![]() ![]() Ready to learn some unique and interesting facts about the British Shorthair?ħ. Image Credit: Dora Zett, Shutterstock Top 7 Unique Facts About the Tabby British Shorthair In 2009, The American Cat Association became the only cat association to recognize the British Shorthair as a variety. The British Shorthair, including tabbies, was recognized by the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) in May 1980. Then came the International Cat Association, which recognized the British Shorthair in various colors and patterns in 1979. Initially, only the blue color of the British Shorthair (the British Blue) was recognized-by The American Cat Association in 1967. Formal Recognition of the Tabby British Shorthair This was when Persians and other breeds were introduced in an effort to save the breed. However, World War I brought a slowdown to this demand for the breed, and by the end of the second world war, very few of this breed had survived. Their huge success in cat shows led to them being highly in demand (particularly Silver Tabby British Shorthairs). How the Tabby British Shorthair Gained PopularityĪs we said, British Shorthairs were winning many awards in cat shows across England-with several of these winners being tabbies-and soon, they were all the rage. So, tabbies have been around for quite a while! Image Credit: Melani Marfeld, Pixabay Plus, the first British Shorthair to be registered in America was a red tabby in 1901. And by 1910, two Silver Tabby British Shorthairs were the top winners in cat shows in England. ![]() ![]() It’s difficult to say when the first Tabby British Shorthair appeared, but we do know that one of Weir’s Blue Tabby British Shorthairs won Best in Show at a cat show in 1871. But it wasn’t till after World War I that the British Shorthair known and loved today was truly finessed by adding Persians, French Chartreux, Russian Blues, and domestic shorthairs to the British Shorthair mix. Later, at the tail end of the 1800s, breeder Harrison Weir began developing the modern British Shorthair by crossbreeding several types of felines. And not much longer after that, these kitties won people over with their charming personalities and were soon welcomed into homes across the country. The cats brought over were kept around to act as rat catchers and pest control, and it wasn’t long before they were widespread throughout England. The British Shorthair is an incredibly old cat breed, as they are believed to be descendants of felines carried to England by invading Romans. The Earliest Records of the Tabby British Shorthair in History Below you’ll find out just that (and more), so continue reading for all you need to know about the Tabby British Shorthair. If you’re thinking of, particularly a tabby one, you likely are interested in knowing a bit more about them, such as where they came from and how they became so popular. And it’s no wonder considering this cat’s beauty and friendly personality! Coming in several colors and patterns, including the tabby patterns of Classic Tabby, Mackerel Tabby, Spotted & Ticked Tabby, the British Shorthair is an excellent pet to have. The is one of the most popular feline breeds in the United Kingdom and has quickly become a favorite across the pond as well. ![]()
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