Longhair and Semi Longhair cat breeds are perhaps not among the commonest when it comes to talking about domestic pets. However, they have certainly grown in popularity in the last few years and nowadays they are definitely respected and seen as glamorous and delicate feline creatures. Knowing which are the existant cat breeds with long and Semi long hair is always interesting and it will let you find out many amazing details about these adorable animals.
One of the most important long hair cat breed is the Persian breed. As one of the oldest cat breeds, the Persian Longhaired Cats are native from the current of Iran (which once was Persia). These Cats feature a beautiful long haired coat, short legs, large head and widespread ears. These Cats are normally white colored (although several colored markings are also accepted) and feature around ten to twenty years of lifespan.
We should also mention the wonderful Himalayan cat breed. These Cats are similar to Siamese in terms of colors, but they of course feature an extremely long and fluffy coat. While most of their body is cream colored, markings can be brown, blue, lilac, chocolate and red among others. They are among the sweetest Cats, they are also intelligent and sociable so they make great companions.
Balinese and Javanese Cats are Semi long haired Cats of beautiful cream colors. They can sometimes be confused with Siamese Cats since they don't have really long coats. They feature long ears and are also truly intelligent. They enjoy human company and are said to be highly talkative Cats.
We also have the gorgeous Norwegian Forest Cat, which is believed to be a derivation of what was supposed to be a short haired cat that eventually adapted its coat to the cold temperatures of such region. They are large Cats that enjoy being outdoors and playing in gardens. They are pretty restless Cats and not precisely lap Cats.
Finally, we would also like to mention the impressively beautiful Turkish Angora cat. Native from Turkey, this breed is definitely among the finest of all cat breeds. It is a Semi long haired breed of white and soft coat. These Cats are not very large in terms of bone structure. They usually have blue, green or amber colored eyes, although you can also find specimens that combine two different eye colors. They are among the cutest and most loving Cats.
