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Will our calm British Shorthair kitten stay easy-going as she grows?

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bettyday · 05/05/2026 08:44

We’ve just welcomed home a lovely British shorthair kitten. She was 3 months old when she first arrived and in 1 week she will be 4 months. So far she has been really sweet and pretty well
behaved. She has the odd zoomies at night and occasionally tries to scratch or climb things she’s not supposed to but on the whole she has been a very chill and well behaved kitten.
my question is, am I being lured into a false sense of security here? Is she about to turn and be really tricky or do I just have a chilled kitten who isn’t going to be too demanding? Any advice or experience welcome!

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sashh · 05/05/2026 14:20

Hopefully she will stay that way. All cats have personalities, mine is fairly chilled as long as she has sunshine to sun bathe in, or if she has a human to sit, lie or jump on.

She is also the only cat I have owned / fostered that does not react to cat nip.

TinyMouseTheatre · 07/05/2026 18:51

She sounds beautiful @bettyday. Long may it continue.

FedUpWithBriiiiick · 07/05/2026 19:41

I have a year old BSH male. He is the most chilled cat ever. Mad zoomies every so often but is just a big lump most of the time!

They love comfort and snuggling next to you, but don’t like to be lifted much. Will also want belly rubs at any given moment! Top tip is to get into the grooming and teeth brushing habit early, if you haven’t already. Best breed ever 😍 Enjoy!

Will our calm British Shorthair kitten stay easy-going as she grows?
FedUpWithBriiiiick · 07/05/2026 19:41

Also, kitten tax! Show those photos!

SonyaLoosemore · 07/05/2026 19:45

Unless she has some horrible experience she will stay calm and lovely. I currently own the world's only angst-ridden shorthair, and she had a very difficult early life being passed around people who didn't really want her. The average BSH is a dream to live with.

MrsColinRobinson · 07/05/2026 19:48

My two are nearly 2 now and are a wonderful chilled out pair, as were previous BSHs. They're a great breed temperament wise.

Enjoy your baby

Will our calm British Shorthair kitten stay easy-going as she grows?
Will our calm British Shorthair kitten stay easy-going as she grows?
BuffaloCauliflower · 07/05/2026 19:50

Our cats (brothers, one sadly passed now) came with personalities that stuck forever, one more chilled, one a bit more loopy and loud but gorgeous, they stayed as they were as kittens.

Didimum · 07/05/2026 20:04

We have a year old BSH male. He is also very chilled out and was a confident and relaxed kitten, nothing seems to bother him. He did get a little more ‘naughty’ across his first year with us, but nothing too bad.

DoAWheelie · 07/05/2026 20:22

I adopted three kittens from different litters, all roughly the same age and raised them together.

The oldest, a girl, arrived first and spent her first solo 10 days mostly hiding in her carrier during the day, but became quite affectionate in the evenings and wanted to be touching me all night when we slept.

The middle boy instantly shot out of his carrier and did a zoomies tour of the house at super speed, started tearing apart the kitchen looking for food, and scaled every human in sight to cuddle around their necks.

The youngest boy spent the entire first month asleep on my chest, only waking enough to eat and use the tray.

Now at 13 the girl goes off to spend the day alone but wants cuddles for a couple of hours before bed. Middle boy calmed down a bit but never stopped constantly trying to steal food and I have to lock everything up, even bread and veg. He's a velcro cat and wants to be in your lap 24/7 unless there may be food. The youngest grew to an insane size (almost a meter long and 12kg) but spent every day on his back pressed up against the thigh of whoever was sat on the sofa. He wanted to sleep on your chest still but knew he couldn't fit anymore. Sadly he died at 11 of a brain tumour.

There were some minor changes, the girl got a little less timid, middle boy calmed down a bit, and younger boy would actually wake up and play a bit. But their personalities were mostly on show from day one and stayed stable for the next decade+

TinyMouseTheatre · 07/05/2026 22:13

Agree with Fedup. You are clearly avoiding paying your tax now OP!

Trampoline · 07/05/2026 22:20

Can I tag on and add a question for BSH owners as we've considered getting this breed - are they all noisy/talkers? The only pair I know have very loud voices? EG loud howling cry when they want to go out/come in etc. Is that typical? My moggies have all been quiet so I'm not familiar with it!

Astra53 · 07/05/2026 22:43

I have a part British short-hair boy. He is a big cat, 6.5kg, but is the sweetest, most laid back cat I have ever had. He has never scratched or hissed at me in the 2 years we have had him from 4 month's old. The breed does have a tendency to put on weight, also keep an eye on her teeth and gums. My cat has had half his teeth out, and the rest are coming out next week. I am hoping some can stay but he has gingivitis so I am not hopeful.

purpleme12 · 07/05/2026 22:44

Wow this thread is really making me want these cats now

FedUpWithBriiiiick · 07/05/2026 22:50

Trampoline · 07/05/2026 22:20

Can I tag on and add a question for BSH owners as we've considered getting this breed - are they all noisy/talkers? The only pair I know have very loud voices? EG loud howling cry when they want to go out/come in etc. Is that typical? My moggies have all been quiet so I'm not familiar with it!

Only when the fridge door opens. He’s a fiend for grated cheese.

Fgfgfg · 07/05/2026 23:01

He was homeless and turned up one day looking very thin and sad. We tried telling him we were full but eventually relented. Been with us about two years now. I often wake up and he's sneaked under the duvet to snuggle along my back. Not very talkative at all. Purrs and headbutts with the odd burble.

Will our calm British Shorthair kitten stay easy-going as she grows?
TinyMouseTheatre · 07/05/2026 23:07

@Fgfgfghe looks and sounds absolutely adorable 🥰

purpleme12 · 07/05/2026 23:07

I wish some cats just turned up at ours! 😆

Fgfgfg · 07/05/2026 23:11

TinyMouseTheatre · 07/05/2026 23:07

@Fgfgfghe looks and sounds absolutely adorable 🥰

He's not a full British Blue/BSH but it's definitely there. He's really sweet. My main advice to people wanting a cat is to avoid orange psychopaths.

Will our calm British Shorthair kitten stay easy-going as she grows?
TinyMouseTheatre · 07/05/2026 23:18

I also have a huge fondness for the ginger ones though Smile

purpleme12 · 07/05/2026 23:20

God I'd love a ginger cat

Hotafternoon · 07/05/2026 23:21

I had a half British blue short-haired and she was an absolute little love. Still miss her. ❤️

MrsColinRobinson · 08/05/2026 00:11

Trampoline · 07/05/2026 22:20

Can I tag on and add a question for BSH owners as we've considered getting this breed - are they all noisy/talkers? The only pair I know have very loud voices? EG loud howling cry when they want to go out/come in etc. Is that typical? My moggies have all been quiet so I'm not familiar with it!

My current boy calls very loudly to find out where we are, as did another boy we had a few years ago. Our girl is less vocal but they all have very loud purrs, particularly compared with our maine coons (I am a mad cat lady).

JMSA · 08/05/2026 00:40

Trampoline · 07/05/2026 22:20

Can I tag on and add a question for BSH owners as we've considered getting this breed - are they all noisy/talkers? The only pair I know have very loud voices? EG loud howling cry when they want to go out/come in etc. Is that typical? My moggies have all been quiet so I'm not familiar with it!

My neighbour has one and it’s nightmarishly vocal 🙄

bettyday · 08/05/2026 07:09

Thank you all for your lovely responses! This makes me feel so pleased that we went for a BSH. She is indeed wonderfully cuddly and purrs all the time! We feel very blessed and lucky to have such a wonderful addition to the family. It sounds like BSH spread a lot of love in everyone’s homes!

and apologies for not sharing any photos! Here she is!

Will our calm British Shorthair kitten stay easy-going as she grows?
Will our calm British Shorthair kitten stay easy-going as she grows?
Will our calm British Shorthair kitten stay easy-going as she grows?
Will our calm British Shorthair kitten stay easy-going as she grows?
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FedUpWithBriiiiick · 08/05/2026 09:11

Bloody hell @bettydayshe’s gorgeous!! 😍

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