3 Dogs and 2 Cats

Long Haired cats are known for their beauty and long silky coats.  They are more high maintenance then a short hair cat but it’s all worth it.  The Angora was the first long haired cat breed discovered.  They originated in Europe in the 16th Century.  The Angora was named after a Turkish city called Angora.

Many long haired cats are known for their sweet dispositions.  They tend to be very passive so they do best as indoor cats and that protects them from any predators on the outside.

Grooming your long haired cat can be somewhat of a labor intensive experience.  As you know, most cats don’t like to be messed with especially when it comes to getting wet.  It’s good to know that long haired cats don’t shed anymore than short haired cats.  The long haired cat breeds have such a long coat which makes it almost impossible to properly clean themselves, that’s where you come in.  They need to be brushed almost every day or they may end up with matted fur and that’s no fun for either one of you, trust me.

The Long Hair cat breed exists in a wide variety of shapes, colors, sizes and breeds.  Here are a few long haired cat breeds:

• Norwegian Forest Cat
• Turkish Van
• Persian
• Javanese
• Birman
• Ragdoll
• Cymric
• Somali
• Turkish Angora
• Maine Coon

All of these long haired cats have different characteristics and origins.  They all have something unique about them and are friendly and social breeds.  One of the characteristics they do have in common is that they all have a beautiful long coat.

The Lhasa Apso breed is in the non-sporting breed group.  They are more of an indoor dog.  They love to play games and become quite playful when doing so.  The Lhasa Apso is known to be one of the most affectionate breeds and this is why they make such great companions.  

They are very devoted and loyal to their loved ones but are very stubborn and want everything their way.  They have a heightened sense of hearing so they do make a great watch dog.  They do prefer being the only pet and demand lots of attention, as much as they can get.   The Lhasa Apso dogs  don’t like being left alone for long periods of time and will let you know it.  They do bite if frightened or angered so they aren’t the best dogs for children. 

The Lhasa Apso needs to be brushed daily to avoid any matting or tangling of the hair.  They need to be bathed on a regular basis and routine check-ups are neccesary as they tend to have eye and ear problems if not properly cared for.   The Lhasa Apso breed is great for people that live in apartments or condos since they love indoor activity.

The Vizsla is a medium sized hunting dog.  They have a short wirey coat and have a slender build with long straight legs.  They have a golden colored coat but the colors may vary. 

The Vizsla is a very smart dog and easily trained.  They are good with children and love to play.  They prefer to be active as much as possible.  Like many other dogs, the Vizsla dog breed needs a lot of excercise or they will become destructive in the home.  When left alone, they need to be entertained as well so they will not turn your belongings into their chew toys.  If they do not get the right amount of excercise; they may become very high strung and a bit neurotic. 

If you aren’t planning on excercising and being active everyday, the Vizsla would not be the right choice for you.  They need a good sized yard to play in and they don’t make good apartment dogs.  They prefer the outdoors. 

This breed has a life expectancy of up to 15 years and they are prone to hip dysplasia.  They can weigh anywhere from 40 to 60lbs.  They make great companions and are very loving and loyal.  They are not a high maintenance breed.