Persian vs British Longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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

Size Which is bigger, Persian or British Longhair cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, Persian or British Longhair cat?	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds
Coat What is the difference between Persian and British Longhair coats?	Glossy	Dense, Straight
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide variety of coat colours and patterns, including solid, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolor, tricolor, and colorpoint; common patterns are Himalayan (colorpoint) and chinchilla (silver or golden with black tipping).	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Eye Color	Copper Blue	Gold Copper
Ear Shape	Medium Small Rounded	Medium Rounded Wide-set

Persian vs British Longhair Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	High	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Persian or British Longhair?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, Persian or British Longhair?	High If you're looking for a cat that won't leave a trail of fur everywhere they go, you might want to rethink your choice of pet.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

Persian vs British Longhair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Trainability	Challenging to Train: Persian cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, Persian or British Longhair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, Persian or British Longhair?	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: Persian vs British Longhair?	High: Persian cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: British Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, Persian or British Longhair?	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Persian or British Longhair?	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, Persian vs British Longhair?	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Persian or British Longhair?	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Persian or British Longhair?	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Persian or British Longhair?	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.

Persian vs British Longhair Other Names Comparison

Other Names What other names do they have?	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)

Persian vs British Longhair Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do Persian cats live longer than British Longhair?	14-15 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Persian vs British Longhair cat?	The Persian cat has a low energy level.	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Persian or British Longhair?	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, Persian vs British Longhair?	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)

Persian vs British Longhair Price Comparison

Price Which one is cheaper, Persian vs British Longhair cat?	$1500 to $3000	$800 to $1200

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