British Longhair vs Maine Coon

Same fields, side by side: weight, lifespan, grooming load, energy and known health risks.

	British Longhair	Maine Coon
Weight	4-8 kg (9-18 lb); females 4-6 kg, males 5-8 kg	4.5-11 kg
Length	Body 46-53 cm nose to tail base; tail 30-36 cm	up to 100 cm nose to tail tip
Lifespan	14-20 years	12-15 years
Typical price	CNY 3,000-12,000 in China; blue is cheapest, colourpoints and rare colours higher	$800-$2,500 (US, health-tested breeder)
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