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A domestic short-haired cat is a cat of mixed ancestry – thus not belonging to any particular recognised 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 breeds with "Shorthair" names, which are breeds recognised by various...  MORE

A domestic short-haired cat is a cat of mixed ancestry – thus not belonging to any particular recognised 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 breeds with "Shorthair" names, which are breeds recognised by various registries. Domestic short-haireds are the most popular cat in the United States. Other generic terms include house cat and alley cat. 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, domestic short-haired cats may be classified with organisation-specific terminology, such as Domestic Shorthair, House Cat, Shorthair, or Shorthair Household Pet. Such a pseudo-breed is used for registry classification purposes, since while not commonly bred as show cats, some mixed-breed cats are actually pedigreed and entered into cat shows. Show rules vary, and may permit "any eye colour, all coat colours and patterns, any coat length or texture, and any length of tail" or may be more restrictive. LESS