Burmese carry surprising weight for their size and have often been described as "bricks wrapped in silk." Their coats are very short, satin-like in texture, and generally require little grooming other than daily petting. There is a range in Burmese head and body type; the more compact cats with the rounder heads are seen in the show ring. Burmese have large, expressive eyes that are great pools of innocence and seductive appeal, irresistible in effect.

An indepth look into the British Shorthair breed, probably the oldest English breed of cat ...

The British Shorthair is compact, well-balanced and powerful, showing good depth of body, a full broad chest, short to medium strong legs, rounded paws, tail thick at base with a rounded tip. The head is round with good width between the ears, round cheeks, firm chin, medium ears, large round and well-opened eyes, and a medium broad nose. The coat is short and very dense. Females are less massive in all respects with males having larger jowls. This breed is slow to mature.

Information, links, and breeder contact information for the British Shorthair cat breed.

Welcome to the Southern British Shorthair Cat Club The Southern British Shorthair Cat Club is a Breed Club for British Shorthair Cats, which was specifically formed to serve the needs of breeders and enthusiasts located in the South of England. What is a British Shorthair The Breed Profile page describes the British Shorthair's physical characteristics and personality in words and pictures.

SHORT - HAIRED CAT SOCIETY Welcome to the Short-Haired Cat Society. The Short-Haired Cat Society is the senior Breed Club for British and Foreign Shorthairs. It was first constituted in 1901 and was a Founder Member of the Governing Council of the Cat Fancy, catering for all the then known Shorthair breeds. It has always been responsible for all the colours of British Shorthairs and has also ...

Breed Article: British Shorthair BRITISH SHORTHAIRS by Dana L. Jacobs In 1870, Harrison Weir, father of the cat fancy, conceived the idea that it would be well to hold Cat Shows so that the different breeds, colours, markings etc., might be more carefully attended to and the domestic cat, sitting in front of the fire, would then possess a beauty and an attractiveness to its owner unobserved and ...

Colourpointed british shorthair cat club, incorporating chocolate and lilac related series.

British Shorthairs are very affectionate, quietly following you from room to room until they can settle contentedly by your side. Gifted with lasting patience and confidence, Brits are especially good with children and other types of pets.

All about cats - their behavior (as much as they want to reveal to us ;-)) and their care.

The small but exciting world of the BKH-cat named Arnold. Stories, pictures and more about him and his friends and enemies.