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British Longhair

Weight

Height

Lifespan

Breed Group

British Longhair History

British Longhair Traits

General Appearance

Coat and Coloring

Distinctive Physical Traits

British Longhair Temperament

British Longhair Care

Nutrition

Grooming

Health

British Longhair Genetic Health Conditions

  • Familial Episodic Hypokalemic Polymyopathy (Discovered in the Burmese)

    Familial Episodic Hypokalemic Polymyopathy causes episodes of muscle weakness and pain.

  • Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome

    Autoimmune Lymphoproliferative Syndrome is a disease of the immune system which can cause the lymph nodes to become severely enlarged.

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