The British Shorthair is the oldest breed of English cat and its ancestry can be traced directly to the domestic feline of ancient Rome. They were bred in the United Kingdom by the Victorians to resemble bulldogs, (which they sort of do). Known for their perpetual smile, Lewis Carroll chose this breed as the model for his famous Cheshire cat in “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.” These cats are comparatively rare in the United States, although their faces are not. A British Shorthair silver tabby is the face of “Whiskas,” and the face of a British Blue is also used on … Continue reading →