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Cats
# The British Longhair: temperament, price, health, and breeders
United Kingdom
A calm, round little cat, close to its family without being intrusive.
Size MediumLife expectancy 12–17 yearsBudget ≈ €75/monthKitten €1,000 – €1,800
[Find a breeder 84](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair) [ Compare with other breeds](https://www.pedibase.com/en/compare-cat-breeds?races=british-longhair)
The right choice?
## Is this breed right for you?
[Which cat is right for you?](https://www.pedibase.com/en/choose-your-cat)
Families and children Very good
Daily exercise needs Low
Apartment living Excellent
First-time owners Excellent
Other pets Very good
Tolerance of being alone Fair
Vocalization Quiet
Strengths and weaknesses
- Calm temperament: It is well suited to households looking for a peaceful and stable cat on a daily basis.
- Good indoor adaptation: Its moderate activity level makes it comfortable in an apartment if the environment is enriched.
- Measured but affectionate contact: It enjoys the company of its family without constantly seeking attention.
- Coat care: Its dense coat requires regular brushing to prevent knots and the buildup of dead hair.
- Tendency to overweight: Its natural calmness requires careful control of portions and physical activity.
- Sensitivity of certain lines: The choice of breeder is important due to possible hereditary predispositions.
Who is it for?
Ideal for
- Apartment living: Its calm temperament and low activity level are well suited to an indoor environment.
- Calm families: It appreciates gentle interactions and a stable routine.
- Motivated first-time adopters: It is generally easy to live with if coat maintenance is well anticipated.
Not recommended for
- Homes often absent: Even independent, it needs regular interactions and a lively environment.
- People reluctant to brush: Its abundant coat requires constant maintenance.
- Fans of very athletic cats: It is not the most active or demonstrative breed in play.
Meet the breed
## What does it look like?
1,75 mHuman
25 cmBritish Longhair
- Height at the withers
- 22–28 cm
- Weight
- 3–8 kg
- Coat
- Semi-long, dense
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Grooming
- High-maintenance coat
## Photos and videos
See the British Longhair in photos and videos: coat colors, size, and distinctive expressions.
Origins
## Where does it come from?
The British Longhair comes from the British Shorthair, an emblematic breed of the United Kingdom, some individuals of which carried the longhair gene introduced over the course of reconstruction crossbreeding carried out after the wars. Long considered as a separate variety rather than a distinct breed, it today retains the round silhouette, solid bone structure and calm temperament of its ancestor, with a more abundant coat.
Appearance
## What does it look like?
The British Longhair is a medium to large cat, compact, powerful and well-built. Its head is broad and round, with full cheeks, large and expressive eyes, medium ears well spaced apart and an open chest. Its semi-long to long coat is dense, supple and well furnished, with an often pronounced ruff and a thick, plumed tail.
Temperament
## Temperament and personality
The British Longhair is generally gentle, balanced and calm. It appreciates the presence of its humans, but keeps a certain elegant reserve and is not the most demonstrative of cats. Sociable without being clingy, it likes stable routines, calm interactions and reassuring environments.
Affectionate Intelligent Sociable
Living together
## Living with children and other pets
On a daily basis, it is a rather calm cat that alternates long periods of rest with moderate playtime. It adapts well to indoor life if its space is enriched with scratching posts, hiding places and a few play sessions. It generally tolerates reasonable solitude well and seeks comfort and observation more than intense activity.
Training
## Training and socialization
His education is based mainly on gentleness, consistency and clear habits. The British Longhair understands routines well, readily accepts house rules and can easily learn to use a scratching post, cat tree and carrier if habituation starts early. Grooming handling should be introduced gradually and associated with positive experiences.
Budget
## Price and budget for the British Longhair
The price of a British Longhair depends mainly on the quality of the lineage, the seriousness of the breeding, compliance with the standard, the coat, and the socialization work carried out before departure. The purchase cost is only part of the overall budget to anticipate.
[See cost breakdown](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-longhair/price)
Health
## Health at a glance
The British Longhair is generally a fairly robust cat, but its selection and morphology require careful monitoring of weight, the heart and certain lines predisposed to hereditary diseases. Responsible breeding, an appropriate diet and regular veterinary check-ups contribute greatly to preserving its quality of life.
[Prevention and things to watch for](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-longhair/health)
Nutrition
## Feeding your pet well
The British Longhair needs a complete, digestible diet that is well balanced in energy to support its muscle mass without promoting overweight. Protein quality, caloric density and regularity of portions matter more than the volume served.
[Our feeding advice](https://www.pedibase.com/en/cat-breed/british-longhair/food)
Did you know?
## Fun facts and popularity
The British Longhair shares a large part of its type with the British Shorthair, to the point of sometimes being perceived as its long-haired version. Its round expression and abundant coat give it a very sought-after plush-like appearance, but its temperament generally remains measured, calm and more discreet than spectacular.
FAQ
## Frequently asked questions about the British Longhair
Answers to common questions from future owners before their new companion arrives.
### Is the British Longhair suited to apartment living?
Yes, it generally adapts very well to apartment living thanks to its calm temperament, provided it has an enriched environment and daily interaction time.
### Does the British Longhair shed a lot?
Its shedding can be significant, especially during seasonal changes, and regular brushing is necessary to limit tangles, dead hair and excessive ingestion during grooming.
## Find a British Longhair breeder
The areas where Pedibase lists the most British Longhair breeders, along with their litters and typical prices.
[British Longhair breeders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine12](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/nouvelle-aquitaine) [British Longhair breeders in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur9](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/provence-alpes-cote-dazur) [British Longhair breeders in Hauts-de-France9](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/hauts-de-france) [British Longhair breeders in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes9](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/auvergne-rhone-alpes) [British Longhair breeders in Centre-Val de Loire7](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/centre-val-de-loire) [British Longhair breeders in Île-de-France6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/ile-de-france) [British Longhair breeders in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/bourgogne-franche-comte) [British Longhair breeders in Normandy6](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/normandy)
### British Longhair breeders by country
[160 breeders of British Longhair in Germany](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/germany) [84 breeders of British Longhair in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair) [48 breeders of British Longhair in Italy](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/italy) [22 breeders of British Longhair in Austria](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/austria) [20 breeders of British Longhair in the United Kingdom](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/united-kingdom) [12 breeders of British Longhair in Spain](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/spain) [4 breeders of British Longhair in Croatia](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/croatia) [4 breeders of British Longhair in Denmark](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/denmark) [3 breeders of British Longhair in Switzerland](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair/switzerland)
[All breeders of British Longhair in France](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair)
## Ready to welcome a British Longhair?
Find a registered, verified breeder near you and meet your future companion with confidence.
[View breeders](https://www.pedibase.com/en/breeders-of-british-longhair)
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