British Longhair
Round face, chubby cheeks, small ears, a dense plush coat and a compact, sturdy body.
Breed notes
British Longhair vs Ragdoll
Both are fluffy, gentle and photogenic, and they are easy to confuse online. Here is how to tell a British Longhair from a Ragdoll at a glance.
Side by Side
Start with the eyes and the pattern, then look at the face and body.
Ragdoll
Blue eyes, darker points on the ears, face, legs and tail, a silky coat and a large, long body.
These pictures are illustrations of each breed, not our cats.
Key Differences
Every cat is an individual, but these are the differences people notice most often.
| Trait | British Longhair | Ragdoll |
|---|---|---|
| Eyes | Round; often copper, gold or green. Colorpoint British cats can have blue eyes. | Blue (breed standard). |
| Pattern | Many colors: chinchilla, solid, bicolor, colorpoint and more. | Always pointed: colorpoint, mitted or bicolor. |
| Body | Compact, round and heavy-boned. | Large and long, one of the biggest cat breeds. |
| Coat | Dense, plush semi-long coat with a thick undercoat. | Silky semi-long coat with a lighter undercoat. |
| Personality | Often calm and fairly independent. | Often very relaxed and happy to be held. |
Breed background: TICA British Longhair and TICA Ragdoll overviews. See also Ragdoll colors and patterns.
Fluffy Kittens in Miami
We raise Scottish Fold and Scottish Straight kittens at home in Miami, and some of them are long-haired and very fluffy.
Compare all three fluffy types in fluffy kittens: Ragdoll, British or Scottish, or see our kitten profiles.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I tell a British Longhair from a Ragdoll?
Look at the whole cat. Ragdolls always have a pointed pattern and blue eyes, with a large, long body. British Longhairs have a round face with full cheeks, a compact body and come in many colors; most have copper, gold or green eyes.
Which is fluffier, a British Longhair or a Ragdoll?
Both are fluffy. A British Longhair's coat is denser and plusher with a thick undercoat; a Ragdoll's coat is silkier and lies flatter.
Do you have British Longhair or Ragdoll kittens?
Not registered ones. We raise Scottish Fold and Scottish Straight kittens at home in Miami from our family cat Sonya, and some are long-haired and very fluffy. They come without registration papers.
More breed notes: Scottish Fold vs British Shorthair and Scottish Straight vs British Shorthair.