During the 16th century, the first long-haired cats were imported into Europe. Having apparently originated in Western Asia, Domestic long-haired cats have been kept as pets around the world for several centuries.
Because of their wide gene pool, domestic long-haireds are not predisposed to any genetically inherited problems. Some long-haired cats are not able to maintain their own coat, which must be frequently groomed by a human or may be prone to matting. They can also have a mane similar to a Maine Coon's, as well as toe tufts and ear tufts. Domestic long-haireds can have fur that is up to six inches long. Long haired cat, rolled over on his back This domestic long-haired cat appears to be of partial Persian ancestry, with a relatively flat nose and fine hair.ĭomestic long-haireds come in all genetically possible cat colors including tabby, tortoiseshell, bi-colored, and smoke. the pointed pattern is also not recognized". Others may be more restrictive an example from the World Cat Federation: "The colours chocolate and cinnamon, as well as their dilution (lilac and fawn) are not recognized in any combinations. Show rules vary Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) permits "any eye colour, all coat colours and patterns, any coat length or texture, and any length of tail" (basically any healthy cat). While not bred as show cats, some mixed-breed cats are actually pedigreed and entered into cat shows that have non-purebred "Household Pet" divisions. Such a pseudo-breed is used for registry and shelter/ rescue classification purposes, and breeds such as the Persian cat. In the cat fancy, and among veterinarians and animal control agencies, domestic long-haired cats may be classified with organisation-specific terminology (often capitalized), such as Domestic Longhair ( DLH), House Cat, Longhair ( HCL), or Semi-Longhair Household Pet.
Domestic long-haired cats are the third most common type of cat in the United States. Other generic terms are long-haired house cat and, in British English, long-haired moggie. Domestic long-haired cats should not be confused with the British Longhair, American Longhair, or other breeds with "Longhair" names, which are standardized breeds defined by various registries. Like the domestic short-haired cat, this is not a breed, but a non-breed classification of mixed-breed cats.Ī domestic long-haired cat is a cat of mixed ancestry – thus not belonging to any particular recognized cat breed – possessing a coat of semi-long to long fur.
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