The British Longhair is the longhaired British Shorthair: a round sturdy body under a plush semi-long coat, equally calm and steady.
British Longhair is a medium-large breed with Moderate care needs. Judge fit by space, children, experience and other pets rather than looks.
Reference monthly cost: CNY 300-800. Include food, litter, parasite prevention, grooming and a vet reserve.
British Longhairs are cobby and solid with round heads and full cheeks, a dense semi-long coat with ruff and plumed tail, in British Shorthair colors. Adults weigh about 4-8 kg.
They are gentle, independent, quiet and steady, essentially matching the Shorthair temperament, disliking excessive handling and preferring calm companionship.
Brush two to three times weekly, more during molts to prevent mats. Historic Persian crosses make PKD and HCM screening worthwhile; manage weight.
Orijen's flagship grain-free cat kibble built around chicken, turkey and wild-caught fish, delivering a high-meat, biologically appropriate
pidan Tofu Cat LitterA plant-based tofu litter with fast clumping and low dust, light to carry and suitable for apartments and multi-cat homes.
Catit PIXI Smart FountainThe cat-ear-shaped PIXI smart fountain with UV-C treatment and app monitoring, compact for single-cat homes.
pidan Cardboard Cat ScratcherA replaceable corrugated scratcher for horizontal scratching that redirects claws away from sofas.
Tropiclean Slicker BrushA fine-pin slicker for daily loose hair and small tangles, common in longhair and shedding seasons.
It depends on the registry: some list it separately, others as a longhair division of the British Shorthair. It descends from the recessive longhair gene left by historic Persian crosses.
Yes if vertical space, scratching and daily play are provided; floor area alone is not the deciding factor.
Reference CNY 300-800 per month including food, litter, prevention and grooming; veterinary care is extra.
Daily brushing for longhair breeds and weekly for shorthair, plus nails, ears and teeth.