Domestic short-haired cat

A domestic short-haired cat is a cat possessing a coat of short fur, not belonging to any particular recognised cat breed. In the United Kingdom, they are colloquially called moggies. Domestic short-haired cats are distinct from the British Shorthair, American Shorthair, and other standardized breeds with "Short-hair" names recognized by various registries. Domestic short-haired cats are the most common kind of cat in the United States, accounting for around 96% of their number. Other generic terms include house cat and alley cat (the latter may be used more specifically to refer to feral cats).

For the standardized breed formerly called the "Domestic Shorthair" by some registries, see American Shorthair.
Domestic short-haired cat
Tabby female domestic short-haired cat
Other names
  • Domestic Shorthair (DSH)
  • House Cat, Shorthair (HCS)
  • Shorthair Household Pet
Common nicknamesmoggie, mutt
OriginWorldwide
Variety statusNot recognised as a standardised breed by any major breed registry.
Notes
Like the domestic long-haired cat, this is not a breed, but a non-breed classification cat characteristics.
Domestic cat (Felis catus)
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