shorthair

noun short·hair \ ˈshȯrt-ˌher \

Definition of shorthair

: a domestic cat with a short thick coat; especially : a member of any of several breeds of muscular medium- to large-sized cats with a short plush coat

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Recent Examples of shorthair from the Web

Fenway, an all black shorthair, was overweight, slow-moving and keen on sleeping 23 hours a day. Unless food was involved.

— stefan stevenson, star-telegram, "Saying goodbye to a food-loving friend, Fenway the cat," 4 Nov. 2017
Finally, my nine-year-old domestic shorthair, Wasabi, sometimes covers my mouth with his paw (though not as insistently as this kitty).

— liz langley, National Geographic, "Does Your Dog Know You’re Pregnant?," 19 Aug. 2017
Lou is a handsome four-year-old shorthair tuxedo who loves affection from people.

— susan green, OregonLive.com, "Portland-area pets for adoption Aug. 15 (photos)," 15 Aug. 2017
Merlin, 4 months, is a male domestic shorthair with a gray and white tuxedo coat and big golden eyes.

— idahostatesman, "Ada County Pet of the Week: Merlin," 14 Aug. 2017
An animal control officer picked up the black female domestic shorthair.

— jillian s. jarrett, Washington Post, "Prince George’s County Animal Watch," 20 June 2017
An animal control officer picked up the 9-year-old black male domestic shorthair.

— jillian s. jarrett, Washington Post, "Prince George’s County Animal Watch," 20 June 2017
Four-year-old Millie, a large domestic shorthair, lost her home when her owner died.

— roxanne washington, cleveland.com, "Geauga County animals available for adoption: Copper the bell-ringer; Buckeye the goofball (photos)," 30 May 2017
An animal control officer picked up the calico female domestic shorthair.

— Washington Post, "Prince George’s County Animal Watch," 30 May 2017

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