What Do British Shorthair and American Shorthair Mix Kittens Look Like, and Are They Valuable?
The appearance of kittens resulting from a British Shorthair and American Shorthair mix is not fixed; they might lean towards the American Shorthair or the British Shorthair. Hybrid cats are certainly less valuable than purebred cats, so this practice is not recommended. These mixed breed cats usually have a lower chance of inheriting some genetic diseases, but they may also inherit other conditions. The genetics and appearance of kittens from a British Shorthair and American Shorthair cross are unpredictable. Some kittens may resemble the American Shorthair, while others may look more like the British Shorthair. Generally, male kittens tend to have coat colors closer to their mother, while female kittens inherit a combination of their father's and mother's colors. The kitten's fur will be softer than an American Shorthair's tabby pattern and their heads will be rounder. Other characteristics depend on the kitten's genetic inheritance. In some respects, the advantag...