--- title: "British Shorthair or Chartreux? | Pedibase" description: "British Shorthair or Chartreux? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future…" canonical_url: "https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/british-shorthair-vs-chartreux" meta: "og:description": "British Shorthair or Chartreux? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future…" "og:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "og:image:alt": "Dog and cat breeders near you" "og:image:height": "630" "og:image:width": "1200" "og:title": "British Shorthair or Chartreux?" "twitter:description": "British Shorthair or Chartreux? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future…" "twitter:image": "https://www.pedibase.com/og.png" "twitter:title": "British Shorthair or Chartreux?" --- > Index of every page on this site: [llms.txt](https://www.pedibase.com/llms.txt) Breed comparison # British Shorthair or Chartreux: Which breed should you choose? British Shorthair and Chartreux are two cat breeds often compared by prospective owners. Here’s a point-by-point comparison to help you decide: size, temperament, purchase price, monthly budget, and compatibility with your lifestyle. [![British Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:120/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4548/pexels-photo-17089872.jpeg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-shorthair) ## [British Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-shorthair) Medium4–8 kg€400 – €1,800 [Full listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-shorthair) [Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-shorthair) ![British Shorthair - Photo 4](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4548/pexels-photo-17089872.jpeg) ![British Shorthair - Photo 5](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4549/pexels-photo-13210185.jpeg) +10 [![Chartreux](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:120:120/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7467/chartreux-1.jpg)](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chartreux) ## [Chartreux](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chartreux) Medium3–7 kg€400 – €1,400 [Full listing](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chartreux) [Find a breeder](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-chartreux) ![Chartreux - Photo 2](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7467/chartreux-1.jpg) ![Chartreux - Photo 3](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7468/chartreux-2.jpg) ![Chartreux - Photo 4](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7469/chartreux-3.jpg) ![Chartreux - Photo 5](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:160:160/el:1/q:70/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7470/chartreux-4.jpg) +12 ## Key takeaways - British Shorthair and Chartreux are a similar size (4–8 kg). - Chartreux costs less to buy: €400 – €1,400 compared with €400 – €1,800 for British Shorthair. - The monthly budget is similar for both breeds: about €95 per month. - Both breeds need a similar level of daily activity (3/5). - For “Families and children,” both breeds are tied (4/5). - British Shorthair scores higher for “Apartment living”: 4/5 compared with 3/5 for Chartreux. - British Shorthair scores higher for “First-time owners”: 5/5 compared with 4/5 for Chartreux. - Both breeds have a similar life expectancy: 15–20 years. ## Our verdict Choose British Shorthair if you’re looking for… - Calm families: Its stable and affectionate temperament is well suited to a peaceful home life. - Motivated beginners: It is generally easy to live with if you respect its pace and its need for routine. - Indoor life: It appreciates the comfort of the home provided it has toys, scratching posts and interactions. Choose Chartreux if you’re looking for… - Calm families: Its balanced temperament is well suited to households looking for an affectionate cat without excessive agitation. - Active people at home: It enjoys human presence but also tolerates moments of autonomy in a structured environment. - Households with other animals: It often tolerates cohabitation well if introductions are gradual and respectful. ## Detailed comparison | | [![British Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:240:240/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/4548/pexels-photo-17089872.jpeg)

British Shorthair

](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-shorthair) | [![Chartreux](https://www.pedibase.com/_img/rs:fill:240:240/el:1/q:82/f:webp/plain/s3://media-pedibase/public/7467/chartreux-1.jpg)

Chartreux

](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/chartreux) | | --- | --- | --- | | General information | | | | Origin | United Kingdom | France | | Build | Medium | Medium | | Height at the withers | 22–28 cm | 30–35 cm | | Weight | 4–8 kg | 3–7 kg | | Coat | Short, dense | Short, dense and woolly | | Life expectancy | 15–20 years | 15–20 years | | Average price | €400 – €1,800 | €400 – €1,400 | | Monthly budget | ≈ €95 | ≈ €95 | | Compatibility | | | | Families and children | Very good | Very good | | Daily exercise needs | Moderate | Moderate | | Apartment living | Very good | Good | | First-time owners | Excellent | Very good | | Other pets | Very good | Very good | | Tolerance of being alone | Fair | Good | | Vocalization | Quiet | Very quiet | | Strengths and weaknesses | | | | | | | [Add a third breed](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=british-shorthair,chartreux) [Which cat should you choose?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat) ## Other popular cat comparisons - [Maine Coon vs. Norwegian Forest Cat](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/maine-coon-vs-norwegian-forest-cat) - [Ragdoll vs. Birman](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/ragdoll-vs-birman) - [Bengal vs. Savannah](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/bengal-vs-savannah) - [Siamese vs. Oriental Shorthair](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/siamese-vs-oriental-shorthair) - [Persian vs. Exotic](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/persian-vs-exotic) - [Sphynx vs. Devon Rex](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/sphynx-vs-devon-rex) - [Siberian vs. Maine Coon](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/siberian-vs-maine-coon) ```json {"@context":"https://schema.org","@graph":[{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#website","@type":"WebSite","description":"Find a dog or cat breeder near you. A free European directory of dog and cat breeders, with an interactive map, breed listings, and verified reviews.","inLanguage":"en","name":"Pedibase","url":"https://www.pedibase.com","potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/search?q={search_term_string}"},"query-input":"required name=search_term_string"}],"publisher":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#identity"},"translationOfWork":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#website"}},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/british-shorthair-vs-chartreux#webpage","@type":"WebPage","description":"British Shorthair or Chartreux? Compare size, temperament, price, monthly budget, apartment living, and compatibility with children to choose your future…","name":"British Shorthair or Chartreux?","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/british-shorthair-vs-chartreux","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/british-shorthair-vs-chartreux#breadcrumb"},"isPartOf":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en#website"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/british-shorthair-vs-chartreux"]}],"primaryImageOfPage":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/og.png","width":1200,"height":630,"inLanguage":"en","contentUrl":"https://www.pedibase.com/og.png"}},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#identity","@type":"Organization","description":"Pedibase is a free directory of dog and cat breeders that helps prospective owners find a registered breeder near them.","email":"contact@pedibase.com","name":"Pedibase","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/","contactPoint":{"@type":"ContactPoint","contactType":"customer support","email":"contact@pedibase.com"},"logo":{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#logo"},"parentOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aurion","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","streetAddress":"1 rue Pasteur","postalCode":"72000","addressLocality":"Le Mans","addressCountry":"FR"}},"sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/pedibase","https://www.instagram.com/pedibase_app"]},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare/british-shorthair-vs-chartreux#breadcrumb","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Home","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en","position":1},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Cats","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breeds","position":2},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"Breed comparison","item":"https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds","position":3},{"@type":"ListItem","name":"British Shorthair vs. Chartreux","position":4}]},{"@id":"https://www.pedibase.com/#logo","@type":"ImageObject","caption":"Pedibase","contentUrl":"https://www.pedibase.com/logo.svg","inLanguage":"en","url":"https://www.pedibase.com/logo.svg"}]} ```