British Longhair breed guide

The British Longhair, also known as the Highlander, the Highland Straight, and the Britannica, is a medium-sized, long-haired breed of domestic cat, originating in Great Britain.

According to breeders, British Longhairs are quite calm and easy going. They make good house cats, as they are less active than many breeds and content with a sedentary, indoor life.

The coat is lustrous and physique is stout in general. The head is round, with bright circular eyes and short ears. The legs are short too, but strong and the tail is plush and thick. The chest is deep, giving the overall impression of a compact, medium-sized cat.

British Longhairs can come in a wide variety of colours and patterns, just like the British Shorthairs. These colours include black, white, red, cream, blue, chocolate, lilac, cinnamon, or fawn. With all of these colours, the patterns can include self, tabby, tortoiseshell, bicolour, smoke, tipped, and colourpointed.