British Shorthair — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

British Shorthair — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* A medium-to-large cat with a round, massive head and a firm chin.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short, very dense and well-bodied, with a crisp, resilient feel; it is neither a double coat nor woolly.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The breed needs a full 3–5 years to reach maturity.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Eye colour may be deep sapphire blue, gold or copper depending on the colour division.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The recognised palette includes white, blue, black, cream and red, among many others.
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifying faults include a definite nose stop, an incorrect eye colour, a wrong number of toes, a locket or button, and crossed eyes.