arhh bless him

That’s the way to make a BSH super affectionate! Some don’t like being picked up and aren’t lap cats, but I adopted mine and their person must have spent every moment with them before she went to a nursing home 😢. She gave me a wonderful pair of cuddly teddy cats. 💙

Aww lovely.

Lol not mine! They were both very heavy and didn’t want to leave the bed at age 8. I adopted them very obese…their person was a spoiler, but made the sweetest cats before going to a nursing home. I dieted them, and Chessie even shocked me by taking up fast-walking laps through the house. Marched back and forth on her stiff legs, like a little soldier. She became very svelte, but kept her round teddy bear 🧸 face. ❤

Teddy is a perfect name for a British Shorthair! Mine were Tiger and Chessie (I wanted to let them keep their names but changed Jessie to Chessie, for the Cheshire Cat). I adopted them as seniors; they were my best cuddlers ever, like real live teddy bears. Their person had to go to a nursing home. 😢. But she gave me a wonderful gift 💝. Best motors (purr) on the market. Tiger passed at 14, from asthma. Chessie wowed me and lived to a healthy 23. She wasn’t even ill, just had mild dementia & passed in her sleep. I upgraded Chessie’s health plan when I got a new job after Tiger died, so the vet care REALLY is important. I really want another, but heard most BSHs are not cuddlers? Mine did crab when picked up, but when I put their arms around my neck in a secure hug, the motor revved up fast! What’s your experience?

😢my too

Same with my elder sister's Teddies. It's really tempting to pick them up though. Since they look like giant teddy bears at the birthday shop. 😻 But cuddle time is always worthwhile, when everyone's happy.

@@misbahailia3345 ahh yes you’re so right I just wanna touch or cuddle Teddy permanently 😂❤️

Update she’s five months

How long did it take for her to adapt to her new home and sleep through the night?

@@EleosGames mine was pretty comfortable the first day but it woke me up about 3 times at night

My two never played unless I put the string/toy close enough to their paws but they didn’t have to move. I adopted them as seniors, though. My best two cuddly teddy bear cats ever!

@@EleosGames my short hair Took one day to adapt

Lol

Mine ran and hid from the vacuum cleaner! Otherwise, very calm and cool…had relaxing down to an art!

Omg who could do that? Where was it? We d do anything to have my maximus back here he was only 5 passed away on sept 2019 he had Hcm , his heart 😰 i love cats

@@dianeharrison4975 I'm so sorry for your loss. Cats are beautiful pets. I suspect my adopted British Blue was dumped because she didn't meet the standard of pedigree. Cannot be sure, but she had definitely been mistreated. She is now my rescue cat and has good days and bad days, days of fear and mistrust and days when she is calm and relaxed, but she is always now loved.

@@kjorsss429 ahh Thankyou so much. Time heals but we miss him. Your poor baby who could mistreat her or any cats I ll never know , she has a good home with you , here’s to many years together🍾 x❤️

@@kjorsss429 I want to know what your profile pic says it’s a cat 😘

@@dianeharrison4975 My profile picture is snapshot of a face focusing on the eye

My two BSHs were, too! Teddy bear sumo wrestlers…never thought of that before!

My humble request. When around animals put your phone away. When animals pass away, people regret not being fully present with them.

Good looking out for your sweet teddy bear cat! I loved my two BSHs. I need another!

same!! imn seeing my one on sunday and i cant wait!!! going to be so excited

You’re going to love them. Just adopted one and he’s adorable❤

Bath one at your own peril unless you own a pair of welders gloves and a full face motorbike helmet.....Seriously, unless your cat has gotten covered in something really nasty, you shouldn't bath it.. It stresses them out and takes all the natural oils out of their fur.. British Shorthairs are susceptible to HCM, which is a heart disease....and PKD, which affects the kidneys..Your breeder should not sell any kittens that have these hereditary issues.. Talk to your vet for more info..These issues don't usually turn out well. Yes, They love attention....until you go to pick them up...They don't like being picked up...However they will sit on you sometimes...Makes you feel spoilt lol....They are real characters... Never a dull moment. We give ours one packet of wet Whiskas cat food per day and unlimited Purina One cat biscuits.. You need to keep an eye on their weight....Make sure you get kitten food while they are young.. Don't feed a kitten adult cat food and use good quality food...Yeah! It ain't cheap.. Yes, You need to exercise them.....playing with them is a good way.. They love to play and zoom around the house like a furry torpedo.. Make sure they have plenty of toys like small rattly balls and small stuffed animals.. Ours has a little fluffy shrimp he carts around everywhere in his mouth like it's his teddy bear. You can get all that from any pet shop or department store. 20 degrees C is a good temperature...Hope this helps.. I've had Brits for the last thirty years.. My oldest died at 19 years old, so looked after they have quite a long life span.

Yes sure, feeding them 3 times a day is ideal.

Same here. Their pillow cheeks, are everything. 🥰

Mine would only play if they didn’t have to move to reach the toy, but I adopted them as very obese seniors. Soooo sweet, though! 💙💙

It’s only natural yes, but it can be dangerous for them. A supervised outdoor visit is a better option

Outdoor cats are more likely to get hurt. Why take the chance of letting them roam. Plus if you have a purebred British Shorthair, most breeders frown on letting them outside not too mention how much they cost. Why put them in harms way?

Chased??

Yes my British likes to play chase with me. She just turned 2 years in June.

Yes, my Luna will play tag with me. She loves playing with balls and the feather wand.

@@biblicalstorm3791Awww, cute!

My eldest sister has two British short-haired brothers 🥰. I don't know about chased, but they ❤ playing peak a boo. If they wanna play chase they'll definitely run and then look at you, to chase them. Their body language is easy to read.

Brits are lactose intolerant, which means milk upsets their digestive system...Some people are lactose intolerant too.. It doesn't usually cause any lasting damage...DON'T give anything milk related to this breed.. Fresh clean water is all they need to drink

So glad your cat is home with you, and ok!

Mine hated it, until I gave them a big, secure hug and they’d purr loudly. I guess I lucked out! They are big cats (mine were 13-19 lbs.), so I imagine they were more afraid of falling than mg 7 lb. Burmese. One fell off furniture when she got mild dementia, and wiped out bad! We installed a makeshift guardrail system on her favorite bedroom furniture. She did great, after that…lived to be 23. Our other BSH lived only to 14, so Chessie amazed us!

Bullshit , mine sleeps with me and obviously loves been picking up!!!

​@@elenapernell5748 naah your baby is probably an exception because all the bsh I saw including mine haaates it

Mine doesn’t like to be picked up neither 😅

That’s interesting! Mine hates being picked up but she will let me if I hold her quite tightly and walk but not if I stand still

Look online for “British breeders near me,” or put your city/state in the search. They are expensive, up to $2,500 in my state, but breeders often rehome a retired breeding cat for half price or even less, and females are only 2-4 years old. Some offer discounts for non-show cats. I still showed mine in Household Pet, and they do great! I had one who made CFA Royalty. British Shorthair rescue organizations have better deals yet. I got my two pedigreed BSHs from the Humane Society for $50. You can call local shelters and get on a breed waiting list, in the US. There are no guarantees but if cost is a factor, do it when you begin your search. Good luck! Sweetest cats ever!

Yes. It will cut down the loneliness. If you have a boy, buy another boy cat of a similar age. Some male cats, harass female cats.

why would someone declaw their cat. that’s just cruel

@@murrysaucey it wasn’t me who did it, it was my parents. Years later when we found out how damaging it was/is we regretted it. Trust me I/we how barbaric it truly is to an animal.

Omg poor cat 😞

De clawing your cat, disgusting!

@@mrdrifter3925 like I said it wasn’t me. My parents did it & they regretted after we all learned how damaging it truly is. It breaks my heart that my poor baby has terrible phantom pain in his front claws. 😭

I don't have a garden so both my cats are safe and sound

That’s the best advice! That and good vet care. Cats hide illness very well, and get crabby or hide when they’re sick. I adopted 2 BSHs at 8 years. One passed away from asthma complications, at 14. I upgraded her sister’s health plan when I got a new job, and she lived to 23! She also had asthma and both had the same heart condition. So, if you can afford it, you’ll have more happy years with good vet care. If not, a warm, loving home, food, shots, alter, treating minor injuries and conditions is a gift. I’ve treated FIV, thyroid, and kidney disease for $20-30 per month and extended lives for years. ❤

Sorry.. You should go get it checked..

@@thecagdot i got better rn also thanks for your advice..

Their plush coats are lovely, like a teddy bear. We have owned and bred Brits for over 20 years. Wonderful cats, so beautiful with their copper colored eyes. Very independent, not lap cats but will come lay by you for attention and head scratches. Have several seniors sharing our house at the moment, great companions.

Is it kind to you?

@@LydiaSantiago yeah, I mean I bleed too, but she just likes to play rough, and I don't mind. deep inside she is nice, just tough on the outside haha

My cat is nice to everyone, except other cats, he'll try murder them on site ifhe sees them in our garden, luckily he's a house cat that we only let out supervised

@@yuwelcome also British?

@@tomshiba8073 yep

How does he react? Both my BSHs had cattitude, and could handle themselves! One went blind in old age, and beat up a Kleenex box because it got in HER bed! 😂. Very sweet and cuddly kitties with me, always.