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A '''domestic short-haired cat''' is a [[cat]] of mixed ancestry—thus not belonging to any particular recognized [[List of cat breeds|cat breed]]—possessing a [[Coat (animal)|coat]] of short [[fur]]. In [[British English]], they are often referred to as '''moggies'''. Domestic short-haired cats should not be confused with the [[British Shorthair]], [[American Shorthair]], or other [[Cat breed|standardized breeds]] with "Shorthair" names, which are breeds recognized by various registries. Domestic short-haireds are the most common cat in the [[United States]],<ref name="cats101">{{cite video | url=http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/cats-101/videos/domestic-longhair.htm | title=Domestic Longhair | publisher=Animal Planet | medium=Video | series=[[Cats 101]]}} Says 10% are long-haired.</ref> accounting for around 90–95% of their number.<ref name="cats101" /><ref name="AHAFS">{{cite web |url=http://www.americanhumane.org/assets/pdfs/pets-fact-sheet.pdf |title=U.S. Pet (Dog & Cat) Population Factsheet |year=2012 |publisher=American Humane Association (AHA) |accessdate=2013-12-17 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903060111/http://www.americanhumane.org/assets/pdfs/pets-fact-sheet.pdf |archivedate=2013-09-03 |df= }} Gives a figure of 95% short-haired.</ref> Other generic terms include '''house cat''' and '''alley cat''' (the latter may be used more specifically to refer to [[Feral cat|feral]] individuals). The term [[tabby cat]] technically refers to a coat pattern, but is also often used as a general term for cats of this sort. |
A '''domestic short-haired cat''' is a [[cat]] of mixed ancestry—thus not belonging to any particular recognized [[List of cat breeds|cat breed]]—possessing a [[Coat (animal)|coat]] of short [[fur]]. In [[British English]], they are often referred to as '''moggies'''. Domestic short-haired cats should not be confused with the [[British Shorthair]], [[American Shorthair]], or other [[Cat breed|standardized breeds]] with "Shorthair" names, which are breeds recognized by various registries. Domestic short-haireds are the most common cat in the [[United States]],<ref name="cats101">{{cite video | url=http://animal.discovery.com/tv-shows/cats-101/videos/domestic-longhair.htm | title=Domestic Longhair | publisher=Animal Planet | medium=Video | series=[[Cats 101]]}} Says 10% are long-haired.</ref> accounting for around 90–95% of their number.<ref name="cats101" /><ref name="AHAFS">{{cite web |url=http://www.americanhumane.org/assets/pdfs/pets-fact-sheet.pdf |title=U.S. Pet (Dog & Cat) Population Factsheet |year=2012 |publisher=American Humane Association (AHA) |accessdate=2013-12-17 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130903060111/http://www.americanhumane.org/assets/pdfs/pets-fact-sheet.pdf |archivedate=2013-09-03 |df= }} Gives a figure of 95% short-haired.</ref> Other generic terms include '''house cat''' and '''alley cat''' (the latter may be used more specifically to refer to [[Feral cat|feral]] individuals). The term [[tabby cat]] technically refers to a coat pattern, but is also often used as a general term for cats of this sort. |
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In the [[cat fancy]], and among [[veterinarian]]s and [[Animal control officer|animal control]] agencies, domestic short-haired cats may be classified with organisation-specific terminology (often capitalized), such as |
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*'''Domestic Shorthair'''<ref name="AHAFS" /> ('''DSH''') |
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* '''House Cat, Shorthair''' ('''HCS'''),<ref name="FIFe1">{{cite web |url=http://fifeweb.org/wp/breeds/breeds_prf_stn.php |title=Breed Standards |author= |year=2013 |work=FIFeWeb.org |publisher=[[Fédération Internationale Féline]] (FIFe) |location=Luxembourg |accessdate=4 March 2013 |archivedate=4 March 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6ErvWYADX?url=http://fifeweb.org/wp/breeds/breeds_prf_stn.php |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref><ref name="FIFe2">{{cite web |url=http://www1.fifeweb.org/dnld/std/HCL-HCS.pdf |title=House Cat / Hauskatze / Chat de Maison |author= |date=1 January 2013 |format=[[Portable Document Format|PDF]] |publisher=FIFe |accessdate=4 March 2013 |archivedate=4 March 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6ErpzKDwb?url=http://www1.fifeweb.org/dnld/std/HCL-HCS.pdf |deadurl=yes |df= }}</ref> or |
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| ⚫ | * '''Shorthair Household Pet'''.<ref name="WCF">{{cite web |url=http://www.wcf-online.de/WCF-EN/standard/shorthair/hauskatze.html |title=Shorthair: Household Pet |author= |date=1 January 2010 |work=WCF-Online.de |publisher=World Cat Federation (WCF) |location=Essen, Germany |accessdate=4 March 2013 |archivedate=4 March 2013 |archiveurl=https://www.webcitation.org/6ErwlP3hN?url=http://www.wcf-online.de/WCF-EN/standard/shorthair/hauskatze.html |deadurl=yes |df= }} [[Portable Document Format|PDF]] version: http://www.wcf-online.de/WCF-EN/library/HHP_en_2010-01-01.pdf</ref> Such a pseudo-breed is used for registry as well as [[Animal shelter|shelter]]/[[Animal rescue group|rescue]] classification purposes. While not bred as [[show cat]]s, some mixed-breed cats are actually [[Pedigreed cat|pedigreed]] and entered into [[cat show]]s that have non-purebred "Household Pet" divisions. Show rules vary; [[Fédération Internationale Féline]] (FIFe) permits "any eye colour, all coat colours and patterns, any coat length or texture, and any length of tail"<ref name="FIFe2" /> (basically, any healthy cat). Others may be more restrictive; an example from the [[World Cat Federation]]: "All classic colours are permitted. Any amount of white is permitted. The colours chocolate and cinnamon, as well as their dilution (lilac and fawn) are not recognized in any combinations (bicolour, tricolour, tabby). The pointed pattern is also not recognized. The description of colours is listed in the general list of colours."<ref name="WCF" /> |
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Domestic short-haired cats are characterised by a wide range of colouring, and typically "revert to type" after a few generations, which means they express their coats as a [[tabby cat]]. This can be any colour or combination of colours. They also exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics, and as a result, domestic short-haired cats in different countries tend to look different in body shape and size, as they are working from differing [[gene pool]]s. DSH cats in Asia tend to have a build similar to a [[Thai cat|"classic" Siamese]] or [[Tonkinese (cat)|Tonkinese]], while European and American varieties have a thicker, heavier build.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://staubsauger-tierhaare.net/katzenhaare-entfernen/|title=Cat keeping has always been a hairy thing|last=|first=|date=|newspaper=|access-date=2017-02-16|work=|via=}}</ref> Mixed-breed domestic cats have a form of [[hybrid vigor]] due to their diverse gene pool, so they are much less vulnerable to the genetic problems for which purebred cats must be carefully screened. |
Domestic short-haired cats are characterised by a wide range of colouring, and typically "revert to type" after a few generations, which means they express their coats as a [[tabby cat]]. This can be any colour or combination of colours. They also exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics, and as a result, domestic short-haired cats in different countries tend to look different in body shape and size, as they are working from differing [[gene pool]]s. DSH cats in Asia tend to have a build similar to a [[Thai cat|"classic" Siamese]] or [[Tonkinese (cat)|Tonkinese]], while European and American varieties have a thicker, heavier build.<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://staubsauger-tierhaare.net/katzenhaare-entfernen/|title=Cat keeping has always been a hairy thing|last=|first=|date=|newspaper=|access-date=2017-02-16|work=|via=}}</ref> Mixed-breed domestic cats have a form of [[hybrid vigor]] due to their diverse gene pool, so they are much less vulnerable to the genetic problems for which purebred cats must be carefully screened. |
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| Domestic short-haired cat | |
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 Tabby male domestic short-haired cat | |
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| Common nicknames | moggie, mutt |
| Origin | Worldwide |
| Variety status | Not recognised as a standardised breed by any major breed registry. |
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Like the domestic long-haired cat, this is not a breed, but a non-breed classification of mixed-breed cats. | |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
A domestic short-haired cat is a cat of mixed ancestry—thus not belonging to any particular recognized cat breed—possessing a coat of short fur. In British English, they are often referred to as moggies. Domestic short-haired cats should not be confused with the British Shorthair, American Shorthair, or other standardized breeds with "Shorthair" names, which are breeds recognized by various registries. Domestic short-haireds are the most common cat in the United States,[1] accounting for around 90–95% of their number.[1][2] Other generic terms include house cat and alley cat (the latter may be used more specifically to refer to feral individuals). The term tabby cat technically refers to a coat pattern, but is also often used as a general term for cats of this sort.
In the cat fancy, and among veterinarians and animal control agencies, domestic short-haired cats may be classified with organisation-specific terminology (often capitalized), such as
- Domestic Shorthair[2] (DSH)
- House Cat, Shorthair (HCS),[3][4] or
- Shorthair Household Pet.[5] Such a pseudo-breed is used for registry as well as shelter/rescue classification purposes. While not bred as show cats, some mixed-breed cats are actually pedigreed and entered into cat shows that have non-purebred "Household Pet" divisions. Show rules vary; Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) permits "any eye colour, all coat colours and patterns, any coat length or texture, and any length of tail"[4] (basically, any healthy cat). Others may be more restrictive; an example from the World Cat Federation: "All classic colours are permitted. Any amount of white is permitted. The colours chocolate and cinnamon, as well as their dilution (lilac and fawn) are not recognized in any combinations (bicolour, tricolour, tabby). The pointed pattern is also not recognized. The description of colours is listed in the general list of colours."[5]
Domestic short-haired cats are characterised by a wide range of colouring, and typically "revert to type" after a few generations, which means they express their coats as a tabby cat. This can be any colour or combination of colours. They also exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics, and as a result, domestic short-haired cats in different countries tend to look different in body shape and size, as they are working from differing gene pools. DSH cats in Asia tend to have a build similar to a "classic" Siamese or Tonkinese, while European and American varieties have a thicker, heavier build.[6] Mixed-breed domestic cats have a form of hybrid vigor due to their diverse gene pool, so they are much less vulnerable to the genetic problems for which purebred cats must be carefully screened.
Since freely breeding domestic short-haired cats form distinctive landraces in wide geographic areas, they have been the basis of several recent formal breeds such as the European Shorthair (Celtic Shorthair), and American Shorthair.
See also
References
- ^ a b Domestic Longhair (Video). Cats 101. Animal Planet. Says 10% are long-haired.
- ^ a b "U.S. Pet (Dog & Cat) Population Factsheet" (PDF). American Humane Association (AHA). 2012. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2013-09-03. Retrieved 2013-12-17.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) Gives a figure of 95% short-haired. - ^ "Breed Standards". FIFeWeb.org. Luxembourg: Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe). 2013. Archived from the original on 4 March 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "House Cat / Hauskatze / Chat de Maison" (PDF). FIFe. 1 January 2013. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 March 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ a b "Shorthair: Household Pet". WCF-Online.de. Essen, Germany: World Cat Federation (WCF). 1 January 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2013. Retrieved 4 March 2013.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) PDF version: http://www.wcf-online.de/WCF-EN/library/HHP_en_2010-01-01.pdf - ^ "Cat keeping has always been a hairy thing". Retrieved 2017-02-16.
