🐈 British Shorthair
Temperament
Calm, easy-going, dignified, undemonstrative. British Shorthairs love their family but don't insist on being held — they're more "sit nearby" than "lap cat". Excellent with children and other pets.
Exercise
Low to moderate. Two short play sessions a day. They love a window perch and prefer comfort to athletics.
Grooming
Dense plush coat, surprisingly easy. Brush weekly, daily during seasonal moults to remove undercoat.
Health
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM — DNA test). Polycystic kidney disease (less than Persians but worth screening). Obesity (they love food, dislike exercise). Generally a hardy long-lived breed.
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🐈 Maine Coon
Temperament
Friendly, curious, sociable, vocal (chirps and trills more than meows). Maine Coons love their family, get on with other pets, and are unusually playful and trainable for cats.
Exercise
Active and play-driven. Provide tall cat trees (they climb), interactive toys, and play sessions twice daily. Many enjoy walks on a harness.
Grooming
Long, silky double coat — surprisingly low-mat for the length. Brush 2–3× weekly; daily during seasonal moults. Check ear tufts and trim claws regularly.
Health
Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM — most common feline heart disease; DNA test available). Hip dysplasia (rare in cats but documented in Maine Coons). Spinal muscular atrophy (DNA test). Polycystic kidney disease. Buy from breeders who screen.
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