History The British Shorthair is possibly the oldest British breed of cat, with their ancestry dating back to Roman times as domestic cats. They were earlier known for their strength and hunting ability. The British Shorthair started out as a street cat in Britain, but a stable breed was formed through constant preferential selection by breeders. Physiological characteristics If there is one word to describe the British Shorthair, it would be "sturdy". Male cats weigh around 4-8kg and female cats weigh around 3-5.5kg. The British Shorthair stops growing at the age of three and lives for...

     History The American Shorthair was recognised in 1906. They were initially named the "Domestic Shorthair". They came to the North American continent on the Mayflower ship with the European settlers to catch mice in the ship's hold and were a functional cat that evolved purely from nature. A stable breed has been bred over a long period of time by human breeding preferences. Physiological characteristics Male cats weigh approximately 5-7kg and females weigh approximately 3-5.5kg. American Shorthair cats stop growing at 3 or 4 years of age and live for about 15 years. They...