Domestic short-haired cat
A domestic short-haired cat is a cat possessing a coat of short fur, not belonging to any particular recognised cat breed. In the United Kingdom, they are colloquially called moggies. Domestic short-haired cats are distinct from the British Shorthair, American Shorthair, and other standardized breeds with "Short-hair" names recognized by various registries. Domestic short-haired cats are the most common kind of cat in the United States, accounting for around 96% of their number. Other generic terms include house cat and alley cat.
Tabby female domestic short-haired cat
A male domestic short hair lying on a chair
Non-pedigree cats can also compete and win at cat shows.
House trained domestic shorthair cat looking at the camera
The American Shorthair (ASH) is a breed of domestic cat believed to be descended from European cats brought to North America by early settlers to protect valuable cargo from mice and rats. According to the Cat Fanciers' Association, it was the eighth most popular pedigreed cat in the world for 2020.
Black silver blotched tabby American Shorthair
Brown blotched tabby adult
Side profile of an adult head showing the typical short nose
Black silver shaded female adult
