British Longhair Cattery

Code Fatate is a hobby breeder of British Longhair cats in San Giorgio a Cremano, on the edge of Naples. Our British Longhair kittens are born and raised at home with Claudia's family, have their pedigree, and go to their new homes healthy, socialised and with all their paperwork in order, in Naples, in Campania and throughout Italy.

Our British Longhair cattery in Naples

For us, breeding is not a job but a passion: every cat lives with us as part of the family. Here is what you get with a Code Fatate British Longhair kitten.

• Carefully chosen parents: we select healthy, beautiful parents with a gentle temperament. Our cats come with a pedigree.
• Born at home, not in a pen: the mothers give birth at home and the kittens grow up among voices, the TV and everyday life. They arrive at your home already used to people.
• Health first: we work with specialist vets. Vaccinations, health booklet and paperwork in order; deworming is done after a faecal test, not by the calendar.
• We follow up after the adoption too: feeding, brushing the long coat, the first nights at home. Claudia answers on WhatsApp even months after the adoption.

British Longhair kittens: how to reserve

1. Write to us or join the waiting list: with the «Notify me when they're born» button, we let you know as soon as a British Longhair litter is born.
2. We choose the kitten together: we tell you about the personality of each little one and send you photos and updates as they grow.
3. The kitten goes home when it is ready: after 12 weeks, weaned and with its first vaccinations, along with our advice for the first few weeks.
4. Delivery throughout Italy: we look after families in Naples and all over Campania and arrange safe delivery to the other regions too.

The British Longhair: the breed

The British Longhair is a charming and refined cat breed, appreciated for its soft, voluminous coat and its sweet, affectionate nature. Derived from the better-known short-haired variety, the British Shorthair, this breed stands out for its long, silky coat, which gives it a majestic, regal look.

Origins and Background

The British Longhair cat originated in Great Britain and is the result of crosses between the British Shorthair and long-haired cats such as the Persian, to introduce the long-hair gene. These crosses were made mainly after the Second World War, when people were trying to rebuild the genetic stock of British cats. The breed has kept the sturdy build of the British Shorthair, but with the advantage of a long coat, which gives it a unique and unmistakable charm.

Physical Appearance

The British Longhair is a medium-sized cat, sturdy and muscular. It has a compact, toned body, with a large round head and big, lively eyes that give it a sweet, friendly expression. Its coat is long, thick and dense, with a soft undercoat that needs regular care to stay beautiful.

• Size: Medium to large, with a solid, muscular body.
• Eyes: Large and round, often in intense shades of orange, copper, blue or green, depending on the coat colour.
• Coat: Long and dense, soft to the touch, and in need of frequent brushing.

British Longhair Colours

The British Longhair comes in a wide range of colours and patterns, which makes it one of the most versatile breeds in terms of variety of looks. The main colours include:

• Solids: Solid colours such as blue (one of the most famous), black, white, cream, red, chocolate, lilac.
• Tabby: Striped, spotted or marbled patterns, in colour combinations such as blue tabby, silver tabby, brown tabby.
• Bicolour: A solid colour with white patches, such as blue and white, black and white, red and white.
• Tricolour and Calico: Mixtures of colours such as white, black and orange (typical of females).
• Colorpoint: Similar to the Siamese, with a light-coloured body and darker points (face, ears, paws and tail), such as seal point, blue point, lilac point.
• Smoke and Shaded: The coat has a light base with darker tips, such as black smoke, blue smoke.

This wide variety of colours makes the British Longhair a cat that is always unique and sought after, both for its looks and for its sweet personality.

Character and Temperament

The British Longhair is known for its balanced, affectionate nature. It is a calm, reserved breed that adapts easily to home life and to families. Although independent, it enjoys the company of its family and becomes very attached to its owners, showing a discreet but deep devotion.

• Affectionate but independent: It is not an overly demanding cat when it comes to attention, but it enjoys cuddles and quiet moments with its humans.
• Well suited to apartment living: It is a cat that adapts perfectly to life indoors, without being too active or restless.
• Sociable: It gets along with other pets and children, making it ideal for families.
• Intelligent and playful: Although not hyperactive, it loves games that stimulate its intelligence and enjoys interactive play sessions.

Care and Maintenance

The British Longhair's long coat needs regular care to prevent tangles and keep the fur soft and shiny. We recommend brushing it at least two or three times a week, especially during shedding periods, to remove dead hair. Besides coat care, it is important to pay attention to basic hygiene such as cleaning the ears and trimming the nails.

Why Choose a British Longhair?

If you are looking for an elegant, affectionate and discreet cat, the British Longhair is the perfect choice. Its sociable, calm nature makes it an ideal companion for anyone who wants a cat that adapts easily to home life without being too demanding of attention. With its regal coat and its affectionate yet independent personality, this cat will win the heart of the whole family.

In our hobby cattery, we breed British Longhairs with passion and care, guaranteeing healthy, well-socialised kittens with a balanced temperament. If you would like to add a sweet, special companion to your family, the British Longhair is ready to give you years of love and affection.

Persian or British: the differences

We breed both, and the question we are asked most often is: what is the difference between the Persian Chinchilla and the British Longhair? Both are calm, long-haired cats that are perfect for apartment life, but they differ in looks, temperament and everyday care.

Feature	Chinchilla Persian	British Longhair
Origin	A variety of the Persian, developed in England in the late 19th century	Great Britain: it comes from the British Shorthair crossed with the Persian to get the long coat
Head and face	Short face, small nose, doll-like expression	Large, round head, full cheeks, teddy-bear expression
Body	Compact, medium bone structure	Strong and muscular, medium to large size
Coat	Very long and silky, white with only the tips silver or gold	Long and dense, with an undercoat; many colours: blue, lilac, cream, bicolour, tabby, colourpoint
Eyes	Emerald green, rimmed in black	Large and round: copper, orange, blue or green depending on the coat colour
Temperament	Calm and very sweet, loves peace and quiet and cuddles	Balanced, affectionate but independent, patient with children and other pets
Coat care	Daily brushing and eye cleaning	Two or three brushings a week, more during shedding
Life expectancy	12–16 years	12–16 years
Ideal for	People with time for daily grooming who want a sofa cat	People with less time for grooming, and families with children

In short: Chinchilla Persian: the most elegant and cuddly cat, but it needs brushing every day. British Longhair: sturdier and more independent, and needs less grooming time. The full comparison is in our guide British Longhair or Chinchilla Persian: which cat should you choose?. Still not sure which one is right for you? Message Claudia on WhatsApp: she will tell you about the temperament of the kittens of both breeds.

British Longhair Colours and EMS Codes

Every British Longhair colour and pattern (code BLH) has an EMS code, the same one you find on the pedigree. Here are the main colours with their respective codes.

General Breed Codes

• BLH: British Longhair (Long-haired cat)
• BSH: British Shorthair (Short-haired cat)

Solid Colours (Uniform)

• BLH a: Blue
• BLH n: Black
• BLH w: White
• BLH d: Red
• BLH e: Cream
• BLH c: Lilac
• BLH b: Chocolate
• BLH o: Cinnamon
• BLH p: Fawn

Codes for Bicolour Colours

Bicolours combine white with another solid colour.

• BLH a 03: Blue and White
• BLH n 03: Black and White
• BLH d 03: Red and White
• BLH e 03: Cream and White
• BLH c 03: Lilac and White
• BLH b 03: Chocolate and White
• BLH o 03: Cinnamon and White
• BLH p 03: Fawn and White

Codes for Tricolour and Tortie (Tortoiseshell) Colours

These colours apply mostly to females, where the colours mix in patches.

• BLH f: Tortie (Black and Red)
• BLH g: Blue-Cream Tortie
• BLH h: Chocolate Tortie
• BLH j: Lilac-Cream Tortie
• BLH q: Cinnamon Tortie
• BLH r: Fawn-Cream Tortie

Tricolour (Calico) Codes

• BLH f 03: Calico Black-Red-White
• BLH g 03: Calico Blue-Cream-White

Codes for Tabby Colours (Striped/Spotted/Marbled)

Tabbies have a pattern of stripes or spots on the body. Tabby codes include a base colour followed by the pattern type.

• BLH n 22: Brown Classic Tabby
• BLH a 22: Blue Classic Tabby
• BLH n 23: Brown Mackerel Tabby
• BLH a 23: Blue Mackerel Tabby
• BLH n 24: Brown Spotted Tabby
• BLH a 24: Blue Spotted Tabby
• BLH ns 22: Silver Classic Tabby (classic pattern on a silver base)
• BLH ns 23: Silver Mackerel Tabby
• BLH ns 24: Silver Spotted Tabby

Tabby Pattern Types:

• 22: Classic (marbled)
• 23: Mackerel (striped)
• 24: Spotted
• 25: Ticked (with minimal, almost invisible striping)

Codes for Colorpoints

Colorpoint cats have dark points on the face, ears, paws and tail. The codes are similar to those of solid colours, but add the number “33” to indicate the point colouring.

• BLH n 33: Seal Point
• BLH a 33: Blue Point
• BLH c 33: Lilac Point
• BLH b 33: Chocolate Point
• BLH d 33: Red Point
• BLH e 33: Cream Point
• BLH f 33: Tortie Point (Black and Red with points)
• BLH g 33: Blue-Cream Point
• BLH n 21 33: Seal Tabby Point (Colorpoint with stripes)

Codes for Smoke and Shaded Colours

Smoke cats have a dark colour on the upper part of the coat and a light base underneath. Shaded cats look similar but with a more delicate gradation towards the tip.

• BLH ns: Black Smoke
• BLH as: Blue Smoke
• BLH ds: Red Smoke
• BLH es: Cream Smoke
• BLH bs: Chocolate Smoke
• BLH cs: Lilac Smoke
• BLH os: Cinnamon Smoke
• BLH ps: Fawn Smoke
• BLH ns 11: Silver Shaded
• BLH ny 11: Golden Shaded

Codes for Tipped

Tipped cats have a white or very light coat with only the tips coloured. The codes include:

• BLH ns 12: Silver Tipped
• BLH ny 12: Golden Tipped

Examples of Multiple Combinations

A few examples of codes that combine patterns, colours and tips:

• BLH f 22: Brown Classic Tabby Tortie (Tortie Tabby)
• BLH a 24 33: Blue Spotted Tabby Colorpoint
• BLH ns 11 33: Silver Shaded Colorpoint

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These codes let you identify the combinations of colours and patterns of the British Longhair precisely. Thanks to the wide variety of options, this breed is truly unique and fascinating for cat lovers.