How Do You Select A British Shorthair?
The British shorthair won “best in show” in the first-ever cat show, held in 1871. The breed is increasing in popularity and has been featured in recent films and TV commercials. Find a responsible breeder who will guarantee that your British shorthair is in good health and doesn’t have feline leukemia virus (FeLV) or feline immunodeficiency virus (FIV). Expect to pay $200 to $500 for your British shorthair. Pick up and hold the cat or kitten to check for good muscle tone. Make sure that the cat isn’t sneezing or sniffling, that the eyes have no discharge and that the ears are clean and pink inside. Examine the cat’s fur, which should be either long or short (but always soft and silky) and have no bald patches or signs of dry or flaky skin. Check for fleas behind the ears and at the base of the tail – flea dirt, which looks like black sand, is a sure sign. Get a written sales agreement from the breeder that provides the breeder’s health guarantee. Take your British shorthair to your ve
