The British Shorthair is one of Britain’s oldest cat breeds and is thought to descend from cats brought to the country when the Romans invaded. They’re an incredibly popular breed due to their docile natures, friendly personalities, and laidback attitude.

The Golden British Shorthair has one of many different coat colors found in the breed, although it’s also one of the rarest.

In the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) breed standard for the British Shorthair, one golden color is classified as “Shaded Golden” and described as: “The undercoat is a rich warm cream color, with a mantle of black/dark brown tipping. The coat on the back, flanks, head, ears and tail should be tipped with color. The tipping should be evenly distributed and it is the even distribution rather than the degree of tipping which is of paramount importance. The legs should show tipping which will decrease towards the paws, but which should be as even as possible. The chin, stomach, chest and under tail is a pale apricot color. Nose leather: brick red may be outlined in black/brown. Paw pads: black/dark brown. Eye color: green or blue-green.”

You’ll also see another golden color classified as “Chinchilla Golden,” described as: “The undercoat is pale honey to bright apricot. Coat on back, flanks, head and tail sufficiently tipped with black to enhance a golden appearance. Legs and end of tail may be shaded with tipping. Chin, ear tufts, stomach and chest to be consistent dilute color, much lighter in tone than the undercoat color. The general effect is lighter than a shaded golden due to less tipping. Rims of eyes, lips and nose outlined with black. Nose leather: pink. Paw pads: black. Eye color: green or blue-green.”

Otherwise, the Golden British Shorthair shares the same characteristics as any other British Shorthair: They have thick and plush coats, a stock and muscular body, and a rounded face with adorably chubby cheeks.