At Mascotissimas we love lists. On one occasion we did one about cats that had no hair and you found it very curious. Today, we want to bring you a list of long-haired cat breeds.Cats are animals with very silky hair, but there are some breeds whose hair captivates everyone who touches it.
We have to know that all these breeds need a series of special care as they require frequent brushing so that their hair does not get tangled and they have to go to the dog groomer.
List of long-haired cats
– Persian cat : As its name suggests, it is a breed that comes from ancient Persia (now Iran). They are ” aristocratic ” cats“of great beauty and can weigh up to 6 kg. Their hair is very long and has a wide variety of solid and marbled colors.
They are cats that differ perfectly from the rest thanks to their hair, their flat face and their short tail . They have a intelligent, shy and lazy character that can coexist without enthusiasm with another pet
– Maine coon cat: It is a cat with a very large size that can weigh about 12 kilos (although there have been cases of obesity that have reached up to 20 kg).This cat is one of the most sought after when choosing this pet as a life partner, it has dense and soft long hair and is considered one of the most affectionate breeds there is, being ideal for a family with children ..
It has a peculiarity that differentiates it from the rest: they love water and bathing!
– Himalayan cat : Originally, the Himalayan cat was a cross between Persian and Siamese cats. Its weight is around 5 Kg. The characteristics of its coat are similar to those of the Persian: long, thick and soft. As a peculiarity, it has blue eyes and a dark mask on the face and ears , typical of Siamese cats. He gets along well with other pets and is familiar and affectionate.
– Sacred Cat of Burma: This is a breed with “semi-long” hair and is considered a large cat weighing between 7 and 8 kg. Its morphology resembles the Siamese, but larger, solid and hairy. It does not have hair as thick and long as the Persian cat, and its neck is longer. His beautiful face is totally similar to the Siamese but more hairy. According to Animal Expert, it can have a range of colors similar to the Siamese, but with a unique characteristic: its legs look like they have pure white “socks” .
It is a very intelligent, mischievous, active and sociable breed.. He does not like to be alone and is very affectionate with the family with whom he lives. Accepts the company of other pets well. He is very precocious sexually. Females can reproduce from 7 months and males from 9 months.
– Ragdoll cat : It comes from the United States and is a large cat that can weigh up to 9 kg. They have long or semi-long hair and their appearance is similar to that of a European cat crossed with a Siamese. His hair is very soft. As a curiosity, it barely meows, and when it does, it does so with a very weak voice , barely audible.
This breed is probably the most tameBetween everyone. It is an eminently home cat, very clean and affectionate. He is intelligent and really likes the company of children and grandparents.
