British Shorthair
Easy-going, calm cats with round faces and dense, plush coats.
Growth Chart
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Development Milestones
0-2 weeks
Eyes and ears closed, umbilical cord falls off
Limited movement, nursing, sleeping
2-3 weeks
Eyes open, baby teeth start emerging
Begins walking, exploring nest area
3-4 weeks
Ears open, coordination improves
Litter box training begins, play behavior starts
4-8 weeks
Weaning begins, rapid growth
Critical socialization period, learning from mother and littermates
2-4 months
Baby teeth fully in, rapid weight gain
Peak socialization window, playful and curious
4-6 months
Adult teeth coming in, sexual maturity begins
Adolescence starts, testing boundaries
6-12 months
Reaches adult size, growth slowing
Teenage phase, energy peaks, becoming independent
Care Requirements
Grooming
Low to moderate - weekly brushing
Exercise
20-30 minutes daily
Health
- • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
- • Polycystic kidney disease
- • Obesity