British Longhair
VS
Oriental Short Hair
British Longhair vs Oriental Short Hair
Compare British Longhair and Oriental Short Hair side by side and get a clear picture of what sets the breeds apart. Explore differences in size, weight, temperament, activity level, and other key traits to more easily decide which breed best fits your lifestyle and circumstances.
Characteristic
British Longhair
Oriental Short Hair
Breed type
Purebred
Purebred
Height
30 – 36 cm
20 – 25 cm
Weight
3 – 8 kg
2 – 5 kg
Life expectancy
12 – 17 years
10 – 15 years
Child friendly
2/5
4/5
Energy level
2/5
5/5
Intelligence
3/5
5/5
Trainability
2/5
5/5
Health
4/5
3/5
Grooming needs
5/5
3/5
Shedding
4/5
3/5
Barking level
0/5
0/5
Aggressiveness
0/5
0/5
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Characteristics
British Longhair
Oriental Short Hair
Great with kids
High energy
Super smart
Easy to train
Summary
About British Longhair
British Longhairs are sturdy, medium‑large cats with a plush semi‑long coat and round “teddy bear” look. Calm, polite, and quietly affectionate, they suit many homes. They’re moderately active, need regular grooming, and are generally healthy when bred with attention to heart, kidney, and joint care.
About Oriental Short Hair
Oriental Shorthairs are elegant, athletic cats with a Siamese‑type body, large ears and a sleek, low‑maintenance coat in many colors and patterns. Highly social, vocal, playful and intelligent, they crave daily interaction, mental stimulation and close companionship with their people.
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