![]() Make sure you set aside some time once or twice per week to give your British Longhair a good brush to keep them looking purr-fect. Like all double-coated felines, they will shed more heavily twice per year in Spring to get rid of their heavy winter coat, and in Autumn to prepare for the next winter coat to grow in. Do British Longhairs Shed?Īlthough British Longhair Cats don’t shed as much as other long-haired breeds, they still require regular grooming to prevent knots and matting of their fur. Once British Longhairs get familiar with their hooman families, they are known for being fiercely loyal and patient, ideal for those with young children and cat-friendly dogs. Like all cats, British Longhairs still enjoy their playtime, now swapping hunting mice and rats for feather wands, so make sure to set aside some time each day to enrich their lives with play and toys. With this, they are often described as lazy cats, but this laid-back temperament can make them the perfect family cat due to their tolerant and affectionate personalities. Once a proficient hunter and protector of barns and Roman soldier’s goods, nowadays British Longhairs prefer to snuggle up with their hooman companion or snooze on the edge of the sofa. Here’s a sketch we made earlier of the anatomy of a British Longhair Cat:īritish Longhair Temperament and Personality Their Persian-like main and coat come in a range of colours and patterns, from solid black, to bi-colour cream and red, to tabby, giving pet owners a range to choose from. ![]() Although these kitties shed less than other long-haired breeds, their fur is prone to matting so regular grooming is still a must for these cats. ![]() With its smiley chubby cheeked face, round eyes, and wide-set ears similar to that of its British Shorthaired cousin, you can see why the Cheshire Cat from Alice in Wonderland was based on the faces of these cuties.īritish Longhairs have a sturdy, muscular build, and, similar to Persians, have a plush double coat with a thick-insulating undercoat and a soft top coat. To get their famous cuddly-long hair, British Shorthairs were bred with Persian Cats between 1914-1918, introducing the long-haired genetics and thus gifting the world with the British Longhair Cat. British Longhairs are descendants of British Shorthair Cats which were originally imported to the UK from Egypt by the Romans when they invaded Britain in 43AD. However, this chubby chipmunk-cheeked cat’s origins couldn’t be more ancient. The British Longhair is a relatively new breed of cat, only being officially recognised as a pedigree breed by The International Cat Association (TICA) in 2009. Shedding: Moderate History of the British Longhair: British Longhair Basics:Īverage Weight: Male: 4kg – 7.7kg Female: 3.2kg – 6kgĬolours: Black, blue, cream, red, grey, lilac So, whether you’re thinking about adding a British Longhair to your fur-fam or already have one at home to snuggle with (we’re very jealous), this breed guide is for you. If you want your very own teddy bear in cat form, this kitty is for you! Today we’ll be covering everything there is to know about the British Longhair, the UK’s cuddliest furball.
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