Buyer question
How long does a British Longhair live?
Our Animal Library gives the British Longhair a lifespan of 12–17 years.
Source: the British Longhair page in the Everybarn Animal Library. British Longhair in the Animal Library
The detail
The British Shorthair’s calm, sturdy temperament in a semi-long, plush coat. British Longhairs are quiet, independent companions, content alone for a working day, but their coat needs more attention than the shorthair’s.
- Origin
- Great Britain
- Best fit
- Working owners, quiet homes
- Temperament
- Calm, independent, gentle
What to weigh
The dense coat mats without regular combing, and the breed gains weight easily. Persian outcrosses in its history bring kidney disease risk.