short-haired
adjective
variants
or shorthaired
: having short hair
short-haired cats
a shorthaired dog breed
short-haired men
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Samantha is also a 1.5-year-old, short-haired cat with frequent shedding.
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Katherine Alex Beaven, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
Burtka also shared a post welcoming Biana, a blonde, short-haired puppy, to the family.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
Long-haired pets, in particular, are prone to overheating, but short-haired breeds are equally at risk for heat exhaustion and even more vulnerable to sunburn.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024
The artworks showcase a variety of breeds, including big and small, fluffy and short-haired, whimsical and serious.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2024
Lily, sadly, has crossed the rainbow and has been followed (not replaced) by Lolo, a chocolate, short-haired mini-dachshund.
—Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 June 2024
Most recently he was named a national gold medallion winner by the National Taxidermy Association for his short-haired, open mouth, whitetail deer pulling an apple out of a tree.
—Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024
Lewis enjoys running his three German short-haired pointers through the open space and birdwatching from the deck of his two-story house.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 16 June 2024
Back in the Chicago where things started, short-haired Daniela A heads out for a long training run, and Jason B calls Ryan to decline the job offer — forcefully, ungratefully, angrily.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 8 May 2024
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Katherine Alex Beaven, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024
Burtka also shared a post welcoming Biana, a blonde, short-haired puppy, to the family.
—Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
Long-haired pets, in particular, are prone to overheating, but short-haired breeds are equally at risk for heat exhaustion and even more vulnerable to sunburn.
—Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024
The artworks showcase a variety of breeds, including big and small, fluffy and short-haired, whimsical and serious.
—Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2024
Lily, sadly, has crossed the rainbow and has been followed (not replaced) by Lolo, a chocolate, short-haired mini-dachshund.
—Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 June 2024
Most recently he was named a national gold medallion winner by the National Taxidermy Association for his short-haired, open mouth, whitetail deer pulling an apple out of a tree.
—Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024
Lewis enjoys running his three German short-haired pointers through the open space and birdwatching from the deck of his two-story house.
—Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 16 June 2024
Back in the Chicago where things started, short-haired Daniela A heads out for a long training run, and Jason B calls Ryan to decline the job offer — forcefully, ungratefully, angrily.
—Chris Klimek, Vulture, 8 May 2024
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“Short-haired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-haired. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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