shorthair
noun
short·hair
ˈshȯrt-ˌher 
: 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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Officers say the German shorthair mix appears healthy, aside from a few porcupine needles, and will be taken to a veterinarian for evaluation.
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The sitting mayor, a 3-year-old shorthair indoor-outdoor cat named Berry who enjoys hanging out near the bike path, was appointed the humorous role by his owner, Mallory Bissett, back in July.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Known for their calm demeanor and independence, British shorthairs are considered less clingy than other breeds.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Besides Audrey Hepburn, the 1961 film directed by Blake Edwards co-stars Orangey, a red shorthair tabby who enjoyed a lengthy film and TV career.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2024
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Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
The sitting mayor, a 3-year-old shorthair indoor-outdoor cat named Berry who enjoys hanging out near the bike path, was appointed the humorous role by his owner, Mallory Bissett, back in July.
—Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Known for their calm demeanor and independence, British shorthairs are considered less clingy than other breeds.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
Besides Audrey Hepburn, the 1961 film directed by Blake Edwards co-stars Orangey, a red shorthair tabby who enjoyed a lengthy film and TV career.
—David L. Coddon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2024
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“Shorthair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shorthair. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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