Photo: Chatterie des Millenovæ · CC BY-SA 4.0 cat breed · 135 on Animalso
British Longhair
- Animal
- Cat
- Origin
- United Kingdom
About the British Longhair
The British Longhair is listed as a cat breed from the United Kingdom. The supplied description identifies it as the pedigree version of the British domestic cat landrace, with a stocky body, thick coat, and broad face. Its background notes that the most familiar colour variant is called British Blue, characterized by a solid grey-blue coat, copper-coloured eyes, and a medium-sized tail. Other colours and patterns are also listed, including tabby and colourpoint. These details describe the breed’s body shape, coat, face, tail, eyes, and recognized colour variations. The entry places the breed in the cat family and identifies its species and type as cat. The official reference supplied for this entry is a Wikipedia page about the British Longhair. The origin is given as the United Kingdom, matching the stated background of British domestic cats and the breed’s listed origins.
What stands out
- Stocky body and broad face
- Thick coat
- British Blue colour variant
- Tabby and colourpoint patterns listed
Worth knowing
- Copper-coloured eyes noted for British Blue
- Description refers to British domestic cat landrace
Who it suits
This entry suits people seeking a United Kingdom cat breed with a stocky build, thick coat, and broad face. It may also interest readers comparing grey-blue, tabby, or colourpoint coat patterns.
In short
The British Longhair entry presents a United Kingdom cat breed defined by its stocky form, thick coat, and broad face. It also records several coat patterns and the distinctive British Blue colour variant.
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Tiffanie United Kingdom Photo: Matt Buck · CC BY-SA 2.0 Photo credits7 photographs on this page
- British Longhair — Chatterie des Millenovæ · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- British Shorthair — BritishEmpire · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- Burmilla — David Johnson [1] · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- European Burmese — Heikkisiltala · CC BY 3.0 · file page
- Rex mutation — Anthony Ivanoff · Public domain · file page
- Thai Lilac — Dreistone · CC BY-SA 4.0 · file page
- Tiffanie — Matt Buck · CC BY-SA 2.0 · file page
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