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I've heard that "Cheshire" is the name of a county in the United Kingdom. Then, although it isn't as magical as the book's character, does "Cheshire cat" is a cat's breed that actually exists in Britain?

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Rebecca

The looks of the Cheshire Cat are actually based off the cat breed called the British Shorthair from the UK. It is a very popular cat breed around the world due to its distinct, cute looks. In Alice in Wonderland, the Cheshire Cat is famous for its toothy grin and mischievous personality, but the British Shorthair breed in reality is actually known for being quite sweet, tame, and well-behaved.

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