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Compare British Longhair
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Size and coat
- Size
- British LonghairMedium
- Typical adult weight
- British Longhair3.2–7.7 kg
- Coat
- British LonghairSemi-long coat
- Typical lifespan
- British Longhair14–20 years
Activity and care
- Activity
- British LonghairUsually calm and laid-back
- Grooming
- British LonghairDaily
- Shedding
- British LonghairTends to shed a lot
- Vocal
- British LonghairTends to be quiet
Home life
- Indoors and outdoors
- British LonghairBenefits from some safe outdoor space
- Time alone
- British LonghairUsually copes with a few hours alone
- Owner experience
- British LonghairOften suits first-time cat owners
Living with others
- Children
- British LonghairUsually better with older, calmer children
- Living with dogs
- British LonghairOften gets on with a cat-friendly dog
These are typical breed tendencies from reviewed sources, never a promise about an individual cat. Read each guide for the detail and ask the breeder or rescue about the cat you are considering.