Side by side
Put a few breeds side by side before you make up your mind.
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| Breed |  Domestic Longhair |  Nebelung |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Mixed / worldwide | United States |
| Size | Medium | Medium |
| Coat | Long | Long |
| Weight | 3–6 kg | 2.5–5.5 kg |
| Lifespan | 12–18 yrs | 11–18 yrs |
| Energy | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Affection | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Grooming needs | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Vocality | 5/10 | 3/10 |
| Good with kids | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Good with pets | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Shedding | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Flat fit | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Editor score | 4.3 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Running cost | €75 / month | €83 / month |
Domestic Longhair verdict
The longhaired moggy: individual, unpredictable and worth the coat work
Get one if
- · People happy to groom regularly
- · Owners open to individual personality
- · Those with a vet fund
Think again if
- · Anyone unwilling to brush long hair
- · Households with no grooming budget
- · Very chaotic homes
Nebelung verdict
A longhaired blue cat with green eyes and a quiet, devoted nature
Get one if
- · Quiet adult households
- · Patient owners who enjoy earning trust
- · People happy to comb a long coat
Think again if
- · Noisy or chaotic homes
- · Families with very young children
- · People who want an instant lap cat