Tapering, moderate length tail. Comparatively short and fine-boned legs. Feet are round and appear almost dainty compared to body mass. Silkier, thinner coat permitted on young cats and females. Slate gray nose leather, blue lips, rose-taupe paw pads.
Eye color is copper to gold, with brilliant orange preferred.
Cats with a white spot, kinked tail, green eyes, or any signs of lameness in the hindquarters, are disqualified and may not be shown. This neutral tone takes on different tints at different times, sometimes appearing bluish or almost lavender. The apparent tint is affected by variation in coat shade and texture, as well as variation in lighting and background. The British Shorthair often appears in solid blue, although it can come in many other colors as well. Solid blue does not indicate that a cat is related to the Chartreux or any other breed.