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Domestic Shorthair
The Domestic Shorthair is not a recognized breed but rather a term used to describe cats of mixed ancestry with short coats. They are the most common type of cat in the United States and come in a wide variety of colors
- Origin
- Worldwide
- Life Span
- 12-20
- Coat
- Short
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