A rare, athletic shorthair with an easygoing streak
The Brazilian Shorthair is an uncommon breed developed from the country's street cats, with a lean, muscular build and a short, easy coat. It is generally described as active, friendly and adaptable, though it is rare outside Brazil and individuals vary.
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This breed enjoys about 35 minutes of play a day. Around 2 sitter visits a day keeps that routine going, along with fresh food, water and a clean litter tray, when work or travel gets in the way.
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They are generally reported to be friendly and playful with gentle children. As with any cat, individuals differ and introductions should be calm.
They have a short, low-maintenance coat and shed lightly to moderately. A weekly brush is normally enough.
Its easygoing nature makes it a fair choice, but the breed is uncommon and hard to find. Many cats sold under this name are simply domestic shorthairs, so check the background.
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