British LongHair
There is something so exciting about long haired cat. These kitties famous for downy fur are some highly sought after due to their beautiful look.
Most population think about regal Persian or the brawny Norwegian Forest Cat there are multiple long haired cat breeds out there.
Read this to learn about 20 various cats wiht long fur to find perfect choice for your family.
American Bobtail
The American Bobtail comes in multiple coat types, colors with bobcat like spotted patterns being most popular in the breed.
They can have dense short coats, short tail and medium long haired coats.
Their tails are one third to half the length of average cats tail
Their coats are maintained with regular brushing.
Weight 7 to 16 pounds
Lifespan 13 to 18 years
Origin United States
2 Selkirk Rex
Same as LaPerm, Selkirk Rex cats are famous for their curly or wavy coats which are plusher and thicker than those seen in LaPerm competitors.
The Selkirk Rex can have long or short coat, with both lengths soft to touch, same as teddy bear.
These cats are moderate shedders but their coats should not be brushed too much to maintain the integrity of their curls.
Origin US
Weight: 6 to 16 pounds
Lifespan 15 to 20 years
3 Scottish Fold
Scottish Folds are famous for their highly dense coats which can be either long or short.
Their resilient coats come in every color and combination except pointed colorations.
Long haired Scottish Folds will need to important grooming up for 4 times weekly to remove dead hairs and avoid matting.
Weight 9 to 13 pounds
Lifespan 14 to 16 years
Origin Scotland
4 Pixiebob
Pixiebobs are mega cats that resemble wild bobcats in multiple ways.
They have have wooly coats that outstanding from their bodies, spotted patterning and short tails.
Few Pixiebobs have short hair but most are long haired.
Their coats are thick, soft and weather resistant.
Weight 8 to 18 Pounds
Lifespan 13 to 15 years
Origin United States
5 LaPerm
LaPerms are unique looking cat breeds sporting a beautiful, soft silky curly coat.
Their fur can range from short to long, but always has few curling or waving to it.
Despite the upkeep curly hair is for human, LaPerms may require less grooming than you think.
Brushing them twice a week can keep tangles far away and keep curls in better position.
Origin USA
Lifespan 10 to 15 years
Weight 5 to 8 pounds
6 Manx
Manx cats can have short or long coats both of which come in multiple colors and patterns.
The long haired version of the Manx is famous as the Cymric.
These cats have double coats which can make them prone to shedding specially during autumn and spring.
Their dense, plush double coats are silky often consist of breeches that give them the appearance of wearing old style baggy pants.
Origin Isle of Man
Weight 8 to 12 pounds
Lifespan 14 to 16 years
6 Japanese Bobtail
The Japanese Bobtail can have long or medium coats both with soft and silky texture.
They do not shed much so they are easy to groom and maintain. Their coats can come in multiple colors and patterns though most famous is called Mike which translates to three fur.
The Mike patterning consisting three colors white with red and black splotching.
Origin Japan
Lifespan 9 to 15 years
Weight 5 to 10 pounds
7 British Longhair
British Longhairs have impressive double coats consisting of soft and silky upper layer thick and plush undercoat.
Their fur stands away from their body making these kitties appear bigger than they really are.
They come in colors and patterns.
They shed lightly in compare to few of other long haired breed but will go through seasonal coat changes twice annually.
Orign Great Britain
Lifespan 12 to 17 years
Weight 8 to 18 pounds.
