Cat breed guide
Domestic Shorthair
The Domestic Shorthair is not a breed. The Cat Fanciers' Association places non-pedigreed cats in its Household Pet class, where a clean, well-groomed cat in good condition and with a charming personality does well.
Also searched as Domestic Cat, Domestic Short Hair, Moggie, Moggy.
Domestic Shorthair at a glance
- Adult weight, male
- 3.5 to 5.5 kg
- Adult weight, female
- 3 to 5 kg
Next steps
- Find a local groomer or daycarePet businesses near you that take bookings online.
- Cat age in human yearsFrom a formula, not the seven-to-one rule.
Sources
- Petboost breed reference data, adult weight ranges (breed list snapshot).
- Cat Fanciers' Association, Household Pet, https://cfa.org/household-pet/, read 2026-10-05
General information about the breed, not veterinary advice. Speak with your vet about your own pet.