British Longhair vs British Shorthair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Longhair	British Shorthair
Origins	United Kingdom	United Kingdom
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Group	Natural	Natural
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British Longhair vs British Shorthair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Longhair or British Shorthair cat?	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, British Longhair or British Shorthair cat?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds
Coat What is the difference between British Longhair and British Shorthair coats?	Dense, Straight	Short Hair
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set

British Longhair vs British Shorthair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Longhair or British Shorthair?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Low Maintenance Occasional grooming is recommended to keep the British Shorthair coat in good condition.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Longhair or British Shorthair?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.

British Longhair vs British Shorthair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Difficult to Train: British Longhair cat breeds are the least responsive, most stubborn, and hardest to train, often requiring professional guidance and extra effort to achieve even basic results.	Moderately Trainable: British Shorthair cat breeds require more patience, repetition, and reinforcement to learn new commands and behaviors, but can still be trained successfully with consistent efforts.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Longhair or British Shorthair?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, British Longhair or British Shorthair?	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Shorthair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Longhair vs British Shorthair?	High: British Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	Average to High: British Shorthair cats are highly affectionate cats.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Longhair or British Shorthair?	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Longhair or British Shorthair?	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: British Shorthair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Longhair vs British Shorthair?	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Longhair or British Shorthair?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Longhair or British Shorthair?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Longhair or British Shorthair?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

British Longhair vs British Shorthair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)	Highlander, Highland Straight, Britannica

British Longhair vs British Shorthair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do British Longhair cats live longer than British Shorthair?	12-15 years	12-17 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Longhair vs British Shorthair cat?	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The British Shorthair cat has a lower energy level than other cats.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Longhair or British Shorthair?	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Shorthair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Longhair vs British Shorthair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

British Longhair vs British Shorthair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, British Longhair vs British Shorthair cat?	$800 to $1200	$1,500 to $3,000

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