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Domestic shorthaired cat
A domestic shorthaired cat (DSH) is a cat fancy term used to describe a shorthaired cat that does not have a pedigree or belong to a recognized cat breed. The domestic shorthair should not be confused with the American Shorthair, which is a Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) recognized breed.

Domestic shorthaired 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. This can be any color or combination of colors. They also exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics and, as a result, domestic shorthaired 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 purebred Siamese cat or Tonkinese cat, while European and American varieties have a thicker, heavier build.

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To Adopt An Animal; Paris, a spayed female domestic shorthaired cat, is available.
Jul 12, 2007; The Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 4500 West Ox Rd., makes pets available for adoption by residents of Fairfax, Arlington,...
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To Adopt An Animal; Tarzan, below, a neutered 5-month-old male kitten, is available from the Humane Society of Fairfax County. Timmy, bottom, a neutered adult male domestic shorthaired cat, is available from the Fairfax County Animal Shelter.
Oct 25, 2007; Fairfax County Animal Shelter, 4500 West Ox Rd., makes pets available for adoption by residents of Fairfax, Arlington, Loudoun...
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How a tom turns into a Siamese
Apr 30, 1995; D'VORA BEN SHAUL Jerusalem Post 04-30-1995 YOU have an ordinary domestic shorthaired cat which you found as a stray. When she...
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Treating depression in a cat after it loses a companion
Jul 01, 2002; My client has an 8-year-old, spayed domestic shorthaired cat. For five years, this cat shared the household with another cat,...
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus in cat and owner.(Disease/ Disorder overview)
Dec 01, 2006; To the Editor: A 3-year-old, neutered male, domestic shorthaired cat was referred for treatment to a veterinary specialty clinic...
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