British, lovlender, highlander - this is also the name of a species of animals, better known to us as British longhair cats. Highlanders are distinguished from the usual British shorthair by longer hair. By the way, often with purebred shorthair parents long-haired kittens are born, although this is more an exception than a rule. The history of this breed began in the UK around 1870, when breeders began to breed short-haired British with Persians.
British longhair cat
Photos clearly demonstrate the fact that highlanders are broad-chested, muscular and short-legged animals of medium size. Full cheeks and a wide forehead, as well as a thick powerful neck only confirm the fact that the constitution of lovlenders is no different from the physique and standards of the short-haired variety of British cats. Ears are small, extended to the base, are at a sufficient distance from each other. The nose of the British is short and straight. The strong, well-developed chin completes the overall picture.
British Longhair cats: food
In no case should you add pork and chicken bones to the Highlander diet, it is better to replace them with frozen sinewy beef. Do not abuse fish. Kittens can be given once a week, and for adult cats even once every two weeks. In this case, the fish itself must be previously boiled and cleaned.
It is strictly forbidden to mix natural and dry food, since the digestion of different types of food requires fundamentally different enzymes, as a result of which the balance of the acidic environment of the stomach is disturbed. In addition, it harms the animal’s liver.
If the animal’s diet consists entirely of natural food, it should be supplemented with vitamins. Dry food, as a rule, initially contains specialized additives.
British Longhair cats: grooming
Despite the long coat, the lovlenders are unpretentious in maintenance. A daily five-minute combing is quite enough to contain the fluffy highlander hair in an appropriate form. It is most difficult to care for them during the molting period, when the animal needs regular combing and water procedures with the use of special detergents. Usually this happens twice a year: in spring and autumn. This period lasts about a month. If the molt in the animal lasts longer than one month, or passes more often than 2 times a year, you should immediately consult a doctor, since such a condition of the coat may indicate a violation in the body of the animal.
British Longhair cats: character
Cats of this breed are distinguished by a kind and flexible disposition. By nature, calm and balanced, these animals with great pleasure spend time with the owners, look forward to their work. It is difficult to find an animal that would be as self-sufficient and affectionate as a British longhair cat. The price of a kitten will largely depend on its pedigree and color. The first couple of years of life, the British are very playful, but with age they become much calmer.