British Longhair Kittens for Sale in Manchester
A busy North West hub with strong numbers of dog and cat listings year round. The British Longhair is the semi-longhaired version of the British Shorthair — same teddy-bear build and placid nature, with a fuller coat.
Quick answer
How much do British Longhair kittens cost in Manchester?
British Longhair kittens typically cost £600–£1,400 in Manchester. Sellers must be verified before advertising on PetTrader, puppies and kittens cannot be sold under 8 weeks old, and British Longhairs live around 12–17 years. Always view the animal at the seller's home with its mother before paying.
- Typical price
- £600–£1,400
- Lifespan
- 12–17 years
- Size
- Medium to large (4–8kg)
- Exercise
- Indoor play plus supervised outdoor time
Live British Longhair listings in Manchester
Loading the latest adverts…
Buying a British Longhair in Manchester
British Longhair adverts in Manchester come from local breeders, private owners and rescues, who are asked to complete a photo ID and live selfie check — look for the Verified badge. Typical prices sit around £600–£1,400, and demand in and around Manchester means good litters are often reserved quickly — message the seller through PetTrader rather than paying a deposit off-site.
Check the seller's badges
Look for Verified, Licensed Breeder, KC Registered or Insured badges on Manchester adverts — each one is confirmed by our team against uploaded paperwork.
View at the seller's home
Under Lucy's Law, kittens must be seen with their mother at the place they were bred. Never meet at a car park, station or motorway services near Manchester.
Ask for local paperwork
Request the microchip number, vet records, worming and vaccination dates, plus the council licence number if the seller is a licensed breeder in Manchester.
Set your travel radius
Use the distance filter with your postcode to see British Longhair adverts within 10, 25 or 50 miles of Manchester instead of scrolling the whole country.
Budget beyond the price
On top of the £600–£1,400 purchase price, plan for insurance, food, vaccinations and neutering — ongoing costs in Manchester are usually higher than rural areas.
Pay safely
Keep conversations in PetTrader messaging, never pay by bank transfer to hold an animal you haven't seen, and report anything that feels wrong to our team.
Read the full pet buying safety guide or browse all pets for sale in Manchester.
About the British Longhair
Temperament
Placid, easy-going, undemanding
Size
Medium to large (4–8kg)
Lifespan
12–17 years
Exercise needs
Indoor play plus supervised outdoor time
Grooming
Medium to high — brush several times a week
Best suited to
Families, indoor homes, first-time owners
What to know before buying a British Longhair in Manchester
- •One of the calmest pedigree cats
- •Ask for PKD and HCM screening
- •Prone to weight gain — measure food
- •Always view the animal in person at the seller's home before paying a deposit.
British Longhair buying questions
How much does a British Longhair kitten cost in the UK?+
British Longhair kittens usually sell for £600–£1,400 in the UK. Registered pedigree kittens from health-tested parents sit at the top of that range; unregistered kittens sell for less.
What should I check before buying a British Longhair kitten?+
Kittens should be at least 8–12 weeks old, litter trained, wormed, and ideally vaccinated and microchipped. Microchipping is a legal requirement for cats in England by 20 weeks of age. Ask to see the mother and request GCCF or TICA papers where the kitten is sold as pedigree.
Is a British Longhair good with children and other pets?+
British Longhairs generally settle well into busy homes when introduced calmly and given somewhere quiet to retreat to. Supervise young children until the kitten is confident.
Where can I find British Longhair kittens for sale near me?+
The live British Longhair adverts on this page come from breeders, private sellers and rescues across the UK. Filter by county or town to find kittens close to you.
Are there British Longhair kittens for sale in Manchester right now?+
Live British Longhair listings in Manchester are shown at the top of this page. Availability changes regularly, so check back or widen your search to nearby areas if nothing is listed today.
How far should I travel to buy a British Longhair near Manchester?+
Most UK buyers travel up to an hour to view a puppy or kitten. Always view the animal at the seller's home with its mother before paying anything — never arrange a meeting in a car park or service station.
Are British Longhair sellers in Manchester checked by PetTrader?+
We ask every seller advertising in Manchester to complete a photo ID and live selfie check, and breeders add their council licence and microchip details. Accounts reviewed by our team carry badges such as Verified, Licensed Breeder and Insured.
British Longhair for sale by area
- British Longhair in London
- British Longhair in Birmingham
- British Longhair in Leeds
- British Longhair in Liverpool
- British Longhair in Glasgow
- British Longhair in Bristol
- British Longhair in Sheffield
- British Longhair in Cardiff
- British Longhair in Edinburgh
- British Longhair in Newcastle upon Tyne
- British Longhair in Nottingham
- British Longhair in Essex