The “Blue Fatty” (a cute name for British Shorthair cats) is actually very likable. It has a big head, a round face, a plump body, a gentle temperament, and is friendly to people. It’s also quite easy to raise.
The so – called “not being valuable” might be due to the following reasons.
Large number of them are bred in China
According to the data statistics in the “2019 China Pet Industry White Paper”, the number of British Shorthairs raised in China is second only to that of Chinese rural cats. Among British Shorthairs, the blue – colored ones are the most commonly raised.
With such a large number of blue British Shorthairs in China, in terms of the market economy, when the supply of a certain commodity (live pets) exceeds the demand, the market price will drop. That’s why you might feel they are not valuable.
For us cat – owners, the value doesn’t lie in the cat itself, but more in the long – term companionship in life.
The “Blue Fatty” is rather gluttonous and not picky, easy to raise
In the cat world, there’s a joke that if you don’t have a gold mine at home, you can’t afford to raise an orange cat. But I would say that even if you have a gold mine at home, you might not be able to afford a “Blue Fatty”.
The “Blue Fatty” is even more gluttonous than an orange cat. It eats almost anything. When you’re eating at home, the “Blue Fatty” will look at you pitifully. If you drop a little bit of crumbs on the ground, it will immediately gobble them up. The “Blue Fatty” is not picky about food, making it easy to raise.
The British Shorthair is known as the native cat of the UK
The British Shorthair has a strong adaptability. Over time, it has gradually evolved into the native cat of the UK.
It’s a bit like the Chinese rural cats in our country. Due to their commonness, you might feel they are not valuable in terms of price. However, it’s hard to measure the value of a cat with money. Sometimes, just one extra glance can make you fall deeply in love with it.
I like the “Blue Fatty” because its fur is quite thick, and it feels so comfortable to touch. Also, the meowing of the “Blue Fatty” is extremely soft, even softer and more charming than the voice of the pretty girl in my class.
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