
Emmanuelle's Cattery * HR

Welcome to the cat page of our British Shorthair cattery Emmanuelle's Cattery, registered in FIFe and WCF. We are a small family cattery and big fans of British Shorthair cats. One encounter with this wonderful creature with fluffy soft fur, calm, balanced character and big hypnotizing eyes was enough to win us over forever. That was our first cat Toby. Soon another British cat Keeley arrived in our home and took our passion for this breed to the next level. Our cats and kittens are part of our family and we treat them with a lot of love, attention and respect. I hope you will find yourself in our story and that we will help you enrich your home with the special energy of this magical creature.



Cats brighten our every day, bring joy and fill our homes with positive energy!
British Shorthair cat breed
British Shorthair cats are known to be ideal pets, very friendly, people-oriented and sociable. They get along with all other family members and are extremely attached to their owners. Since they are very patient cats, they get along very well with small children and other pets in the household, even dogs. They are adaptable and can live equally happily in an apartment or in a well-secured garden.
They don't shed much, so with occasional brushing, which they absolutely enjoy, you won't have a problem finding hair on your furniture. They are medium to large cats, 12"-14" (30-46 cm) tall and 22"-25" (56-64 cm) long. They are a heavier breed in terms of weight, with the average weight for males being 6-8 kg and for females being 5-7 kg. The desired standard of appearance of the breed is clearly defined. Large, expressive, round eyes, most often copper or orange in color, but also blue, multi-colored, green, blue-green, are a sight that leaves no one indifferent. The head is large and round, the nose is short and straight, and the chin is strong.
The ears are small to medium in size, slightly rounded at the tips and set wide apart. The body is extremely muscular and strong, compact, with a broad chest, shoulders and back, and a strong and short neck. The legs are also short and strong, and the paws are round. The tail is abundant and thick with a slightly rounded tip.

Their fur is short and thick, which is why this cat was nicknamed the teddy bear. We add: made for cuddling! Our favorite colors of the British Shorthair cat are blue, lilac, and bicolor, so we started our adventure with cats of these colors. British cats are a healthy breed of cats and, with proper care and nutrition, can live up to 20 years. A true British aristocratic cat will not tolerate a rough attitude in upbringing, and you should also never treat your British cat like a toy! British Shorthair cats are absolutely stunning animals that impress with their beauty, elegance, luxurious appearance, and exceptional manners. Quiet-tempered and highly intelligent, they are the masters of the house, which all owners quickly understand.
A cute interesting fact: The British Shorthair was the inspiration for the Cheshire Cat in Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland." Originally called the Cheshire Cat, it is known for its calm and good-natured temperament as well as the recognizable mischievous smile that adorns the faces of all British cats.
History of the British Shorthair cat
One of the oldest cat breeds in England, the British Shorthair actually has Roman roots. It seems that Roman forces, when invading England during the period of the expansion of the empire, brought cats to protect food supplies from rodents. The cats soon colonized the area and were common street cats for centuries.
In the late 1800s, a Briton named Harrison Wier became the first British cat breeder. He is responsible for domesticating the British street cat and, through a breeding program and selective breeding, created the cat we know today as the British Shorthair.
The first British cat was a light blue. The breed almost ceased to exist during the difficult economic times of World War II. However, after the war, breeders crossed the remaining individuals with other breeds, including the Domestic Shorthair, Russian Blue, and Persian, to keep them alive.
The first breed registry to recognize the British Shorthair was the American Cat Association in 1967. Other organizations followed suit, including the International Cat Association in 1979 and the Cat Fanciers Association in 1980.
So much for history, now let's create a future of happy cats and satisfied owners.



