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Shorthair Cat Breeds: Quick Facts

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Scottish fold cat
An illustration of an Abyssinian cat, a shorthaired domestic breed, showing a slender, alert feline with a reddish-brown coat, large ears, and golden eyes.
A black and white American Shorthair cat with short fur sits facing forward, displaying its alert expression and long tail. The label American Shorthair appears near its head.
An American Wirehair cat with short, wiry fur and a tabby pattern stands facing forward, displaying its rounded face, large eyes, and upright ears.
A Bengal cat with short, golden-brown fur covered in dark rosettes and stripes stands alert, showing its athletic build and green eyes.
A Bombay cat with a sleek, short black coat and striking copper eyes stands alert, facing forward with its body in profile.
Illustration of a British Shorthair cat with a dense, solid gray coat, round face, and striking orange eyes, sitting upright and facing forward.
Illustration of a Burmese cat with short, sleek dark brown fur, large yellow eyes, and a muscular build, sitting upright and facing forward.
A Chartreux cat with short, dense blue-gray fur and striking orange eyes sits upright, facing forward.
An illustration of a Cornish Rex cat with a slender body, large ears, short wavy fur, and yellow eyes, standing in profile with its tail curled upward.
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