I have owned a British Shorthair for 13 years (since 2009) and I can say that this is very accurate Thank you for being extremely honest throughout this video!
Hi, don’t know if you’ll see this but we get our two BSH boys in 4 weeks, just wondered if you knew of any website or channels that gives good info on the breed thank you 😊
@adellaoconnor1960 If they are coming from another home, the cats will feel extremely shy and would probably hide under beds or even stay in the pet carrier for the first few days. When everyone is asleep they do come out, eat their food and do their business as well. It really depends on the environment of your home but I’m sure they’ll attach themselves to you soon enough 👍
@@lizaprideaux I love your videos I also want to buy a Brit short hair 14 weeks …. I have a question? … what kind of liter box do you have/use especially because of the smell and what kind of food you give him ? Dry or wet food or maybe both? … and the last question how manny times do you feed them a day 3 or 4 times ? For example 12:00 -15:00 - 18:00 -21:00 etcetera beside a snack occasionally thx if can help me with these questions 😊
She's gorgeous! I just love seeing her! I have 4 male cats and there's no smell. I'll take cats over dogs any day. Also, another misconception about cats is that male cats spray/pee outside the litter box. A healthy, neutered male cat will NOT spray/pee outside the box. The ONLY time I've ever had an issue with this is when my oldest cat first developed Diabetes he would go outside the box every once in awhile. After taking him to the vet and getting his glucose levels in the normal range, I haven't had an issue.
We have a female British shorthair too and her name is Gigi too. She is only 8 months and very active always going out playing in our and neighbours gardens. We have been feeding her only with dry kitten food but we will feed her with raw meat after watching your video. Many thanks 👍
we've always had British blues, we have Claude and Izzy and you are so right about them not being lap cats but always by your side. just love them, as a treat I give ours tuna now and again. x
My Teodoro is a big boy, not 1 year yet and 6.5 kg. I feed him with dry food, twice a day, I don’t leave food all day. At night I give half wet food bag. I use Royal canin British short hair, same for wet but i tend to buy other wet food time to time.Mine is lilac too. He looks like your kitten and personality very similar too. Teo sits on my lap sometimes for 10 min max, pouring and squeezing his face on me ❤. British is the most adorable cats.
That's very good that you mentioned about the need for contact. I have two Maine coons and they need A LOT of contact which is so lovely but the guilt of leaving anywhere for longer than an hour is epic. 😭
My wife and I have a 4 year old BSH cream male he's purerfect in every way, he's very intelligent and caring, he loves to be groomed he makes sure he gets done every night before bed time.we both love him to bits.
I have a silver British shorthair, he's a 1.5 years old male and a clone of yours except white, and your points of behaviour apply to my fluffball so well. I love my cat!
Gigi is so lovely! Thanks for sharing the information 🙂 I have a 9 months old male British shorthair and he’s similar to how you described Gigi’s personality, with a big difference: he’s actually not an independent cat! He’s demanding and I wasn’t expecting that, having researched the breed. He’s an amazing cat though and luckily for him we are at home most of the time so can play with him and pet him very often!
In terms of food, he eats wet food three times a day and a spoonful of dry food at night. He gulps down his food so I wouldn’t be able to leave dry food out, he’d just eat it all 😂
I bought a British short hair without knowing anything about the breed and I must say I got very lucky I got exactly the perfect cat for me not too active very Independent and adaptable. When I want to travel I can leave her at my friends house and I know she will be ok the first time I did that I got nicely surprised by how easily she adapted to her new environment I can’t afford another cat and apparently this breed doesn’t really like sharing their space with another cat so that’s also a good thing overall I really got my purrfect match 😻
im getting a british shorthair kitten tomorrow and yeah im really excited and im glad that i watched this video just to know some facts about this georgeous breed! :)
This is such a helpful video! I’ve always loved the breed and I am at the stage where hopefully in the next year or so I will have one. Thank you for telling us about your Gigi and the pros and cons. I didn’t know that they were not particularly lap cats, which is so helpful to know. That doesn’t put me off - cats are all about consent! Thanks again
I have a BSH too and he is moody. Some days he is all over us and some days he can't tolerate touch but he is always around, always watching, observing even talking to us, very chatty. He loves playing hide n seek, cuddles w us at night and sleeps on our arm or chest. He dislikes being picked up though and will meow or whine in resitance
Beautiful cat I picked 1 up 2 weeks ago he is 11 weeks old and he is sooo sweet i am not really cat person but I love him so much so does the kids he is like celebrity in the house 😂
Waintg for my own! Just 10 days left, cant wait for her!!! (Luna, she will be 13weeks old as well)... You Gigi is so cute and adorable!!! ❤️Sending Love for both of you ❤️
This was such a good video! I lost my Lola (blue) in April after 13 years and we have just picked out 2 kittens to join us in July - Bert (blue) & Delilah (lilac) and I'm trying to remember all of the kitten things I need for them so this was super helpful.
Thank you I enjoyed your video! Everything you said is so true. My bsh lilac color name Thor is turning one next month. They like to be independent and not bothered but sometimes will come and lay right next me. Love this breed. I’m considering getting another bsh.
Such a fabulous video!!!..thankyou for sharing all your thoughts snd tips,so helpful!..Gigi is just so beautiful so perfect an absolute delight💗..Your such an amazing kitty mumma and you can definetly see the bond you have together!..will be so lovely for her to have a friend!!!so exciting!😜...love these video's,looking forward for more updates!!💗..happy Thursdsy have a lovely day💛
Love Gigi! I’m getting a male BSH kitten on Tuesday and can’t wait, but want a lilac girl just like Gigi in about a year and wondered where you got her. Can you share the name of your breeder? Thank you! xx
This is a very honest video . Keep up the good work. Btw I watched the video were u got jeje/gegege. Srry if I spelt jeje/gegege wrong. Keep up the good work. And hope u have a nice day everyone!
I love your videos I also want to buy a Brit short hair 14 weeks …. I have a question? … what kind of liter box do you have/use especially because of the smell and what kind of food you give him ? Dry or wet food or maybe both? … and the last question how manny times do you feed them a day 3 or 4 times ? For example 12:00 -15:00 - 18:00 -21:00 etcetera beside a snack occasionally thx if you can help me with these questions 😊
I’m looking to buy my first kitten ever I’m only interested in getting this breed. I have a few questions. Have you ever walked your cat even if it’s just in the garden? I have seen some videos where they are put on a leash for a quick walk. And also how often do you wash her? Do they also not cuddle at all?
I really wanna get a British shorthair and I am allowed I just have one concern is that our house has just got done up and I’m scared it might destroy the furniture and flooring 😢
I got a 5,5 month old British to my 2 yrs old Devon rex... I have her one week here and still not possible to catch her she is angry and also my devon is scared of her.... Can someone tell me how long it takes that two cats get to used to each other
Hi Liza!! I loved hearing about british shorthairs and Gigi,she's sooooo amazing and chill. I want to get a cat but don't know if a BS will do. Do you think they are good for busy families?
I have two 1-year old Brits and they are definitely unique. Like a fashion model, look but don't touch hahaha. Ahh, over the last three weeks they've gotten more friendly daily. Got them from a friend at 10 months that couldn't keep them. ONE BIG benefit of a beautiful $1k cat is if your life changes and you cannot keep them there will be plenty of quality adopters. Hope never, but knowing you won't be taking one to a pound in the future is reassuring. These two are bonded sisters that LOVE each other, walk side by side, take turns eating at their dish. Wrestling matches are entertaining, they love playing with electronic toys, laser chase, or the fax machine.
My brother bought a British short hair cat for his daughter, it was quite expensive as well. I told him to take the cat out for summer and he mentioned that they're most likely to get stolen? Does anyone know why?
Does her hind legs get messy poo and messy litter pee clumps after she does her business in her litter? Please respond to me when you get a chance. 12:31
Not at all, completely clean, no mess on backside at all..I got my cat at 5 years old when he was retired from breeding. As I have a garden I trained him to use the garden not the litter tray.I was lucky in that mine gradually became a lap cat, he would come on my lap several times a day. He also became used to being picked up for a face to face, purring at same time. He was 21lb .Alas , he died quite suddenly on Aug 5th 2024 of kidney disease, age 8 years and 10 months. I miss him terribly , but will get another in due course
I have owned a British Shorthair for 13 years (since 2009) and I can say that this is very accurate
Thank you for being extremely honest throughout this video!
Hi, don’t know if you’ll see this but we get our two BSH boys in 4 weeks, just wondered if you knew of any website or channels that gives good info on the breed thank you 😊
@adellaoconnor1960 If they are coming from another home, the cats will feel extremely shy and would probably hide under beds or even stay in the pet carrier for the first few days. When everyone is asleep they do come out, eat their food and do their business as well. It really depends on the environment of your home but I’m sure they’ll attach themselves to you soon enough 👍
My British Shorthair was the exception and loved to be held like a baby, cuddled and would sleep in your lap 💜 she passed age 13.
Aw bless her! So special x
British Shorthair is one of the Oldest Cat Breeds.
@@lizaprideaux I love your videos I also want to buy a Brit short hair 14 weeks …. I have a question? … what kind of liter box do you have/use especially because of the smell and what kind of food you give him ? Dry or wet food or maybe both? … and the last question how manny times do you feed them a day 3 or 4 times ? For example 12:00 -15:00 - 18:00 -21:00 etcetera beside a snack occasionally thx if can help me with these questions 😊
Same! But it’s a he and he’s tp still a baby !
Mine were both like that!
Gigi is so gorgeous and such cuddly looking fur I bet you cant stop hugging her
Ahh I can’t stop 😆
She's gorgeous! I just love seeing her! I have 4 male cats and there's no smell. I'll take cats over dogs any day. Also, another misconception about cats is that male cats spray/pee outside the litter box. A healthy, neutered male cat will NOT spray/pee outside the box. The ONLY time I've ever had an issue with this is when my oldest cat first developed Diabetes he would go outside the box every once in awhile. After taking him to the vet and getting his glucose levels in the normal range, I haven't had an issue.
This is really good to know Sara, we may get a bit next time and I did wonder ❤️
We have a female British shorthair too and her name is Gigi too. She is only 8 months and very active always going out playing in our and neighbours gardens. We have been feeding her only with dry kitten food but we will feed her with raw meat after watching your video. Many thanks 👍
I have a scottish fold and she is so sweet and a purrfect lap cat. We are getting a 8-month old british shorthair soon. Cant wait to see her.
we've always had British blues, we have Claude and Izzy and you are so right about them not being lap cats but always by your side. just love them, as a treat I give ours tuna now and again. x
Aww so nice! Which one did you get first, and how was it introducing one another?? X
@@lizaprideaux our first two teddy and Tallulah were brother and sister, and Claude and Izzy are too x
My Teodoro is a big boy, not 1 year yet and 6.5 kg. I feed him with dry food, twice a day, I don’t leave food all day. At night I give half wet food bag. I use Royal canin British short hair, same for wet but i tend to buy other wet food time to time.Mine is lilac too. He looks like your kitten and personality very similar too. Teo sits on my lap sometimes for 10 min max, pouring and squeezing his face on me ❤. British is the most adorable cats.
That's very good that you mentioned about the need for contact. I have two Maine coons and they need A LOT of contact which is so lovely but the guilt of leaving anywhere for longer than an hour is epic. 😭
Omg GiGi is absolutely beautiful! I would love one with orange eyes.
My wife and I have a 4 year old BSH cream male he's purerfect in every way, he's very intelligent and caring, he loves to be groomed he makes sure he gets done every night before bed time.we both love him to bits.
I have a silver British shorthair, he's a 1.5 years old male and a clone of yours except white, and your points of behaviour apply to my fluffball so well. I love my cat!
We just adopted a male chocolate Brit from Belarus, we will have him around the 3rd week of January when he is around 16 weeks old
Morning GiGi and Liza of course. Oh she just gets more beautiful every time I see her. Thanks for sharing Liza have a wonderful day xxx
Aw thanks for watching x
Gigi is so lovely! Thanks for sharing the information 🙂 I have a 9 months old male British shorthair and he’s similar to how you described Gigi’s personality, with a big difference: he’s actually not an independent cat! He’s demanding and I wasn’t expecting that, having researched the breed. He’s an amazing cat though and luckily for him we are at home most of the time so can play with him and pet him very often!
In terms of food, he eats wet food three times a day and a spoonful of dry food at night. He gulps down his food so I wouldn’t be able to leave dry food out, he’d just eat it all 😂
I bought a British short hair without knowing anything about the breed and I must say I got very lucky I got exactly the perfect cat for me not too active very Independent and adaptable. When I want to travel I can leave her at my friends house and I know she will be ok the first time I did that I got nicely surprised by how easily she adapted to her new environment I can’t afford another cat and apparently this breed doesn’t really like sharing their space with another cat so that’s also a good thing overall I really got my purrfect match 😻
Thank you for all the inputs, really helpful, I am looking for getting a British Shorthair😀
Gigi is just so beautiful! Your such an excellent kitty cat Mum! Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us!
Thankyou so much Susan x
Lilac or blue?
im getting a british shorthair kitten tomorrow and yeah im really excited and im glad that i watched this video just to know some facts about this georgeous breed! :)
Good luck!! So exciting
I’m getting my girl on weds ❤ I’m so glad I found this channel ❤
This is such a helpful video! I’ve always loved the breed and I am at the stage where hopefully in the next year or so I will have one. Thank you for telling us about your Gigi and the pros and cons. I didn’t know that they were not particularly lap cats, which is so helpful to know. That doesn’t put me off - cats are all about consent! Thanks again
My neighbour´s BSH has the markings and colouring of a Siamese cat... beautiful
Gigi is gorgeous! I'm getting a british shorthair kitten too next month, so exited. Thanks for your videos, very helpful and entertaining
big fluffy cat, ohhhh i luv it ❤
Round paws, round face. Gorgeous cat ❤
I have a BSH too and he is moody. Some days he is all over us and some days he can't tolerate touch but he is always around, always watching, observing even talking to us, very chatty. He loves playing hide n seek, cuddles w us at night and sleeps on our arm or chest. He dislikes being picked up though and will meow or whine in resitance
Beautiful cat I picked 1 up 2 weeks ago he is 11 weeks old and he is sooo sweet i am not really cat person but I love him so much so does the kids he is like celebrity in the house 😂
Waintg for my own! Just 10 days left, cant wait for her!!! (Luna, she will be 13weeks old as well)...
You Gigi is so cute and adorable!!! ❤️Sending Love for both of you ❤️
mine loves raw meat from cows. i cut it in small pieces and arrange it in heart shape on a plate. She luvs it. I got her used to it from baby age.
Awwww bless her ... GiGi is absolutely gorgeous ...so chilled out ... shes so beautiful ... such an interesting video 😘😘😘❤❤❤❤😊😊😊⚘⚘⚘🐣🐣🐣🐣🌻🌻🌻🌻
I like a little space myself so they are the perfect cat for me 🥰
This is very helpful! Thank you! I plan on getting my first cat in the future!
Hi liza.this was so interesting.. gigi is beautiful 🐈⬛I'd love a British short hair.thankyou for sharing .xx👍💕🐈⬛
Thankyou so much
Thank you for this I got one last night!
Brilliant knowledgeable video. Gigi is sooooo gorgeous. Beautiful colour. Tx
Thankyou Tracy. X
This was such a good video! I lost my Lola (blue) in April after 13 years and we have just picked out 2 kittens to join us in July - Bert (blue) & Delilah (lilac) and I'm trying to remember all of the kitten things I need for them so this was super helpful.
Aw Thankyou sorry to hear about Lola, enjoy your new kittens 🥰🥰🥰 x x
When I’m older and move out of my parent’s house, I want to adopt a British shorthair :D
Thank you I enjoyed your video! Everything you said is so true. My bsh lilac color name Thor is turning one next month. They like to be independent and not bothered but sometimes will come and lay right next me. Love this breed. I’m considering getting another bsh.
I'm gonna get one and Its my first cat so this helped me alot! ty
Brilliant video liza as allwys aww gigi is just so cute😻hope you mark the boys and gigi are all good?💞xx
Love seeing Gigi and learning about her 👍🏻 xx😺.
Such a fabulous video!!!..thankyou for sharing all your thoughts snd tips,so helpful!..Gigi is just so beautiful so perfect an absolute delight💗..Your such an amazing kitty mumma and you can definetly see the bond you have together!..will be so lovely for her to have a friend!!!so exciting!😜...love these video's,looking forward for more updates!!💗..happy Thursdsy have a lovely day💛
Thankyou xx
She just beautiful x
Your video has just made me decide to buy one!- :) x
Lucky you, my boy absolutely HATES brushing 😅 it's such a pain everytime I have to do it haha
I love hearing about Gigi and her breed! Thank you for this!
Try Blink! cat food, they do a kitten range too for cats under a year old. Mine absolutely loves it!
14:22 I have a white British shorthair and I feed him a variety of dry food,wet food and nearly every day he eats raw chicken or beef
Excellent video. Thanks
Thankyou x
I really enjoyed this video so much 💚 Gigi is really adorable
I’m so glad you enjoyed it thanks Anna x
Love Gigi! I’m getting a male BSH kitten on Tuesday and can’t wait, but want a lilac girl just like Gigi in about a year and wondered where you got her. Can you share the name of your breeder? Thank you! xx
Please make more cat videos! Gigi is sooo pretty! Did you have to put cord protectors around your house?
i guess a turtle would fit perfectly with them.
Love your video Gigi is a beautiful. We have a BS male 5 months named Luc he is exactly how you stated on your video. Thank you June❤️🥰
This is a very honest video .
Keep up the good work.
Btw I watched the video were u got jeje/gegege.
Srry if I spelt jeje/gegege wrong.
Keep up the good work.
And hope u have a nice day everyone!
I love your videos I also want to buy a Brit short hair 14 weeks …. I have a question? … what kind of liter box do you have/use especially because of the smell and what kind of food you give him ? Dry or wet food or maybe both? … and the last question how manny times do you feed them a day 3 or 4 times ? For example 12:00 -15:00 - 18:00 -21:00 etcetera beside a snack occasionally thx if you can help me with these questions 😊
Aww so cute. Thank you for an amazing tips
Thank you so much for this x
She’s independent because she’s a kitten. I bet she is much more attached now that she is older
i guess i got lucky, my british shorthair loves sleeping in my lap. she's two and a half months old and loves being around people.
I’m looking to buy my first kitten ever I’m only interested in getting this breed. I have a few questions. Have you ever walked your cat even if it’s just in the garden? I have seen some videos where they are put on a leash for a quick walk. And also how often do you wash her? Do they also not cuddle at all?
I really wanna get a British shorthair and I am allowed I just have one concern is that our house has just got done up and I’m scared it might destroy the furniture and flooring 😢
how many times you feed your kitten? is two times enough with 10 hours interval or three times small meal in a day?
so true they not lap cats, our british longhair same way
What's better to get for the first cat - male or female shorthair?
How do you keep hair off your clothing couch etc
Does she scratch your couch or furniture?
Also how do you clean around her eyes etc
Amazing video, thank you 😊 ( in ur accent )
Liza, where did you get your silver Brittish Shorthair?
I got a 5,5 month old British to my 2 yrs old Devon rex... I have her one week here and still not possible to catch her she is angry and also my devon is scared of her.... Can someone tell me how long it takes that two cats get to used to each other
Where did you get Gigi? Living in London and looking to find a British Short haired but not sure where to find one
my British Shorthair is not day active, she sleeps all day long, but when night comes she want to play but I must go to sleep.
any advice?
Where did you get Gigi from?
Good Morning my lovely
Morning!
Hi, new to your channel. How is the shedding?
Do you let her outdoors?
I am looking to purchase a BSH cat. Can someone please recommend a breeder that I can trust that lives in the US? Preferably the Midwest area.
Hi Liza!! I loved hearing about british shorthairs and Gigi,she's sooooo amazing and chill. I want to get a cat but don't know if a BS will do. Do you think they are good for busy families?
I really want to know where I can get a British short hair I’ve looked everywhere and did too many searched but it’s always scammers I talk too 😭😭😭
my british shorthair is NOT low energy... She wants to play all the time lol
I have two 1-year old Brits and they are definitely unique. Like a fashion model, look but don't touch hahaha. Ahh, over the last three weeks they've gotten more friendly daily. Got them from a friend at 10 months that couldn't keep them. ONE BIG benefit of a beautiful $1k cat is if your life changes and you cannot keep them there will be plenty of quality adopters. Hope never, but knowing you won't be taking one to a pound in the future is reassuring. These two are bonded sisters that LOVE each other, walk side by side, take turns eating at their dish. Wrestling matches are entertaining, they love playing with electronic toys, laser chase, or the fax machine.
Yall are lucky my mom and dad won't let me get one so yall enjoy ill do a edit when i have one edit: future
Wish they were Lap cats hehe
British Shorthair is one of oldest of all Cat Breeds.
Do they need a bath? How often?
They don't they clean themselves :)
Is Raw Meat safe? I was told to boil chicken and give. Please advice
Raw meat is fine yes
I got British blue called lilac and goes out on her own call her come back like dog when call her
@lizaprideaux .3years old trained for Severn months on harness lilac a lovely cat love her
Vill se mer av katten dj!
My cat is a lab cat 100% and it is a british shorthair
So cuteeee
@@lizaprideaux wow thanks! Im pretty lucky i guess she is 3 months old now
Anyway, nice youtube channel and thanks for all the info👍
I feed our British shorthair IAMS dry food and she eats it straight away
I can’t believe they’re lazy cats my kitten gets crazy every evening and starts jumping off the walls 😭
Do you mind sharing the breeder you got Gigi from and what mutation she is? x
Moscenna British shorthairs x
@@lizaprideaux thank you x
😺😸😹😻
If you get a white British shorthair, a cat that is white with blue eyes is almost always deaf.
My cat is opposite 😂
My brother bought a British short hair cat for his daughter, it was quite expensive as well.
I told him to take the cat out for summer and he mentioned that they're most likely to get stolen? Does anyone know why?
Did you have to cat proof your home?
Does her hind legs get messy poo and messy litter pee clumps after she does her business in her litter? Please respond to me when you get a chance. 12:31
Not at all, completely clean, no mess on backside at all..I got my cat at 5 years old when he was retired from breeding. As I have a garden I trained him to use the garden not the litter tray.I was lucky in that mine gradually became a lap cat, he would come on my lap several times a day. He also became used to being picked up for a face to face, purring at same time. He was 21lb .Alas , he died quite suddenly on Aug 5th 2024 of kidney disease, age 8 years and 10 months. I miss him terribly , but will get another in due course
only thing that smells or stinks is a dog!
Only if you don’t take care of them and wash them every couple of weeks.