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.
地貌
波斯克西拉語Name
英國長髮
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
外套
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
有眼
Emerald green, rimmed in black
Large and round: copper, orange, blue or green depending on the coat colour
二. 期間
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