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British Longhair

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British Semi-longhair (Face, Colorpoint)
Face, Colorpoint

Breed Information

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Name British Longhair
Other names British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)
Origin United Kingdom
Size Large
Coat Semi-long
Lap Cat No
Life span 12-15 years
Temperament

Affectionate

Friendly

Independent

Laid-back

Loyal

Sociable

Weight

Male: 10 - 18 pounds

Female: 8 - 16 pounds

Colors

Bi-color

Colorpoint

Ticked

Kitten Prices

Average $800 - $1200 USD

If you're looking for a family cat or devoted companion to keep you company without being especially needy, the British Longhair makes a great choice. British Longhair kittens from a reputable breeder typically cost between $800–$1,200 depending on pedigree.

Breed Characteristics

Adaptability

5 stars

Affection Level

5 stars

Child Friendly

4 stars

Good With Others: It is usually good with adults and children (6+) and can be affectionate towards them.

Dog Friendly

5 stars

Energy Level

4 stars

Grooming

5 stars

High Maintenance: Frequent grooming is advised to keep its coat in top notch shape. Besides spending quality time, grooming will keep the coat clean and healthy and will allow you to check for serious problems.

Health Issues

1 stars

Hypoallergenic: NoGenerally Healthy: It doesn't have as many known illnesses and conditions as other cats. Best for owners who do not want to worry about long-term medical costs.

Intelligence

5 stars

Shedding

2 stars

Moderate Shedding: Expect this cat to shed moderately. By providing it proper nutrition, regular grooming, and keeping the shedding contained to a small area, like a pet bed, will minimize shedding and make it more manageable.

Social Needs

3 stars

Stranger Friendly

4 stars

Vocalization

1 stars

Low Vocalization: It is known to be quiet. Therefore, owners shouldn't be concerned of excessive and undesirable crying or meowing, especially at night.

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British Semi-longhair Kitten (Face, Muzzle)
Face, Muzzle

Kitten Names

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03 Coco Kiki
04 Turbo Amora
05 Felix Lulu
06 Loki Puma
07 Alex Olivia
08 Oscar Tippy
09 Apollo Leah
10 Titan Lily
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Overview

The British Longhair is a large, semi-long-haired breed of domestic cat, originating in Great Britain and are a cross between the British Shorthair and Persian cat breeds. Apart from its coat length, the British Longhair is identical to the British Shorthair. The coat is lustrous and physique is stout in general. The head is broad, and round or even squarish, with bright circular eyes and short ears. The legs are somewhat short, but strong. The tail is plush and thick. The chest is deep, giving the overall impression of a compact, medium-sized cat. The belly hair may be curly.

British Longhairs can come in a wide variety of colours and patterns, just like the British Shorthairs. These colours include black, white, red, cream, blue, chocolate, lilac, cinnamon, or fawn. With all of these colours, the patterns can include self, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolour, smoke, tipped, and (in some registries) colour-pointed.

Children & Other Pets

According to breeders, British Longhairs are quite calm and easy going. British Longhairs make good indoor cats, as they are less active than many breeds, and content with a sedentary, comfortable life.

Despite having a somewhat independent nature, however, British Longhair cats do enjoy being petted and cuddled, and they need the company of people and other cats or pets. Therefore, you do have to be certain you can make time for them.

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