2023 Author: Alex Livingston | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-11-26 11:39
Long ignored, hidden, even denied, the British Longhair it eventually crept in as a breed in its own right, alongside its short-haired cousin, the British Shorthair. Here is one roundup of images and beautiful photos that will certainly make you appreciate these felines.
This breed is known by many names, including "Highland Straight", "Britannica" and "Highlander", although it is popularly known as British Longhair.
The origin of the British Longhair dates back to 1870 approximately and is, essentially, the longer haired British Shorthair, but is considered to be a more recent breed.
Between 1914 and 1918, cat lovers began to to cross British Shorthair cats with Persians, thus creating the British Longhair breed which displays all the unique characteristics of a Persian's coat and the temperament of a British Shorthair.
British Longhair cats have a pleasant temperament and they are affectionate and approachable. This makes these cats perfect for any cat-loving family.
These long-haired cats they also get along well with other animals servants of the family and with children, but do not like to be carried around.
Sometimes they spend hours lying somewhere sleeping, but they also love to be pampered and caressed.
They are not known to be an active breed, in fact British Longhairs should be encouraged to play and exercise.
Their intelligence and social behavior makes them easily trainable. Training these cats to recover and obey commands at the beginning of their life helps to develop their behavioral characteristics in the right way.
Male British Longhairs are enough relaxed and cheerful, while the females are more serious.
Although kittens are naturally playful, they get lazy as they grow up.
This feline needs a good one coat care. To keep a good-looking British Longhair you will need to brush it at least once a week.
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