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His favorite hobby is bird-watching from a sunny windowsill, and his hunting ability will stand you in good stead if insects enter the house.","life_span":"14 - 18","indoor":0,"lap":1,"alt_names":"","adaptability":5,"affection_level":5,"child_friendly":4,"dog_friendly":5,"energy_level":3,"grooming":1,"health_issues":3,"intelligence":3,"shedding_level":1,"social_needs":3,"stranger_friendly":3,"vocalisation":3,"experimental":0,"hairless":0,"natural":0,"rare":0,"rex":0,"suppressed_tail":0,"short_legs":0,"wikipedia_url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Wirehair","hypoallergenic":0,"reference_image_id":"8D--jCd21","image":{"id":"8D--jCd21","width":1280,"height":936,"url":"https://cdn2.thecatapi.com/images/8D--jCd21.jpg"}},{"weight":{"imperial":"8 - 18","metric":"4 - 8"},"id":"bslo","name":"British Longhair","temperament":"Affectionate, Easy Going, Independent, Intelligent, Loyal, Social","origin":"United Kingdom","country_codes":"GB","country_code":"GB","description":"The British Longhair is a very laid-back relaxed cat, often perceived to be very independent although they will enjoy the company of an equally relaxed and likeminded cat. 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The British is a fiercely loyal, loving cat and will attach herself to every one of her family members. While loving to play, she doesn't need hourly attention. If she is in the mood to play, she will find someone and bring a toy to that person. The British also plays well by herself, and thus is a good companion for single people.","life_span":"12 - 17","indoor":0,"lap":1,"alt_names":"Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica","adaptability":5,"affection_level":4,"child_friendly":4,"dog_friendly":5,"energy_level":2,"grooming":2,"health_issues":2,"intelligence":3,"shedding_level":4,"social_needs":3,"stranger_friendly":2,"vocalisation":1,"experimental":0,"hairless":0,"natural":1,"rare":0,"rex":0,"suppressed_tail":0,"short_legs":0,"wikipedia_url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Shorthair","hypoallergenic":0,"reference_image_id":"s4wQfYoEk","image":{"id":"s4wQfYoEk","width":1600,"height":1457,"url":"https://cdn2.thecatapi.com/images/s4wQfYoEk.jpg"}},{"weight":{"imperial":"4 - 10","metric":"2 - 5"},"id":"csho","name":"Colorpoint Shorthair","cfa_url":"http://cfa.org/Breeds/BreedsCJ/ColorpointShorthair.aspx","vcahospitals_url":"https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/cat-breeds/colorpoint-shorthair","temperament":"Affectionate, Intelligent, Playful, Social","origin":"United States","country_codes":"US","country_code":"US","description":"Colorpoint Shorthairs are an affectionate breed, devoted and loyal to their people. Sensitive to their owner’s moods, Colorpoints are more than happy to sit at your side or on your lap and purr words of encouragement on a bad day. They will constantly seek out your lap whenever it is open and in the moments when your lap is preoccupied they will stretch out in sunny spots on the ground.","life_span":"12 - 16","indoor":0,"lap":1,"alt_names":"","adaptability":3,"affection_level":4,"child_friendly":4,"cat_friendly":3,"dog_friendly":4,"energy_level":4,"grooming":2,"health_issues":2,"intelligence":5,"shedding_level":3,"social_needs":4,"stranger_friendly":2,"vocalisation":5,"bidability":4,"experimental":0,"hairless":0,"natural":0,"rare":0,"rex":0,"suppressed_tail":0,"short_legs":0,"wikipedia_url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colorpoint_Shorthair","hypoallergenic":0,"reference_image_id":"oSpqGyUDS","image":{"id":"oSpqGyUDS","width":1363,"height":1600,"url":"https://cdn2.thecatapi.com/images/oSpqGyUDS.jpg"}},{"weight":{"imperial":"7 - 14","metric":"3 - 6"},"id":"esho","name":"Exotic Shorthair","cfa_url":"http://cfa.org/Breeds/BreedsCJ/Exotic.aspx","vetstreet_url":"http://www.vetstreet.com/cats/exotic-shorthair","vcahospitals_url":"https://vcahospitals.com/know-your-pet/cat-breeds/exotic-shorthair","temperament":"Affectionate, Sweet, Loyal, Quiet, Peaceful","origin":"United States","country_codes":"US","country_code":"US","description":"The Exotic Shorthair is a gentle friendly cat that has the same personality as the Persian. They love having fun, don’t mind the company of other cats and dogs, also love to curl up for a sleep in a safe place. Exotics love their own people, but around strangers they are cautious at first. Given time, they usually warm up to visitors.","life_span":"12 - 15","indoor":0,"lap":1,"alt_names":"Exotic","adaptability":5,"affection_level":5,"child_friendly":3,"dog_friendly":3,"energy_level":3,"grooming":2,"health_issues":3,"intelligence":3,"shedding_level":2,"social_needs":4,"stranger_friendly":2,"vocalisation":1,"experimental":0,"hairless":0,"natural":0,"rare":0,"rex":0,"suppressed_tail":0,"short_legs":0,"wikipedia_url":"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exotic_Shorthair","hypoallergenic":0,"reference_image_id":"YnPrYEmfe","image":{"id":"YnPrYEmfe","width":1024,"height":768,"url":"https://cdn2.thecatapi.com/images/YnPrYEmfe.jpg"}}]