Longhairs being primped and polished are the most impressive of all cats, truly the lords of the modern jungle. They come from the Orient, Europe, America and the Middle East. Longhaired cats have long existed in most part of the world. However their beauty was not well known until the Persian made his debut in Great Britain. This made the English speaking world realize what a cat they had in their cap.
The popularity of the Persian paved the way for other types of longhair cats. Up till today, the longhaired breeds are maintained and furthered by some of the most dedicated and enthusiastic of all cat lovers.
Many of these longhair breeds are offspring of a shorthaired 'parent' breed, the oriental longhair and longhair Scottish fold, the Cymric and Somali. These breeds are actually the results of genetic mutations that occurred in the parent breed. The strong appeal of a luxurious long coat were fostered by captivated fanciers.
Some longhairs are hybrids, typically Persian or Siamese crosses. In the case of the Himalayan, a Persian and Siamese cross. Most of the time, these breeds display the best of both parent breeds and make nice choices as pets and showmen.
Breeds such as the Maine Coon, Norwegian Forest Cat, and the two Turks are purebreds, meaning that little to no infusion of other breeds has taken place over the years. These breeds are uniquely their own and in addition to their unique characters and conformation, offer owners a long and interesting history to investigate.
The investigation will then become a nice pastime for the Norwegian Forest Cat owner to page through ancient Norse fables in search of references to his cat's breed.
The two main considerations for the potential longhair owner are that longhairs take a longer period of time to become mature, not attaining full adult conformation until two or three years of age. They also require more grooming compared to their shorthaired cousins.
There are two breeds, the Balinese and Javanese, which are single-coated longhairs. This means that they have no undercoats. If one strongly desires a longhair do not have much time to provide the excessive grooming that longhairs need, these two breeds should be considered. However this is only if the owner appreciates the foreign-type conformation.
If primping and patience are no problem for the owner, then any one of these beautiful longhair felines can make the perfect cat for the right owner. It is important to remember that spending time to choose the perfect cat for you will not only benefit you but also the cat for a more fulfilling relationship with them.
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