Cat Breeds : British Shorthair

British Shorthairs have very dense, plush coats that are often described as crisp or cracking,
which refers to the way the coat breaks over the cat's body contours. Eyes are large, round and widely set.
 They can be a variety of colours, though the copper or gold eyes of the British blue are the best known.
They have round heads with full, chubby cheeks and a body that is rounded and sturdy.

British Shorthairs are large and muscular, and are described as having a cobby build.
The breed has a broad chest, shoulders and hips with short legs, round paws and a plush but not fluffy tail .
 These are the characteristics listed in most governing bodies breeds standards to which show cats must conform.

The males of this breed are larger than the females, and the size difference between them is more easily noticed
 compared to other breeds. As with many breeds the adult males may also develop prominent cheek jowls
 that distinguish them from their female counterparts. The typical lifespan of this breed is 14 to 20 years.

The males' average weight is 5-10 kilograms, whereas a female would weigh up to 5-7