British Shorthairs.
posted in Cat Breeds. |These cats are very popular with their broad heads, big round eyes and noses that are also broad, but not as snub as those of the longhairs. They are very sturdy with strong, short legs. Their coats are short and dense and their tails thick and of medium length.
Their colours are similar to those of the longhairs, with self-colours of white (with 3 eye colours) black, cream and blue. The tabbies can be silver, red and brown, with the classic pattern of markings similar to the longhairs, but because of their short fur, the markings are more striking. The British cats are known for their lovely personalities and make delightful pets.
One shorthair that differs from the rest is the Manx, so called because it is thought to have originated in the Isle of Man. These cats are completely tail-less, with a hollow at the end of the backbone where the tail should begin. The Manx coat should be double, with a thick undercoat and slightly longer top coat.
