British Longhair vs Persian Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	British Longhair	Persian
Origins	United Kingdom	Iran
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Group	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	36	5
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British Longhair vs Persian Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, British Longhair or Persian cat?	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.
Bite Force	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Weak Bite Strength: Less than or around 10 PSI
Weight Which is heavier, British Longhair or Persian cat?	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds	Males: 9-13 pounds, Females: 8-12 pounds
Coat What is the difference between British Longhair and Persian coats?	Dense, Straight	Glossy
Hair Color and Pattern	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.	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).
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Copper Blue
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Medium Small Rounded

British Longhair vs Persian Grooming Comparison

Dental Care	Moderate	High
Grooming Which is easier to groom, British Longhair or Persian?	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, British Longhair or Persian?	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.

British Longhair vs Persian 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.	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 Persian?	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 Persian?	Affectionate	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	British Longhair 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 Persian?	High: British Longhair 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 Persian?	The British Longhair 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 Persian?	Very dog-friendly: British Longhair 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 Persian?	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Average: the Persian cat has an average level of intelligence.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, British Longhair or Persian?	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 Persian?	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 Persian?	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 Persian Other Names Comparison

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

British Longhair vs Persian Health Comparison

Life Expectancy Do British Longhair cats live longer than Persian?	12-15 years	14-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, British Longhair vs Persian cat?	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.	The Persian cat has a low energy level.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, British Longhair or Persian?	No British Longhair 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 Persian?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	High Persians tend to have more frequent health issues than other breeds.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)	Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD) Brachycephalic Airway Syndrome

British Longhair vs Persian Price Comparison

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

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