Henry – Lilac Golden Shaded British Shorthair King
Name: Henry
Gender: Male
Color: Lilac Golden Shaded (CY11)
Breed: British Shorthair
Birth Date: July 7th, 2023
🏆TICA Champion🏆
Rehoming Fee: CAD 3000, including FVRCP, body check, rabies, microchip, deworming and neuter surgery.
Henry is now available for adoption. He is a super friendly boy who always seems to be in a good mood. Whenever I see him, he greets me by rubbing against my legs while humming at the same time. He is the kind of cat who never seems angry. All he wants is good food and loving attention from his people.
We are now looking for a new home for him that is full of care and love. We will need to learn a bit more about you and your household to make sure it is the right match for Henry.
Thank you for reading.
Meet Henry: A Lilac Golden British Shorthair with a Heart of Gold
Henry’s Recognition From Cat Shows
Purrsonality Introduction of British Shorthair
British Shorthairs are known for being steady and affectionate without being demanding. Henry is a great example of that. He is gentle, trusting, and easy to live with, which is why he fits both show life and real home life so well.
1. Sociability Henry is very friendly with both people and cats. He is often the first to greet visitors and start gentle interactions.
2. Independence Henry is not the independent type. He likes staying close, enjoys affection, and often follows his people around.
3. Curiosity Henry is curious but not hyper. He likes to watch what is going on, especially new toys or new visitors.
4. Adaptability Henry adapts easily to new places. He has done well at cat shows and stays calm with travel, noise, and attention.
Gene Carrier Introduction of British Shorthair
| Golden | Dilution | Colorpoint | Chocolate | Longhair | Shorthair | Tabby |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Henry’s Look. A Doll Like Face with Refined Features
Henry’s facial features are pure charm. He has a doll like round face, large rare green eyes, and a sweet expression that feels calm and friendly.
His nose is short and gently curved, which gives his face a soft profile and adds fullness to his thick, plush mouth area. His ears are small, widely set, and angled slightly outward, which helps the face look balanced and symmetrical. These details are exactly what many people love about the british shorthair and why the breed looks so timeless.
Sociability: Gentle and Trusting
Henry is exceptionally social and friendly with people. He greets visitors with warmth, comes close without hesitation, and often rolls over to show his belly, which is his way of saying he feels safe and wants connection. His calm, steady temperament also helps him get along well with other cats.
Independence: A Loyal Companion
Henry can enjoy quiet time on his own, but he prefers to stay near his humans. He is the kind of cat who will sit beside you, look up with those soft green eyes, and purr gently while you work or relax. He is not clingy or demanding. He simply shows affection in a calm, classic British way.
Adaptability: Calm Even in Cat Shows
Henry has proven himself to be very adaptable in different environments. At busy TICA cat shows, he stays composed and relaxed, even with noise, crowds, and many cats nearby. He eats, drinks, and naps as usual, and he does not seem easily stressed. That steady nature is valuable for shows .
Curiosity and Playfulness: A Gentle Explorer
Henry is naturally curious and likes to check things out. If there are visitors, toys, or a new item on your desk, he will come over to investigate, but he does it with grace. His play style is soft and light, more gentle paw taps than wild chaos. For many homes, that balance of curiosity and calm is simply perfect.
Lilac Golden vs Other Coats – A Simple Visual Guide
What “Lilac Golden” Means in a British Shorthair
When people search “British Shorthair lilac,” they often mean a solid lilac British Shorthair cat. But Henry is different. He is lilac golden shaded, which means he has a warm golden undercoat with lilac tipping on the ends of the hairs. That soft tipping sits over the golden base like a gentle veil, so the coat looks glowing and blended instead of flat and solid.
Lilac Golden vs Blue Golden
Lilac golden usually reads softer and warmer. Many people describe it as a light grey with a pink or lavender tone. In photos, it can look close to blue grey because lighting and camera settings can shift the tone. Blue golden often looks cooler and more neutral, while lilac golden tends to look more pastel and slightly warmer in the overall impression.
Lilac Golden vs Black Silver
Black silver coats often look cooler and higher contrast. The undercoat appears pale and the top color can look crisp, especially under bright light. Some silver cats, including smoke types, can look dramatic when they move. Lilac golden is usually warmer and softer. The golden undercoat adds a gentle glow under the tipping, so the look feels creamy rather than icy.
Lilac golden vs tabby patterns
Tabby patterns show clearer stripes, rings, or spots, especially on the legs, tail, and face. A lilac golden shaded coat should look smooth and blended, with the tipping spread evenly instead of forming obvious markings. If you see strong striping, you are usually looking at a tabby expression rather than a shaded coat. Some kittens may show faint ghost markings early on, which often soften as they grow.
The Future of Henry’s Legacy in Our Breeding Program
Henry is an important part of our breeding program, especially for families who want a british shorthair kitten for sale that is both stunning and well adjusted. His kittens are expected to inherit his strong build, sweet temperament, and rare coat color style. That combination creates the kind of kitten that grows into a true family companion, with the look people love and the personality that makes daily life easy.
Whether you are new to the adoption process or you have owned british shorthairs before, Henry’s lineage is planned with the same goal. Healthy structure, stable temperament, and beautiful coats that stand out without sacrificing the calm, loving nature the british shorthair is known for.
The DNA Test Result of Sugar
