British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Longhair	Norwegian Forest	Persian
Origins	United Kingdom	Norway	Iran
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	36	14	5
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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)	Skogkatt, Skaukatt, Norsk Skogkatt, Norsk Skaukatt, Weegie	Longhair, Persian Longhair, Shiraz, Shirazi
Price Which one is cheaper, British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest vs Persian cat?	$800 to $1200	$900 to $1500	$1500 to $3000
Cost Of Ownership	Moderate	Moderate	High
Breed Recognition	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)	Norwegian Forest Cat Club Norwegian Forest Cat Fanciers' Association	No data available

British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Longhair or Norwegian Forest or Persian 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 Norwegian Forest or Persian?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds	Male: 12 - 16 pounds, Female: 9 - 12 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Substantial Norwegian Forest are large and heavy-boned with a strong, muscular build.	No data available
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Tufted Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Gold Green	Copper Blue
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	All coat colours and patterns, except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac; most commonly seen in tabby patterns.	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).
Coat What is the difference between British Longhair, Norwegian Forest and Persian coats?	Dense, Straight	Long Hair	Glossy
Leg Lenght	Medium	Large	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Robust	Muscular	Muscular
Head Shape	Round	Triangular	Flat-faced
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Round	Almond-shaped	Almond-shaped
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Button	Straight	Straight
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Silky Long	Short Dense
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Fine	Robust	Slender Fine
Tail Length	Plumed	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep	Active Less Sleep

British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest vs Persian Special Abilities Comparison

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

British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest vs Persian Health Comparison

Litter Size	2-4 Kittens	2-4 Kittens	3-5 Kittens
Special Needs	Affectionate High grooming	Active High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, large litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small litter size
Dietary Preferences	Low fat, high protein	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	High	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Genetic Diversity	Moderate	High	Low
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	Moderate	High	Low
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Three times a day Morning, Afternoon, 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 Norwegian Forest or Persian?	12-15 years	12-16 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest vs Persian cat?	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Norwegian Forest cat has an average energy level.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Longhair or Norwegian Forest or Persian?	No British Longhair cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Norwegian Forest cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Persian cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.
Common Health Issues Which cat is healthier, British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest vs Persian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Norwegian Forests tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Hip Dysplasia Glycogen Storage Disease IV	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome
Climate	Temperate	Cold	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest vs Persian Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and calm meows	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and sweet meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Moderate, can be reserved	Good, adaptable and friendly	Good, calm and friendly
Facial Expression	Calm and gentle	Independent and alert	Calm and sweet
Tail Behavior	Calm tail, rarely flicks	Independent and alert tail movements	Calm and sweet tail movements
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	High	Low
Attention Needs	Moderate	Moderate	Low
Protectiveness	Moderate	High	Low
Territoriality	Moderate	High	Low
Independence	Moderate	High	Low
Response To Commands	Moderate	High	Low
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	Moderate	High	Low
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Active Curious Playful	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Moderate	High	Low
Curiosity	Moderate	High	Low
Hunting Skills	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️	Low ⬇️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Friendly 😊	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Moderate	High	Low
Aggression Level	Moderate	Low	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Difficult
Agility	Moderate	High	Low
Travel Compatibility	Low	Low	Low
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. Norwegian Forest have a balanced playfulness.	Relaxed Player. Persian are moderately playful but enjoy a relaxed and serene environment.
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.	Average Trainability: Norwegian Forest cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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.
Lap Cat Which cat is lap type, British Longhair or Norwegian Forest or Persian?	No This cat sits on its owner's lap less than other breeds.	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 Norwegian Forest or Persian?	Affectionate	Sweet	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Longhair cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Norwegian Forest cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Persian cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.
Affection Level Which is the more affectionate cat breed: British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest vs Persian?	High: British Longhair cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Norwegian Forest cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Persian 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 Norwegian Forest or Persian?	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Norwegian Forest cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Persian cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, British Longhair or Norwegian Forest or Persian?	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Very dog-friendly: Norwegian Forest owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Not dog-friendly: Persian cannot live with dogs.
Intelligence Which cat is smarter, British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest vs Persian?	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Smart: Norwegian Forest's has great intelligence.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Longhair or Norwegian Forest or Persian?	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Above-average: they need more social interaction than average cats.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, British Longhair or Norwegian Forest or Persian?	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively 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 Norwegian Forest or Persian?	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.	Moderate	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

British Longhair vs Norwegian Forest vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	High	High	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb	Brush Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool
Dental Care	Moderate	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Longhair or Norwegian Forest or Persian?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Norwegian Forest cat is an essential part of caring for their health and well-being.	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.
Shedding Which cat sheds less, British Longhair or Norwegian Forest or Persian?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	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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