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The British Shorthair is another good-sized cat, weighing between 8 and 20 pounds (3.6–9.1 kg), depending on whether you have a male or female; males are typically larger. This breed comes in many different colors and patterns and has an easygoing personality, generally getting along well with both adults and children. However, British Shorthairs aren’t always happy being carried, so any children in the family should not make a habit of lugging the cat around. The British Shorthair can be a bit clumsy at times, so you should move priceless antiques to safe locations.

This is a generally healthy breed but is prone to HCM as well as hemophilia B, a hereditary bleeding disorder that can be identified with a DNA test. British Shorthairs can live from twelve to seventeen years. The British Longhair is the same breed, but with long hair.