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FIG. 001
PLATE NO. 001Felis catus
Specimen
British Shorthair
The teddy-bear of the cat world, the British Shorthair is calm, dignified, and famously undemanding. It enjoys your company but rarely clings — happy to sit nearby rather than on your lap. Its dense plush coat sheds heavily and it tends toward weight gain, so portion control matters. An easygoing, quiet companion that suits first-time owners and busy households alike.
+ Strengths
03- 01Calm, quiet, and rarely destructive
- 02Tolerates time alone well
- 03Gentle and patient with children
− Things to consider
03- 01Heavy shedding, especially in spring
- 02Prone to obesity — watch food portions
- 03Not a lap cat; dislikes being carried
Trait profile
15 dimensions · 0–10 scale- 01Size
- 06/10
- 02Energy level
- 03/10
- 03Affection
- 05/10
- 04Vocalness
- 02/10
- 05Shedding
- 07/10
- 06Grooming needs
- 04/10
- 07Friendliness
- 06/10
- 08Good with kids
- 08/10
- 09Good with other pets
- 07/10
- 10Independence
- 07/10
- 11Intelligence
- 05/10
- 12Health robustness
- 07/10
- 13Allergy-friendly
- 02/10
- 14Longevity
- 07/10
- 15Affordability
- 04/10