Buyer question
Is a British Longhair good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the British Longhair 5 out of 5 for beginners (low-drama, self-reliant).
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.
- Temperament
- Calm, independent, gentle
- Best fit
- Working owners, quiet homes
- Energy
- 2 out of 5 (Low; play keeps weight off)
- Grooming load
- 3 out of 5 (Comb two or three times a week)
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.