Shorthair
# Shorthair

Shorthair may refer to:

* American Shorthair (ASH), a breed of cat believed to be descended from English domestic cats
* Brazilian Shorthair, breed of cat
* British Shorthair, domesticated cat whose features make it a popular breed in cat shows
* Brown Shorthair Goat, from the Czech Republic, from crossing a native Czech breed with the German Brown Goat
* Colorpoint Shorthair, pointed cats of Siamese ancestry and type in colors other than the four "traditional" Siamese colors
* Domestic short-haired cat, cat of mixed ancestry—thus not belonging to any particular recognized cat breed—possessing a coat of short fur
* European Shorthair (or Celtic shorthair), breed of short-haired cat originating in Ancient Rome
* Exotic Shorthair, breed of cat developed to be a shorthaired version of the Persian
* Oriental Shorthair, breed of cat combinining the Siamese body with a diversity of colorings and patterns
