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British Shorthair
About British Shorthair
British Shorthair is one of the most favorite types of cat known for its cuddly teddy bear look. These cats have many color variants, such as blue, white, silver, gold, and cinnamon and fawn color (the rarest color). Their coats are short, plush, and dense. British Shorthairs tend to be quiet yet attractive and easygoing.
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Common Name
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British Shorthair
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Felis catus
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Species
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Felis Catus
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Genus
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Felis
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SubFamily
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Felinae
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Family
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Felidae
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SuperFamily
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Feloidea
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SubOrder
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Feliformia
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Order
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Carnivora
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Class
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Mammalia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the British Shorthair |
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Color
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Chocolate
White
Medium blue-gray
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Pattern
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Solid
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Characteristics
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Dense Coat
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Min Height
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12 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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14 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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7 lbs |
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Max Weight
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17 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Simple Eyes (ocelli)
Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the British Shorthair including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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Medium |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Affectionate
Intelligent
Playful
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
Trotting
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Shedding Amount
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Normal |
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Easy |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the British Shorthair. |
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Lifespan
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20 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Swamps
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Country
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Egypt
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
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