Specification
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General information
- One of the earliest recognized UK breeds, developed from shorthaired non-pedigree cats.
- Shorthairs have been awarded Championship status, with the exception of lilac self (Provisional from June 1998), chocolate, red self and chocolate and lilac tabbies (Preliminary status).
- A sturdy, independent breed with a quiet voice.
- Needs regular grooming.
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Other sources of information
USA
- Visit the Cat Fanciers' Association website to search for details of CFA Affiliated cat clubs - www.cfa.org/clubs.html .
- British Shorthair Breed Counil - www.britishshorthairbc.org/bshbc001.htm
UK
- Visit the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy website to search for details of GCCF Affiliated cat clubs - www.gccfcats.org/clubs.html .
- British Shorthair Cat Club - www.britishshorthaircatclub.co.uk .
