Persian is a longhaired cat characterized by its round face and shortened muzzle. Its name refers to Persia, the former name of Iran, where similar cats are found. Recognized by the cat fancy since the late 19th century, it was developed first by the English, and then mainly by American breeders after the Second World War. In Britain, it is called the Longhair or Persian Longhair.
British long hair cat
British Longhair, is a medium size, long hair domestic cat breed, originating in Great Britain.
This breed are a longhair version of British Shorthair. Much like these cats, the British Longhair has a broad square head. It is known as Britannica in European countries, but this breed is not recognized in the UK.