10 Interesting Facts About Domestic Shorthair Cats

When you think of a typical house cat, chances are the Domestic Shorthair comes to mind. While researching this classic breed, I came across 10 interesting facts about Domestic Shorthair cats.

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[ThePurringJournal]

Do you have a Domestic Shorthair? <3

[michele]

You didn't mention how extremely intelligent and loyal they are.

[leslieawest]

Yes, I do, I think I've always had them. I find cats, cats find me. A good match.

[kartikasofie]

This one is my favorite type of cat. Love domestic shorthair cats <3 unfortunately especially in my country, there r still lots of people who underestimate this cat and called moggies as a low class cat. Hope people could treat all cats equally regardless their gen.

[zaferi]

Just got a 3 month old domestic shorthair

[lindastapleton]

Yes I have an Orange tabby and he is a handful to say the least! He is unlike any other cat I have ever had!

[RadiantRiv]

I’ve never owned a cat before because my dad is allergic. My dad sadly passed away a few days ago and I guess to cope my mom and I went out to go buy a cat for my birthday today. I got a dark Smokey domestic shorthair. My mom got a Siamese. Both are very pretty

[michaeltoney]

They are furry teddy bears, that can’t stop your love and have stiletto claws.

Name recommendation: Taser-face

[nyancat.]

I have 2 tuxedo household shorthairs. Both are she-cats. The 1st one is Bluey, the 2nd one is Felicity.

[karinvanberkom]

I did have a calico tabby with 4 white socks and, gone in March, a black one. They became almost 15 years old and 20 years old...

[Beth]

With my parents we had a cat that almost lived with us for almost 18 years. He was our 1st cat. He was sweet and friendly when he got very old. He was so laidback to other cats, too.

[Awestefeld]

The orange and white cat around 1:30 reminded me of my cat Marmalade. Short for Orange Marmalade.

[meemeethecat]

And don't forget how smart they are. I have one.

[annegillespie]

😻🥰👍 Very good 👍 info on short hair cats. I’ve always have had a cat 🐈 I’ve had a short hair indoor Calico cat live to 20 years old & a black long hair ( that looked like a Maine Coon ) indoor live for 17 years old ! 🐈‍⬛ 😻 And now have a orange & white cat 🐈!

[misskring]

*I have three DSH cats: a white, blue-eyed male cat (weighs 5.5 kilos); a calico female cat (weighs 4.5 kilos); and a ginger male kitten (he’s just around 2.20 kilos). One is adopted, and the other two are rescued.* 🐱🐈😸

[crysbee]

Lol I have a DSH named princess. I agree that they’re not that smart but she is loving and loyal ❤

[bubblezz]

I can confirm some/most/all of these facts
Idk if all of these are accurate for me or not, but I can say that I can relate to these facts, atleast some. My cat doesn’t overeat.

My cat named Tabby is a domestic short hair cat and she likes so lay in the sun, likes both dry and wet food. She is pretty playful! Tabby’s name was inspired by her fur color which is a mix of tabby and calico.

[lynettetaravella]

I'm a single mom of 2 children. Both of my kids have 2 DSH kittens (5 months old) and they're brothers: The oldest is a ginger (orange)~>my oldest child's and white cat & the younger kitten is black and white~>my youngest child's. Both of my kids adore their kittens and bonded with them. The kittens are very affectionate and smart. We love both of our kittens very much.

[christiansolis]

Those cats are the most common household cats here in Philippines it called "Philippine short haired" or "Puspin" short for "pusang pinoy" which means "Philippine Cat" in english.

[AnnabelleXD]

Me and my partner adopted one about 2 years ago, she’s 7 now and was fine for months but suddenly developed asthma recently. I don’t know if it’s because she’s a bit overweight or because some kind of allergen has caused it. Just seems strange. We got her some medication and now she’s been fine, no wheezing or anything.