Analysis of the Pros and Cons of British Blue Shorthair Cats: Suitable for Beginners?

The British Blue Shorthair is one of the cat breeds with the highest abandonment rates, so it is essential to be mentally prepared before adopting one. There is a significant difference between the reality of owning a British Blue Shorthair and the idealized image we have in mind. Therefore, before deciding to adopt a British Blue Shorthair, please pay attention to the following three points. It is not too late to make a decision after understanding these clearly.

Personality Traits of British Blue Shorthair Cats

Firstly, you should be aware that these cats have a somewhat narrow-minded personality and are particularly vengeful. The British Blue Shorthair you imagine might be the kind that is gentle and lovely, but after raising one, you will find that its mind is as small as a toenail cover. If you offend it, it just staring at you is a minor issue; it might even give you a slap. Therefore, the experience of raising a cat is really not as good as with other breeds like the Golden Tabby or Ragdoll.

Breed and Market Situation of British Blue Shorthair Cats

Secondly, as one of the most classic breeds in the British Shorthair series and one of the earliest cat breeds to be bred in the domestic market, the number of British Blue Shorthair cats in the market has become very large now, and various cats crossbred with British Blue Shorthair cats are emerging continuously. For parents who do not know how to distinguish the quality of the breed, it is easy to be deceived. If you buy a crossbred British Blue Shorthair, you will find that it looks good when it is young, but becomes less satisfactory as it grows up. If you choose a British Blue Shorthair that does not develop cheek fluffing, coupled with its color, the appearance will be very unpleasant to the eye.

Diet and Body Shape Management of British Blue Shorthair Cats

These cats are particularly gluttonous and have an easy-to-gain-weight constitution. Over the years, I have helped people find thousands of British Blue Shorthair cats, and everyone says that British Blue Shorthair cats are not picky eaters and will eat anything. Basically, out of ten British Blue Shorthair cats, nine are fat, and the other one is on the way to becoming fat. Once a British Blue Shorthair cat becomes an adult and gains weight, it looks like an oily middle-aged man, with a face full of fat and a body covered in blubber, which is completely different from its cute image when it was young.

Advantages of British Blue Shorthair Cats

If the above points do not seem to be a problem to you, then I want to tell you that British Blue Shorthair cats actually have many advantages. As an entry-level cat in the British Shorthair series, it is particularly suitable for beginners to raise, with a reasonable price and very easy to take care of. It will accept any food you give it and is not picky at all. Usually, the thinner a person is, the better they look, but the opposite is true for cats; the fatter they are, the more lovable they become. Everyone wants to raise a chubby cat, and British Blue Shorthair cats can just meet this desire. Although British Blue Shorthair cats also shed hair, because their fur is dark in color, the shedding is not as noticeable as with other cats.