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Cat: British Shorthair Domestic shorthair cat
Compare a Bengal cat with a Cornish rex, a British shorthair with a Scottish fold, and a Manx with an Ocicat
An illustration of an Abyssinian cat, a shorthaired domestic breed, showing a slender, alert feline with a reddish-brown coat, large ears, and golden eyes. A black and white American Shorthair cat with short fur sits facing forward, displaying its alert expression and long tail. The label American Shorthair appears near its head. An American Wirehair cat with short, wiry fur and a tabby pattern stands facing forward, displaying its rounded face, large eyes, and upright ears. A Bengal cat with short, golden-brown fur covered in dark rosettes and stripes stands alert, showing its athletic build and green eyes. A Bombay cat with a sleek, short black coat and striking copper eyes stands alert, facing forward with its body in profile. Illustration of a British Shorthair cat with a dense, solid gray coat, round face, and striking orange eyes, sitting upright and facing forward. Illustration of a Burmese cat with short, sleek dark brown fur, large yellow eyes, and a muscular build, sitting upright and facing forward.
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domestic shorthair: References & Edit History

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Type Description Contributor Date
Modified link of Web site: The Spruce Pets - British Shorthair: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics and Care. May 29, 2026
Add new Web site: National Center for Biotechnology Information - PubMed Central - Growth standard charts for monitoring bodyweight in intact domestic shorthair kittens from the USA. Nov 15, 2024
Add new Web site: Animal Corner - British Shorthair. Jun 12, 2024
Add new Web site: WebMD - What to Know About a British Shorthair. Jun 07, 2023
Add new Web site: PetMD - British Shorthair. Feb 28, 2023
Add new Web site: The Spruce Pets - British Shorthair: Cat Breed Profile, Characteristics and Care. Jun 19, 2022
Article revised and updated. Sep 21, 2018
Added a video of selected rare shorthair breeds of cat (Felis catus). Sep 21, 2018
Add new Web site: Vetstreet - British Shorthair. Jun 18, 2014
Add new Web site: Burke's Backyard - British Shorthair Cat. Jun 18, 2014
Add new Web site: ILoveIndia.com - British Shorthair Cat. Jun 18, 2014
Add new Web site: Cat breeds Encyclopedia - The British Shorthair Cat. Jun 18, 2014
Add new Web site: The International Cat Association - British Shorthair. Jul 11, 2013
Add new Web site: The Cat Fanciers' Association - The British Shorthair. Jul 11, 2013
Add new Web site: PetMD - British Shorthair. Jul 11, 2013
Add new Web site: Buzzle.com - Domestic Shorthair. Jul 05, 2013
Article added to new online database. Jul 28, 1999
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