Domestic Short Hair Cat

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Domestic Short Hair Cat Definition

The name for a short-haired cat that does not have a pedigree nor belong to a specific cat breed. The domestic short-hair cat is a small carnivorous crepuscular mammal that has short fur length and is more slender and active than the domestic long-haired cat. It may have varied coat length and coat color in a single or multi-colored pattern. The domestic short-hair cat has a flexible, compact body and long tail that enhances balance, as well as keen eyesight and retractable claws. The female cat exhibits high fecundity; sexual maturation in the female occurs between 6-12 months of age, producing up to 3 litters of 4-8 kittens per year. Male domestic long-hair cats become sexually mature at 9-22 months. The gestational period of the cat embryo is 63-65 days and the average lifespan of a domestic short haired cat is 10-15 years. The domestic short-hair cat is used most commonly in medical research involving viral pathogenesis and vaccination studies.

Domestic Short Hair Cat Synonyms

Domestic Short Hair Cat, Domestic Short Hair

Domestic Short Hair Cat

Domestic Short Hair Cat Definition

Domestic Short Hair Cat Synonyms

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