Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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Name	Chartreux	Nebelung	British Longhair
Origins	France	United States	United Kingdom
Cat Breeds By Country Of Origin
Group	Natural	Natural	Natural
Popularity Rank	68	40	36
Reviews	0	1	0
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Other Names What other names do they have?	Felis catus coeruleus Chartreuse cat Chartreaux Cat Felis Silvestris Cartusenensis	Longhaired Russian Blue	British Longhair Variant, British Semi-Longhair, Longhair British, Britannica (European), Lowlander (United States)
Price Which one is cheaper, Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair cat?	$1500 to $2000	$600 to $1200	$800 to $1200
Cost Of Ownership	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Breed Recognition	CFA (Cat Fanciers' Association) TICA (The International Cat Association) FIFe (Fédération Internationale Féline)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) American Cat Fanciers Association (ACFA)	The International Cat Association (TICA) Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe)

Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair Size, Appearance and Physical Traits Comparison

Size Which is bigger, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair cat?	Medium The medium-sized cats usually weigh 10-15 pounds and are 8-11 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.	Large The large-sized cats usually weigh 10-20 pounds and are 10-16 inches long from the nose down.
Weight Which is heavier, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair?	Male: 10 - 15 pounds, Female: 7 - 11 pounds	Male: 10 - 14 pounds, Female: 7 - 9 pounds	Male: 10 - 18 pounds, Female: 8 - 16 pounds
Bite Force	Strong Bite Strength: Greater than or around 15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI	Average Bite Strength: Around 10-15 PSI
Body Type	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.	Semi-foreign Nebelung have a moderate build, more elongated than cobby cats but not as slender as foreign cats.	Cobby This body type is a mix between the cobby and foreign types.
Ear Shape	Medium Rounded Wide-set	Large Pointed Wide-set	Medium Rounded Wide-set
Eye Color	Gold Copper	Green	Gold Copper
Hair Color and Pattern	Blue	Solid blue-grey coat with a silvery sheen.	Wide range of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, bicolor, and more.
Coat What is the difference between Chartreux, Nebelung and British Longhair coats?	Short Hair	Long	Dense, Straight
Leg Lenght	Medium	Medium	Medium
Whisker Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Musculature	Solid	Lean	Robust
Head Shape	Round	Oval	Round
Toe Count	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back	5 front 4 back
Eye Shape And Orientation	Hooded	Almond-shaped	Round
Night Vision
Paw Size	Medium	Medium	Medium
Nose Structure	Concave	Straight	Button
Neck Length	Medium	Medium	Medium
Fur Texture	Fine Short Silky	Soft Curled	Fine Short Silky
Bone Density	Medium	Medium	Medium
Flexibility	High	High	High
Bone Structure	Heavy	Robust	Fine
Tail Length	Long and Tapered	Plumed	Plumed
Sleep Patterns	Average	Moderate Sleep	Active Less Sleep

Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair Special Abilities Comparison

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

Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair Health Comparison

Litter Size	3-5 Kittens	4-6 Kittens	2-4 Kittens
Special Needs	Moderate grooming Independent	Affectionate High grooming	Affectionate High grooming
Breeding	Easy to breed, healthy and robust	Requires experienced breeders, small litter size	Requires grooming knowledge, small to moderate litter size
Dietary Preferences	High protein, low carbs	High protein, wet food	Low fat, high protein
Solo Time Tolerance	Medium	Medium	Medium
Noise Sensitivity	Low	High	Low
Genetic Diversity	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Sensitivity To Changes	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity	Medium sensitivity
Food Motivation	High	Moderate	Moderate
Feeding Schedule	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening	Twice a day Morning and Evening
Maintenance Level	Low	High	Low
Exercise Needs	High	Medium	Medium
Life Expectancy Which will live longer, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair?	12-15 years	11-16 years	12-15 years
Energy Level Which is more energetic, Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair cat?	The Chartreux cat has a lower energy level than other cats.	The Nebelung cat has an average energy level.	The British Longhair cat has a higher energy level than other cat breeds.
Hypoallergenic Which cat is hypoallergenic, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair?	No Chartreux cats don't do well with allergy sufferers by causing an allergic reaction.	No Nebelung 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, Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair?	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.	Low Very healthy cat breed.
Health Problems	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Struvite Crystals	Periodontal Disease Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity	Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM) Obesity Polycystic Kidney Disease (PKD)
Climate	Temperate	Temperate	Temperate
Cold Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Heat Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Breeding Difficulty	Medium	Medium	Medium

Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair Characteristics and Personality Comparison

Common Vocalizations	Quiet and infrequent meows	Quiet and shy meows	Quiet and calm meows
Interaction With Other Pets	Good, calm and friendly	Good, gentle and social	Moderate, can be reserved
Facial Expression	Quiet and observant	Shy and gentle	Calm and gentle
Tail Behavior	Slow swaying when calm	Shy and gentle tail movements	Calm tail, rarely flicks
Explorer Instincts	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Attention Needs	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Protectiveness	High	Moderate	Moderate
Territoriality	High	Moderate	Moderate
Independence	High	Moderate	Moderate
Response To Commands	High	Moderate	Moderate
Adaptability To Indoor Life	High	High	High
Hunting Drive	High	Moderate	Moderate
Play Style	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm	Playful Gentle Calm
Escape Tendencies	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Curiosity	High	Moderate	Moderate
Hunting Skills	High ⬆️	Moderate ⏺️	Moderate ⏺️
Reaction To Strangers	Cautious	Cautious	Cautious
Stalking Behavior	Low	Moderate	Moderate
Aggression Level	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Training Difficulty	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Agility	Moderate	Moderate	Moderate
Travel Compatibility	Medium	Low	Low
Activity	Highly Active	Moderately Active	Moderately Active
Compatibility With Other Animals	High Friendly Tolerant	Playful Medium	Playful Medium
Household Noise Tolerance	High	Medium	Medium
Playfulness	Active Adventurer. Chartreux are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. Nebelung are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.	Active Adventurer. British Longhair are quite playful and enjoy frequent play sessions.
Trainability	Challenging to Train: Chartreux cat breeds are more stubborn, independent, and less receptive to training, requiring specialized techniques and more persistence to achieve desired results.	Average Trainability: Nebelung cat breeds are less interested in training and obedience, but can still learn basic commands and routines with enough practice and rewards.	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, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair?	Yes This cat loves to sit on his owner's lap.	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, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair?	Affectionate	Gentle	Affectionate
Adaptability Which cat has a higher adaptability potential?	Chartreux cats adapt very well to lifestyle changes and basically all living environments.	Nebelung 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: Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair?	High: Chartreux cats are genuinely loyal, soft and gentle, loving and affectionate cats toward their handlers.	High: Nebelung 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, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair?	The Chartreux cat is a child-friendly breed.	The Nebelung cat is a child-friendly breed.	The British Longhair cat is a child-friendly breed.
Dog Friendly Which cat is more dog-friendly, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair?	Very dog-friendly: Chartreux owners often find that their cats get along very well with the family dog.	Dog-friendly: Nebelung cats generally get on well 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, Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair?	Smart: Chartreux's has great intelligence.	Outstanding: Nebelung is one of the brightest cat breeds.	Outstanding: British Longhair is one of the brightest cat breeds.
Social Needs Which cat is more social, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair?	Lots: this cat breed needs lots of social interaction.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.	Average: they need as much social interaction as the average cat.
Stranger Friendly Which cat is more stranger friendly, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair?	Very: this cat breed gets on very well with strange people.	Average: this cat breed gets on relatively well with strangers.	Above-average: this cat breed gets on well with strangers.
Vocalization Which cat is the loudest, Chartreux or Nebelung 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.	Low Low vocalization cats are a category of cats that typically make less noise than other cats.

Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair Grooming Comparison

Seasonal Shedding	Low	Moderate	High
Grooming Tools Needed	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb Deshedding Tool	Brush Nail Clipper Comb
Dental Care	Low	Low	Moderate
Grooming Which is easier to groom, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair?	High Maintenance This cat breed requires more time and effort than other breeds.	Moderate Maintenance Grooming your Nebelung 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, Chartreux or Nebelung or British Longhair?	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.	Moderate This cat breed is of average shedding.

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Chartreux vs Nebelung vs British Longhair Cat Breed Comparison

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