Basil The British Shorthair Cat Review After 3 Years
- Posted on 09 August, 2018
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Hello there i am reviewing the british short hair cat after three years of having one. So this is basil. You probably know him from the videos. Basil is three years old. He was born in march 2015. and it's now august 2018.. So we got him in about. May 2015. we paid a thousand dollars for basil, plus um shipping and for a cat carrier that he came with. He came from a tasmanian breeder called cromwell cats, cromwell british shorehairs. So what do you need to know about british shore as well? Their lifespan, their median life span, is 12 and a half years for a british shorthair cat they're of a stouter breed and like with dogs, you'll find the stouter. More sort of large breeds of cat will live a little bit less they've got more body to maintain. I guess and basil's got body: don't you basil, oh yeah, so as a kitten, they come as every other cat, very small. They don't start as giant fat, kittens or anything like that. They have really really cute little woolly coats. So you don't have quite as much thick hair on them as you do once they get to this age. You notice about pretty sure here. The two main features are they're really cool nice, bluish kind of gray, color and they're, very nice orange colored eyes. So real nice of quite striking feature on the eyes of the british shore here and with this catalyst, is the temperament crazy, calm, very, very easy, going temperament on the british shore here so um? The coat of the british shore here is moderately dense. So this is a sort of coat that you will have to brush and maintain and it will leave gray blue tumbleweeds all around the house. We suggest - or i suggest getting a some kind of robot vacuum cleaner just to maintain it, so it doesn't build up. You'Ll find that building up around your table, legs and stuff, if you don't take any sort of consistent action against it, it really does sort of start to become a bit of a wild wild west of blue tumbleweeds in your house. The overall size of a british shore - here they are one of the larger cat breeds. So basil is a pretty large example he's a male british and he weighs 9 kilos at the moment. So 9 kilos is right at the upper healthy weight range of the british. For a male i know he looks enormously obese, but this isn't actually all fat he's actually got quite a bit of loose skin on him still and he's still a fairly muscular cat, whilst being probably slightly overweight but not hugely. He'S he's a large cat he's long and he's broad around his chest and he is quite muscular and physically able. You would be surprised, he can still jump up to high surfaces and chase his friend lemon all around. So, yes, he is a large cat and his size is large and his weight is just tipping over. So i weigh myself i'm 91 kilos. When i jump in the scales with basil, here's uh we brought, we are both 100 kilos and then just for reference. When i jump on the scales with ada uh, we're 115., so ada is a 25 kilogram. Siberian husky versus a nine kilogram. British shorthair kitty um the food we give basil the same thing. Every day he eats a dry food called grain free. We found that lots of the other cereal-based cat foods, the ones full of grains, give them weird poos in the um litter tray uh. He came litter trained and any sort of small things. I think there might have been a couple of straight aways at the start, but they just got ironed out as he got used to the place so yeah. The temperament of the british shaw here or this cat anyway, is the main reason why i would really strongly recommend getting one. This is an incredibly easy going cat, so you think we've got two little kids and he absolutely loves the two little kids. He seems to have a particular affinity with our daughter, um you'll find him often on her bed at about bedtime. He knows when bedtime is and he'll make his way in there or he'll, be waiting there for her and want to curl up with her right up. In her face, often on her pillow or he'll, get in our sons and give him an extra bit of cleaning after his bath or shower, he likes licking their hair too. So really really easy going cat has a real sort of active interest in all of us. He loves being where we are in roughly the same room and yeah most cats. Even for this video you couldn't just man handle and manage he's actually on his tail sort of he's on alert mode, but he's not hating. This he's not fighting me in any way. Very very easy going cat and that even extends to with strangers, there's probably about a day or so of an adjustment period and then even with strangers he'll become interested. I didn't want to come and sit up next to you or sit with you, and just overall is a very friendly, very sort of interested, very much a family cat. Most cats we've had in the past are sort of of that, and even his friend lemon who lives with us too, more much more cat-liking that they're somewhat interested but will generally go to run away. If you go to pick them up or pat them, if they're not in the mood, whereas basil was always keen on a beard of contact, yeah, pretty happy happy to be here. Um see, we've got cedric canada outside he's really interested in them too. He loves going out and just sniffing around with them and having a quick little um. You know little play with them, because basil is an entirely indoor cat and i'd recommend if you ever get a pricey or a breed specific cat you'd want to be keeping it inside because it means you have to do less vaccination and less health stuff, because really They'Re in a bubble like they are in a microcosm um, you know unless people come from other houses with weird, you know with really sick cats. It'S fun. We'Ve never had a health issue in the three years with him and in the about five years, we've had lemons. So there you go in terms of being active, he's actually a fairly active cat. Once the sun goes down, he's quite nocturnal like he runs up and down the house when he's not in with one of the kids, he tears up and down the hallway, if it's like a long house, so you hear him all night, just puttering back and forth Him hyman is platonic life, mate, lemon chase, each other around, keep each other pretty entertained and pretty exercise. So we've never really had the need to put a run in if he was a really high energy cat like a bengal or something we'd probably need to be doing a bit more, but he certainly seems happy enough. Just cruising around the house, so yeah um. We think about thinking about you know some people say i'd never spend that much money on a cat. I just figure, even if basil makes this full 12 and a half years might be a bit longer, might be a little bit less you're, still only looking at 100 bucks a year to have a really really nice proper animal in your house, that's enjoys being there. I mean most cats and i mean maybe you get a different personality on your british shorehand, but most cats are sort of somewhat interested at best, but basil actually seems to like being around us he's not always nagging us for food. He does things that are um. You know pro-human without being linked with getting food or food rewards, so just very, very um happy to be here and we're very happy to have him so strongly recommend a british short hair for your next cat um providing you've got. You know a bit of patience for some hair, clean up and uh a lot of um. I guess a bit of time to give them as well, because when he hasn't been patted for a while or when he'd rather be in with one of the kids, he does seem to wonder about the house crying for her company, so it may be best if You'Re going to have a british shorehead have at least some other companion animal forum too. Okay, so that'll be the review of basil. The british shaw here after three years hope you've enjoyed and we'll see you all in the next video and he's done so so do do you
Comments
Cedric & Ada Gear and Outdoors: Two years later followup - we've both lost a little weight in it : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1MHtnVSSs0
Brad Minor: Did I really just watch a full review on a cat... yes I believe I did haha
schaubyy: 1978: *hoping to have flying cars in 40 years* 2018: cat reviews
Crotes1990: My british blue was about the same size (8.5kg), he was such a friendly and calm gentle giant and was my best friend for 14 years. I miss the dude so much :'(
FriedEgg: As a british person I think he looks a bit like the average british person.
Andrew Colomy-Wright: I want a pillow with the exact shape and texture as this cat.
@1ICHIR0: look at this boy...... An absolute unit
Cosmic-Creepers :: I couldn’t recommend this breed enough. Mine have amazing personalities, are affectionate to the point of actually being more dog like and don’t have a nasty streak that most cats do. Even vet trips where they’re in pain they don’t lash out. Basically BSH are just big fat silly cuddly bears
Dfmce: I have 3 cats, 2 British shorthairs, and one tabby. There all EXTREMELY old. The tabby is 21 and the 2 brits are 12 and 15. After having them for so long, I would indeed say they are the best cat breed.
Mr Darren: the relationships these cats have particularly with children is really special. great temperaments and extremely patient. i think all children should be raised with pets in the house where possibly. i'm so glad my parents always had dogs and cats around when i was growing up.
Alexa Likes: a cat review... if I could review my cat, I would share how many things he has broken in my apt. I still love him. It's an abusive relationship (I'm the victim) lol
meme sneem: he is shaped like a friend
D-FENS: Review score: 12/10. A very good cat.
Alistair Page-McGill: "As a kitten they come small" thanks for the info
Truthseeker: I got one after watching your video. Absolutely love him! He is 3 months old now and he's as large as an average street cat. Even the vet is amazed that a 3 months old cat almost look like an adult. Since they have the same eyes, every British shorthair seem to have the same soul. I see my cat in other people"s British shorthair.
Fellow Traveler: I thought this was going to be a comedy sketch, but no, this guy genuinely reviewed a biological organism.
Mike Likes Knives: The things you do to him during this video is priceless. He doesn't seem to mind at all.
Jakob Holgersson: My mum just got her second Brit, after the last one passed away just a few weeks shy of 16 years old. These guys have a TON of personality and quirks, although we can already notice massive differences between her old and new brit. The old loved peace and quiet and wouldn't sit in your lap if you'd watch TV with anything audible going on. The new one will go to sleep right next to a stereo blasting loud music and sleep so soundly you have to poke him to check if he's still alive.
Clo: Look how sweet and fluffy and huggable Basil is
Deborah Janet: Are you sure Basil isn't letting another cat in your house at night to run around. He's beyond adorable. He looks like he loves big too.
sungmi | 성미 : Oh my goodness! <3 I love how he grooms your kids like his own! What a wonderful family member :D
Kimberly D: Since I noticed this in one of the clips, I've always heard Christmas tinsel can be toxic to dogs and cats, mainly because long pieces can get tied around in their stomach or intestine, and may be difficult to poop out! Just a quick tip so Basil and Lemon are as healthy as they can be! :) Basil seems wonderful with the kids as you said!!!
Plurpee: I have a European shorthair (I'm in Holland), and she's built like a pit-bull! She's an excellent mouser, too. She rarely makes any noises, but I wonder if being calico has anything to do with it...
Kadee Page: What a beautiful sweet big boy. Love him. Thanks for sharing Basil with us (and great name too, so fitting!)
XO House of Balloons: So cute! An absolute Winston Churchill of a cat, all he needs is a top hat!❤️
sarabeth6701d: I love Basil! I had one named Bubba that blessed me with 10 awesome years (I lost him to cancer). He looked just like Basil. They have amazing personalities. And they are incredibly intelligent too!! Bubba could sit, roll over, and sit up on command; only for food of course XD. He also figured out how to flush the toilet. His favorite thing was to unroll toilet paper and flush the toilet. Then dash across the house at high speed. I miss him. Much love from Texas!
Ella's ESL English: Thank you so much for making this informative and wonderful video. I loved it and it's made me even more excited about getting my two sibling British shorthairs in December. Much appreciated.
YvesSaintAngela: This was the video that confirmed it for me to get a BSH. Mines 10months now, but definitely not as Chinju as yours haha. Amazing breed super patient and friendly.
Neeves Knives: We can tell how much you love your animals. My husband and I watch your knife videos religiously and when I saw the word “reviewed” plastered next your cat on the thumbnail I HAD to see it this was a fantastic video! My husband and I recently started a knife channel on YouTube after building on Instagram and one of our other great loves in life is definitely animals, so it’s really cool to see another person in the community who has a passion for animals (and knives) the way we do too. Keep the videos comin!!! -Kara & Jerad
Slim Charles: In awe at the size of Basil. Absolute unit.
Ray Manta official: I owned a British blue just like this one he was less chonky tho, he died of blather and kidney problems he became 10 years old i never met such a intelligent human like animal ever in my life. Its like a 5 year old boy in a cat body but then extremely relaxed and alpha. I miss him still everyday
fabienzaca: 5:17 I like how the cat is trying to be friendly with the Husky and the husky gets scared when he brush on him and then the cat get scared and turns to look at him. super cute cat I would love to have this cat if i had a house of my own.
Blue Eyes White Dragon: Pete, I love big domestic cats, but I reciently lost my big calicoe, but now have a little princess who looks like a miniature Maine Coon cat. Your British Short Hair looks to be a sweety. No better judge of a man's heart than the affection of an animal.
Dice: Your cat is so beautiful and fluffy and healthy. I've been dreaming of owning a british shorthair.
Lara Georgescu: omg i remember watching this a year ago before i was getting a british shorthair and i named it bazil! he’s still with us and we take him on walks (other than that he’s an indoor cat).
Irked Particle: Super cute little dude! I was expecting a joke video but then you hit us with sound info & advice on having this type of cat. Kudos to you, sir. And give all your animals a pat for me, Pat.
Kimmie D: I'm obsessed with this breed! I want to get a cat for my dog and I think this kind will fit right in!!! Such a gorgeous creature!! ❤
Kyode: This is hands down the most beautiful cat I've seen in my entire life!
Paul Witzman: Basil is adorable! Thank you for sharing him with us.
J B: Beautiful BSH! I had a cream female BSH that lived to be 13 years. She was 13 pounds. I still miss her a lot. Was the best cat I ever owned. Still deciding whether to get a female again or a male.
idkzero: love your cat.. looks very robust, friendly and has plenty of potential. Never thought people would review pets, guess your cat doesn't come with a warranty? lol
YetAnotherGearChannel: This is a perfectly informative, interesting and entertaining video about a cat. Don't get why people lose their mind about the word 'review'. I'm usually a dog guy, cause most cats I've met were pretty distanced, if not hostile. But this cuddly grey furball would make a great addition the cuddly black furball I already have (bulldog). Have fun with your shorthair :)
Katie Lee: Thank you so much for this video! We just purchased a british shorthair for around the same price and more but realized that it was a great investment our young family! My other kitty at all have any interest in my son, whereas, my new british shorthair Mary is super lovable and sweet! Was going to adopt a stray kitten but realized they would have clashed too much with my older kitty. So thank you for this informative video! I hope my new kitty will grow up showing as much affection as your Basil!
Sutton Kelley: I love my British Shorthair. He’s such a chill boy that wants no conformation. He knows how to sit, lay down and sit up. He fancy like that.
Andy Dinwoodie: I've had 3 BSH cats, 2 boys and a girl. Absolutely great cats.
J Thomas: Basil is called the "British Blue" a colour of all British Shorthairs, He's the Bulldog of Cats.
KermaHillway: I have one of these, her name is Asia and when I was sick. She came over and liked me and tried to talk to me. She wanted to take care of me. Witch is what I love about the British shorthairs.
Diane Harrison: He is gorgeous,, love him alot everyday. We lost our 5 yr old maximus last sept, at vets,we re heartbroken,he was a love, he had hcm known in this breed,we had no idea his heart was so bad,awful am,worst day of our lives he was gone within hours,so ill
Philbilly: Hands down, the best cat review I have ever seen. I would greatly enjoy a pudgy gray cat now. Thank you.
Sophia Sergi: Hello there :) I've got a question, since my boyfriend and I are thinking about getting a (or more likely two, since they would be alone about 6 hours per day) british shorthair. How bad is the hair loss? Is it only the "tumbleweeds" or is it also sticking to your clothing like really badly? :D (We have a vacuuming robot so I'm not concerned about hair on the floor) Did Basil destroy anything of your furniture? Thanks for answering and greeting from Germany. ;)
CiganyWeaver and her periwinklebluespacecaravan: My all-time favourite breed of cat. I love the general temperament. I love the colour but most of all, I love that great big chonky, fluffy face. Magnificent.
keyholes: He's a beautiful round boy! If you ever want to find him a friend though, please consider adopting? There's so many cats out there that will be just as wonderful as Basil, just as majestic, and you're literally saving their life by loving them. <3
Bram Collier: I find cats very fun animals to have around but each cat is very different. I've had cats that don't really like cuddeling and others that loved being with you and be around you as much as they could. My favorite one was a rescue tho... That cat seemed to be thankful. When I woke up she'd be waiting downstairs for me, loved attention and just gave me so much love.
Demonizer Necrokvlt: I used to live with a British short hair back in New Zealand he was the best kitty ever, pity he wasn't mine to take with me to the next house I moved to.
Kent Löfgren: You can not go wrong, with a british shorthair
Pammy D: He is so pretty! I LOVE his plush fur! He looks like a fluffy teddy bear!
Xoë Suejung: What a cute cat. Not gonna lie, I thought the video was a joke at first because the “review” in the title haha but it was an informative vid. Hope Basil lives for a long time ❤️
Gee K: Thank you for the review. Your cat is too friendly for a British shorthair...)) You are so lucky. Wish ours were so easy going. Usually Brit Hairs don't like to be handled for too long. They tend to claim their freedom in 1 minute or 2 max..))
Cheeko Feather: I have 2- twins called Fred and George- they cost a small fortune but they're the prettiest boys, they're going to be huge- they're only 5 months old and the size of a regular cat. They're super calm, cuddly and affectionate. They've never bit or hissed or growled, they're so happy to be handled and cuddled like babies - something else I noticed is that whenever we have guests round they're at the door, and want to be involved. Everybody comments on how friendly they are. Xxxxx
Turtle Tots Gaming: I find that almost every male British short hair cat is just like Basil. We used to have one but he sadly died :( now we have three female ones and they are not even nearly as friendly as the male ones have been for me. I would personally recommend getting a male British short hair :D
Luke Holyland: wish there were more reviews on cat breeds on youtube, reviews may seem very weird for a live being though it actually works very well. i enjoyed all the detail on temperament and how they are socially etc. very informative just wish you had more cats to review.
kitty Purrs: My next cat! Love their face! They look so upset, disappointed, angry and mischievous all at the same time. Love it! It gives them character.
VESHTiTSA Crafts and Tunes: Ah yes. It looks like a scholarly feline. For sure it is acquainted with the classic works of cat literature, such as "How To Remain Hidden", vol. 2.
georgia catt: I encourage anyone watching this considering getting a cat to adopt! There’s so many cats in shelters that all need loving homes and these breeders just add to the increasing numbers needing rescue.
George Kay: I have 2 British shorthairs and they are the chillest cats my friends have ever seen. People always think they're massively obese but all British shorthairs have a flabby pouch of skin that hangs by their back feet. Such sweeties
RobEvans Woodsman: I subscribed for the knife reviews but I also have British Shorthair cats, my boy Henry is 8 and a fantastic big soft lump! They have fantastic temprements.
Baby Blue: Aww, he’s sooo cute, what a wonderful, beautiful pet. I’d be proud. Great child’s pet too.
Amy Mauk: Me, for the entire 8:50 of this video: "OH MY GOD HAVE TO PET THAT CAT I LOVE HIS CHEEKS SO MUCH." Basil. Is. Majestic.
Catherine Levison: That is an ideal cat. I decided around a year ago that my next cat is a British Shorthair. Thank you!
Farnham Castle: I've had three shorties and they're the best. My first cat was a Basil too. He's beautiful, maybe a bit too big if you don't mind me saying, just like my Basil! BSH's are a bit prone to being overweight, especially being an indoor cat. I'd cut back on his food a little gradually to help his overall health as he's still a young cat. Enjoy your beautiful boy. X
C. S. Pridegriffin1980: He is Gorgeous! My sis has one, named Ash, that is the spitting image of your Basil. He loves Rachael Ray dry food , salmon and rice, I think. And a few bites of wet here and there throughout the day. He talks alot. And taps her arm when he needs more food in the wet food bowl! May Basil bless your life with great joy and y'all with his!
Suede Delray: A very nice British short Hair. My BSH is smaller weight wise as he was the runt of the litter. I absolutely love this breed as they are such friendly and laid back cats. His biggest fault is he is a master at getting me up at five am to eat lol. Oh well no ones perfect.
StreetLife: The cat looks so fluffy ☺️
Ronnel Ramdhan: Basil is a beauty. I hope he lives well past his average.
Lady of the Cemetery: My parents got a British short-hair kitten around the time I was born, and she spent her whole life glaring at me, making this ominous 'mow' sound, and engaging in senseless acts of violence.
How Now Brown Trout Tasmania: My cousin has one of these, Its a good cat. It came from Tasmania as well. Great video loved it.:)
ClownSlayer139: He is adorable! I used to have one but he disappeared
Gerson Salcedo: Hi, great video, I wonder how much they shed, I'm deciding between a British shorthair and a Birman Cat, so any advice is welcomed, thanks :)
Khoa Nguyen: A great breed review video! Stunning example of the breed type. Could you please share the name of the breeder and cattery? Thanks!
V. T.: Very patient pets that endure trustfully what the keeper does with them
Flyfly: What a stunning cat!...I need it one in my life! :D
RUFU5: Basil looks so chill I love him!
bisou de vie: I love how he just puts his hand on basils head when basil just takes it
JHT Survival: Man I had a male white cat that my mom rescued before I was born. Watching this makes me miss him haha he used to always hang with me and sleep in my bed watching over me when I was a kid
martin wright: i love basil, he is a beautiful cat, and he is cute, too. i love the way he interacts w/ the children.
Pingu on ice: That’s crazy, I too have a British Shorthair Blue born in January of 2015 and got him mid May of 2015. His names Oscar and he’s one of the smaller British Shorthairs weighing about 4.5kg despite him eating like a horse. Hilarious cats though
That Fellow There: Twelve second into this video and I’m genuinely wondering if you’re going to do a cut test with Basil
Juicy Fruit: Omg i have a cat that comes to my house for food every morning and ive always wondered what he was. Looks just like him color and all, Thanks !!!
Sharai toner: I’m picking my baby basil up in 3 days it was yours videos that helped make my mind up on which breed to own . Thank you
Belinda Burgoyne: He is gorgeous, our British Shorthair just had her 18th birthday... the best breed I think, when the time comes that our old girl is no longer with us we will definitely be getting the same breed again
Yannick K: Gorgeous! Can't wait to get my BSH blue-point tomcat general Hideyoshi, after he learned all the necessery things from his mum :)
John D: Why this video have 554 dislikes?! Are they aliens?! Hahaha this is such an adorable video isn’t it?! It made my day! Thank you so much for sharing mate!
Van_ 619: Moral of the story is “Every cat has a day”.
Merel: A life expectancy of 12,5 years doesn't seem that long... my cat (European shorthair) recently passed away at age 22
Marina W: 0:13 Gently chokes cat. 1:53 gently strokes cat. 2:27 gently tugs basil’s loose skin. 3:18 gently shakes cat. Too cute
MoistGoat: Never did I think I'd see a video of someone 'reviewing' a cat.
Orb Orbea: Thanks for the video. Means my mum always had dogs but she is getting a bit older and we want to get two British shirts hair cats. However a friend told her they are very prone to the heart disease . Which sort of makes me worry. The price of a kitten here is around a 1000 euro as well
Kawu Ras: I’ve got 5 cats. Two of them are british shorthair. My Winifred is point so her eyes are blue. Bobby is blue with orange eyes but he is much smaller.
Izanami: YouTube recommendation did not disappoint me. Though I think cats have different attitudes too, it just doesn't have much to do with breed? Idk. I think basil is very carefree ❤️
Alexandru Marinescu: Basil is an absolute unit.