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Domestic Shorthair: personality, life span and weight
Domestic Shorthair is not a breed but the general name for short-haired cats of mixed ancestry without a pedigree. Most pet cats in the world belong here.
- Diverse
- Generally sturdy
- Varies cat to cat
Domestic Shorthair at a glance
- Adult weight
- 3.5–6.5 kg
- Life span
- 12–17 years
- Shedding
- moderate
- Activity
- moderate
- Origin
- Worldwide (short-haired cats of mixed ancestry with no pedigree)
- Coat
- Short coat in any colour or pattern
Domestic Shorthair personality
With such varied parents there is no set temperament. Some are active and some are laid back, so watching what your own cat usually does tells you more than the label.
Coat care and daily care
Brushing once or twice a week and regular play cover the basics. The mixed gene pool lowers the risk of specific inherited diseases, but check-ups and weight control matter just as much.
Health problems Domestic Shorthair keepers should know
- ObesityTreats plus free feeding add up fast. Decide on a daily amount.
- Gum diseaseCommon in cats over three. Tooth brushing or a talk with the vet about dental cleaning helps.
These are problems reported relatively often in the breed. It does not mean every cat will have them. If a symptom worries you, see a vet.
Real Domestic Shorthair photos from cat keepers
Photo tip Show the one-of-a-kind pattern and eye colour. Natural light by a window at the cat's eye level gives the truest colours.
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Add my cat and start a diaryDomestic Shorthair questions and answers
- How long do Domestic Shorthair cats live?
- An indoor Domestic Shorthair typically lives about 12–17 years. Weight control, regular check-ups and indoor living all make a difference.
- How much does an adult Domestic Shorthair weigh?
- A fully grown Domestic Shorthair usually weighs 3.5–6.5 kg. Males tend to be larger than females, and a body shape where the ribs can be felt lightly matters more than the number.
- Do Domestic Shorthair cats shed a lot?
- Shedding is moderate. Short coat in any colour or pattern. Brushing once or twice a week and regular play cover the basics. The mixed gene pool lowers the risk of specific inherited diseases, but check-ups and weight control matter just as much.
- What is the Domestic Shorthair personality like?
- With such varied parents there is no set temperament. Some are active and some are laid back, so watching what your own cat usually does tells you more than the label.