![]() ![]() ‘Solid’ colours are still the most common. The British Shorthair is famous for its ‘blue’ coat however they can also come in a range of other colours including black, fawn, tortoiseshell, tabby, and colourpointed varieties. ![]() Weekly brushing should be sufficient for this breed. These cats have short, dense coats that require minimal grooming. Males of this breed tend to be significantly heavier than females, weighing around 6-6.5kg when they reach adulthood. Adults of this breed usually have striking orange or amber coloured eyes, however, pure white British Shorthairs tend to keep the blue eyes they were born with. The eyes are large and round, which just adds to their cute ‘teddy bear’ appearance! All British Shorthair kittens are born with blue eyes, with the adult colour developing at around 6-7 weeks of age. Interestingly, this breed has five toes on its front paws and four on its back paws. These cats have strong jaws, with well-developed muzzles and prominent whisker pads which gives them their characteristic ‘smile’. It is possible to own this cat on a budget, but you’ll have to avoid splurging on supplies.The British Shorthair is a medium-sized cat breed with a stocky and muscular physique, long plush tail, rounded face, and wide-set ears that are rounded at the tips. ![]() It is easy to buy an expensive litter box if you aren’t watching your spending. Your costs can easily go up if you go overboard on cat supplies, though. You’ll likely pay on the lower end of this range unless your cat has a chronic health problem. You can expect to pay about $350 for initial supplies, with a monthly cost of anywhere from $120 to $630. Once you purchase a cat, though, your prices aren’t more than your average feline. They are too rare to appear at animal shelters and rescues, which often means that your only choice is a breeder. You should expect to pay at least $1,500, unless you happen to find a breeder with a deal.įurthermore, a breeder is about the only place that you can find this breed. Truthfully, most British Shorthair cats are at the upper end of this range. Most breeders sell them for somewhere between $800 and $2,500. These cats are quite expensive in the United States. Often, this includes doing more things yourself and depending less on outside services, like a groomer. Once you adopt your feline, there are a few different ways that you can save money. If they are extremely inexpensive, you should be asking why. These cats will just cost you more in the future. You should absolutely not plan on purchasing a “budget” kitten. Your biggest concern will likely be budgeting for this. Most cats are going to be between $1,500 to $2,500. They aren’t cheap, especially if you purchase them from a high-quality breeder. Your expenses are mostly going to involve the price of the cat themselves. It is completely possible to own these cats on a budget. Image Credit: Oleksandr Volchanskyi, Shutterstock Owning a British Shorthair on a Budget Unless you splurge quite a bit, you typically don’t have to worry about it. Most people will not pay $600 a month for their cat. You can do things to adjust your monthly costs. If you do get pet insurance, your costs will be a bit higher than the low end, even if your cat doesn’t have any health conditions. If you don’t have pet insurance, your costs could jump up to $600 a month with the added vet care. If your cat ends up with a chronic health condition, you can expect to pay a decent amount to cover their medication and other treatments. Your biggest cost will be health care, particularly pet insurance (if you decide to get it) and medications. Most people will pay on the lower end of this price range. ![]() These cats are not particularly more expensive than others in this regard. On top of the actual price tag of the British Shorthair, you also have to consider all the one-time supplies that you’ll need. These are not inexpensive felines, and where you purchase them from does matter. Most of your one-time costs are going to involve paying for the cat themselves. Those with more champions in their bloodline are more likely to be expensive.īringing Home a New British Shorthair: One-Time Costs However, you can find pet-quality cats for $800 and up. Most top-of-the-line cats cost around $1,500 to $3,000. It also depends on the quality of the feline. The price of this feline largely depends on where you are because they are more common in some countries than others. However, they are also gaining popularity in other countries, such as the United States. British Shorthairs are quite a popular feline in the U.K., where they originated. ![]()
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