Indoors, the only thing your kitty can hunt is a feather teaser or the occasional leg in passing.
In fact, the Domestic Shorthair has a strong hunting instinct and will gladly spend a few hours every day tracking down prey, even if it has been well fed and does not need to hunt in order to eat and survive-just another good reason to keep your cat indoors. And if you were to let your cats go outside, you shouldn’t be surprised if they end up hunting down birds or rodents. That’s why cats love playing with a variety of toys that allow them to unleash their inner hunter and satisfy this natural instinct. Your domesticated feline companion is still a predator at heart. One of the most popular cat breeds in the world is the Domestic Shorthair, which is also commonly referred to as DSH. They don’t all look the same (more on that below), but they have one thing in common: they make amazing pets.
And even though the breed is non-pedigreed, it is recognized by the Cat Fanciers’ Association (CFA) and World Cat Federation (WCF). These days, the Domestic Shorthair cat is one of the most common pets. No longer viewed as independent hunters, cats of all breeds, including the Domestic Shorthair, are now beloved pets who make their human companions happy with their fun antics, loyalty, and love. These furry hunters helped take care of vermin issues that settlers faced on their journey to the New World, and the rest is history. But the breed did not make its way to America until the Pilgrims took some of these cats on the Mayflower for purposes of rodent control. It is believed that the Domestic Shorthair was domesticated in ancient Egypt, around 2000 BC. They’re cute, loving, and smart, even though they don’t have a pedigree to prove it.Ī lack of pedigree doesn’t mean that these cats don’t boast a rich history. In fact, some might say that these kitties are the mutts of the feline world. Rather, a Domestic Shorthair cat is one that has mixed ancestry. But this is not a single recognized breed. Other common names include house shorthair cat, shorthair household pet, or moggies, as they’re called across the pond.
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