British Longhair vs British Shorthair vs Himalayan Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Longhair	British Shorthair	Himalayan
Origins	United Kingdom	United Kingdom	United States United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Crossbreed
Popularity Rank	36	3	33
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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	Himalayan Persian, Colourpoint Persian, Longhaired Colourpoint, Himmy
Price Which one is cheaper, British Longhair vs British Shorthair vs Himalayan cat?	$800 to $1200	$1,500 to $3,000	$1000 to $2500
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA) The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)

British Longhair vs British Shorthair vs Himalayan Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan 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.	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds	Males: 12–18 pounds, Females: 9-15 pounds	Male: 9 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Copper	Blue
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.	Colorpoint pattern Base coat is cream or fawn with coloured points on ears, face, paws, and tail Point colours include seal, blue, chocolate, lilac, red, and cream, as well as lynx (tabby) and tortie patterns.
Coat What is the difference between British Longhair, British Shorthair and Himalayan coats?	Dense, Straight	Short Hair	Long
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Muscular	Solid
Head Shape	Round	Round	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Round	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Button	Short and Broad
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Robust
Tail Length	Plumed	Long and Tapered	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Moderate Sleep

British Longhair vs British Shorthair vs Himalayan Special Abilities Comparison

Attention Span	Short to moderate, relaxed and calm	Long, enjoys calm activities	Short to moderate, relaxed and gentle
Guarding Instinct	Moderate	High	Low
Protection Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Climbing Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Jumping Ability	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Swimming Ability	Poor	Poor	Poor
Water Affinity
Rescue Capability	Moderate	Moderate	Poor

British Longhair vs British Shorthair vs Himalayan Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Low maintenance Independent	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Easy to breed, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high protein	High protein, wet food	Balanced diet
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Low
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Exercise Needs	Medium	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	12-15 years	12-17 years	9-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Longhair vs British Shorthair vs Himalayan 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.	The Himalayan cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	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.	No Himalayan 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 vs Himalayan?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Himalayans tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Easy	Medium

British Longhair vs British Shorthair vs Himalayan Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and calm meows	Soft and gentle meows	Soft and infrequent meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Moderate, can be reserved	Good, calm and tolerant	Good, calm and gentle
Facial Expression	Calm and gentle	Calm and easygoing	Sweet and gentle
Tail Behavior	Calm tail, rarely flicks	Gentle swaying when calm	Sweet and gentle tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Low	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	Low	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Difficult
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	Medium	Medium
Activity	Moderately Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	Playful Medium	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Balanced Playmate. British Shorthair have a balanced playfulness.	Balanced Playmate. Himalayan have a balanced playfulness.
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.	Average Trainability: Himalayan cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.
Temperament Which one has a better personality, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	Affectionate	Affectionate	Dependent
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.	Himalayan 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 vs Himalayan?	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.	High: Himalayan cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.
Child Friendly Which cat is more kid-friendly, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Shorthair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Himalayan cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	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.	Himalayan cats are not the most dog-friendly breed.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Longhair vs British Shorthair vs Himalayan?	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the British Shorthair cat has an average level of intelligence.	Average: the Himalayan cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Below average: this cat breed tends to have difficulty getting along with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

British Longhair vs British Shorthair vs Himalayan Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Moderate	High	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	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.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Longhair or British Shorthair or Himalayan?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Minimal This cat breed sheds much less than the average.	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.

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