All information about British longhaired cat

Continue reading this knowledge grip guide to learn all information about the British longhaired cat breed, its origin, characteristics, character, care, health and where to adopt a specimen.

Source

• Europe
• United Kingdom

Physical characteristics

• thick tail
• Strong

Size

• Little bit
• Average
• Great

Average weight

• 3-5
• 5-6
• 6-8
• 8-10
• 10-14

Hope of life

• 8-10
• 10-15
• 15-18
• 18-20

Character

• Affectionate
• calmed down
• Shy
• Alone

Climate

• Cold
• Warm
• seasoned

hair type

• A half

Origin of the British Longhaired Cat

These cats originated after crossing between cats of the British shorthair breed (British shorthair), Persian cats and cats without pedigree. In the beginning, this crossing, instead of creating a new breed, was to preserve the British shorthair gene pool that was reduced after the first and second world wars, because if they were not crossed with other breeds they could become extinct.

The gene that gives Britons long hair has a recessive heritage, meaning that long-haired Brits may not show up until later generations. As British breeders sought to preserve the original short-haired breed, cats born with long hair were initially rejected, gifted, or even euthanized. Later, some breeders started to dedicate themselves to the creation of long-haired British cats, which generated controversy. Over time, these cats are becoming more and more popular, being recognized as a breed by WCF and TICA, but not yet by FIFE.

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Physical characteristics of the cat

British longhaired cats have similar physical characteristics to their shorthaired relatives, except for hair length. They measure between 28 and 30 cm, males can weigh up to 8 kg and females between 4 and 6 kg. Specifically, the main features are:

• Medium to large body and muscular.
• Robust chest and shoulders.
• Broad, rounded head with a strong chin.
• Short, broad nose with a slight indentation.
• Small, rounded ears.
• Big, round eyes, the colour matching the fur.
• Tail length about ⅔ of body length, fingers thick and rounded.
• Strong, rounded legs.
• Semi-long and soft coat with undercoat.

British Longhair Cat Colors

there are more than 300 varieties of colours in English people with long hair, it can be unicolour or bicolour, in addition to the following patterns:

• Tabby.
• Colourpoint.
• Tortie (turtle).
• Tipping (gold).

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British cat

British longhair cats are characterized by having calm, balanced, reserved and independent personalities. They are affectionate cats with their caregivers, but more independent and less affectionate than other breeds, without being rude. It is a cat that adapts very well to many types of homes, as well as children and other animals. However, he is a bit shy and suspicious of strangers.

They are very good hunters and they will not hesitate to chase any small insect around the house. It is not a breed that constantly follows its caregivers asking for affection, they are playful and ask for affection whenever they want.

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Care for British Longhair Cats

The care of a British long-haired cat should not be too different from any other long-haired breed and should take the following hygienic, nutritional and preventive measures :

• A balanced diet, complete and in quantity adjusted to your age, activity level, physiological state, health and environmental conditions. Dry food (rations) should combin with moist food (sachets or cans) daily in various doses for better control of urinary or dental diseases.
• Ear hygiene, as well as its revision for signs indicative of an infection or parasitism.
• Dental hygiene and its control in the prevention of tartar, oral diseases and feline chronic gingivostomatitis.
• Routine deworming and vaccination.
• Veterinary examinations when necessary and at least once a year from 7 years of age onwards.
• Brush your hair several times a week, even daily in the fall season (spring and fall) to avoid hairballs.
• Bathe as needed or at the time of hair loss to promote loss of dead hair and prevent ingestion.

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British Cat Health

British longhaired cats can live up to 18 years, provided they are well cared for and fed properly, as well as routine checkups and quick diagnosis of any health problems that may affect them, although they are susceptible to developing any type of illness or disease. infection affecting long-haired cats The British seem to have an increased predisposition to certain diseases, such as:

• Overweight and obesity – Excess fat and body weight can have serious health consequences, such as diabetes mellitus, urolithiasis and heart disease.
• Polycystic Kidney Disease – Fluid-filled cysts occur in the kidneys that can grow to the point of kidney damage and kidney failure.
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy: there is a thickening of the heart muscle, which limits the space for blood accumulation in the heart chambers and can lead to heart failure.
• Neonatal Isometry thermolysis: British cats are generally blood group B, and if they were bred to an A or AB male, group A or AB kittens that had it would suffer from this disease. when breastfed and could die after an immune-mediated reaction with ruptured cats. red blood cells (hemolysis).