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Sorrel IV was promoted to chess champion facing pieces taller than itself; unfortunately, a toy wheelbarrow tips at the worst moment.

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About the European shorthair

Origin
Continental Europe; formally recognised in the 1980s
Size
4–7 kg
Lifespan
15–20 years
Coat
Short and dense, in nearly any colour
Build
Moderate throughout — nothing exaggerated
Health
Very good; broad gene pool, no breed-specific conditions

Read more about the european shorthair — what they are like to live with, grooming, and the health worth knowing about.

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Sorrel IV, a european shorthair

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This is Sorrel IV pretending not to have been on the sofa.

GentleFinch · 2 weeks ago

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Anna upside down on the good armchair, entirely unbothered by how ridiculous she looks.

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Anna, a domestic shorthair

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FrostyOtter · 20 hours ago

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Anna has claimed the desk, the paperwork and, apparently, the rest of the afternoon.

FrostyOtter · 20 hours ago

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