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European Shorthair
The European Shorthair, called the European in FIFe and WCF is a breed originating in Europe. The term has also been used as an elaborate way of referring to common domestic cats of Europe, causing some confusion as the
- Origin
- Europe
- Life Span
- 15-20
- Coat
- Short
Active
European Shorthair
Europe
15-20yrs
American Wirehair
United States
14-18yrs
Balinese
United States
15-20yrs
Havana Brown
United Kingdom
10-15yrs
Khao Manee
Thailand
10-12yrs
Kurilian Bobtail
Russia
15-20yrs
Active
Chausie
United States
12-14yrs
Active
Pixie-Bob
United States
13-15yrs
Munchkin
United States
12-15yrs
Savannah
United States
12-20yrs
Ocicat
United States
12-18yrs
Active
Oriental Shorthair
United States
12-15yrs
Japanese Bobtail
Japan
15-18yrs
Turkish Van
Turkey
12-17yrs
Turkish Angora
Turkey
12-18yrs
Tonkinese
United States
14-16yrs
Sphynx
Canada
12-14yrs
Somali
Somalia
12-16yrs
Siberian
Russia
12-15yrs
Siamese
Thailand
15-20yrs
Scottish Fold
United Kingdom
11-15yrs
Russian Blue
Russia
15-20yrs
Ragdoll
United States
12-17yrs
Persian
Iran
10-17yrs
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