BearMary king
Carson
Golden Shaded British Shorthair
A gentle, affectionate king with a powerful cobby build, emerald-green eyes, and a calm, independent streak.
- Color
- Golden Shaded (NY11)
- Sex
- Male
- Registered name
- Golden Cranberry Carson of Dear/WC
- Born
Health Records
Carson’s HCM echocardiogram, with links to the original measurements and conclusion.
HCM echocardiogram
Reported conclusion: Normal- Examined
- Report conclusion
- “No evidence of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.”
Published in BearMary’s HCM Screening Results.
HCM screening reflects findings at the time of examination. Learn more about our HCM screening approach.
DNA Test Report
Original DNA test report for Carson.
Photo Gallery
More photos of Carson (5)
More About Carson
Meet Carson
Carson joined our cattery at the beginning of 2025. With his powerful build, full cheeks, plush golden shaded coat, and emerald-green eyes, he has the qualities we value in our breeding program: a sturdy structure and a sweet, calm temperament.
Despite his strong build, Carson is gentle and affectionate. He enjoys being close to us, curling up beside us, and rubbing against our legs for attention. He is also patient and gentle around young kittens.
Carson joined a breeding program shaped by our kings Teddy, Robert and Henry. His dense structure, golden coat and gentle temperament reflect our long-standing breeding goals.
Gentle with people and kittens
Carson is a true sweetheart with a calm, affectionate nature. He enjoys cuddles and human companionship, and he shows gentle patience and care around young kittens.
Independent yet close by
Carson is affectionate, but he also appreciates his own space. He often stays nearby, calmly watching the room or enjoying a sunny spot. When we spend time with him, he responds with purrs and cuddles.
Calm, unhurried play
Compared with more energetic kings like Teddy or Robert, Carson has a relaxed, unhurried approach to play. He occasionally bats at a favorite toy, but he generally prefers calm companionship and watching over the room.
Quiet until the queens call
Carson is usually quiet and composed in daily life. When he senses a female in heat, he becomes more vocal and expressive.
Catitude
A visual summary of Carson’s observed personality tendencies.
Appearance
Sculpted head and emerald-green eyes
Carson’s head is broad and round, with full chubby cheeks and a short, well-placed nose. His outward-angled ears and wide mouth complete his rounded expression.
His emerald-green eyes stand out against the golden fur around his face, giving him a warm, composed expression.
Dense, solid British Shorthair build
Carson’s structure is one of the densest and most well-proportioned in our cattery, combining substantial bone, a broad chest, and a compact, cobby frame.
Plush golden shaded coat
He wears a dense, plush golden shaded (NY11) coat with warm shading that accentuates his rounded contours and solid physique.