Cat Breed
House Cat Shorthair
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photo by Johan Curcio Lindström.
Did you know?
Domestic cats have lived alongside humans for over 9,000 years. They started out as pest control and ended up as pampered sofa ornaments. If that’s not a successful career move, we don’t know what is.
The common house cat, or domestic shorthair, is not a specific breed but rather a mix of many. These cats come in every imaginable color and pattern, and their personalities are just as varied. What they have in common is their adaptability, good health, and easygoing nature. The house cat is the classic feline companion: versatile, independent, and full of character.
More Names:
Domestic Shorthair
Coat Length:
Shorthair
FIFe Classification:
HCS
FIFe Category:
House Cats
TICA Classification:
HH
TICA Category:
Pointed, Sepia, Traditional
TICA Breed Standard:
tica.org