Asian Semi-longhair

Asian Semi-longhair
A white male Asian Semi-longhair
Alternative names Tiffanie, Tiffany
Origin Great Britain
Breed standards
GCCF standard
Domestic cat (Felis catus)

The Asian Semi-Longhair is a cat breed similar to the Asian Shorthair except it has semi-long fur. The breed is also known by the name Tiffanie or Tiffany. It is recognized in any of the Asian Shorthair or Burmese colors and patterns. Like the Asian Shorthair, the breed was developed in Britain and is not currently recognized by any U.S. Registries. It has full recognition in the GCCF.[1] It is related to, and in some registries distinct from, the Chantilly-Tiffany or Foreign Longhair, the North American variant.

History

The Tiffanie was developed in the 1980s in the United Kingdom as a longhaired version of the Asian Shorthair.[2] The breed origins can be traced back to matings between a longhaired cat and a Burmese.[2] They are very similar to Burmillas.[2]

Temperament

The Tiffany is a gentle, active and curious breed.[3] Cats of this breed are attached to their owners, but do not always get along with other cats, since they can be quite jealous. The Asian Semi-longhair is spirited and expects its keeper to dedicate a lot of time to it. Asian Semi-longhairs can be very vocal and are not recommended for small apartments.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "Breed standards". The Governing Council of the Cat Fancy. Retrieved 2012-05-22.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Somerville, Louisa (2007). The Ultimate Guide to Cat Breeds. Edison, N.J.: Chartwell Books. p. 98. ISBN 9780785822646.
  3. ↑ http://www.haustierseite.com/tiffany-katze.html/
  4. ↑ "KATZEN PORTAL". Retrieved 8 October 2014.

External links

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