shorthair

noun

short·hair ˈshȯrt-ˌher

: a domestic cat with a short thick coat

especially : a member of any of several breeds of muscular medium- to large-sized cats with a short plush coat

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The video, shot from the perspective of the bus driver, starts when a black and white German shorthair pointer mix named Jake hops on, meets Thompson, greets a few canine friends and finds his seat before his harness is secured. —

Chris Bieri, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Jan. 2023 As caretakers of more than 17,000 sick, injured and abused pets last year alone, giving pets like this 3-year-old shorthair rabbit a second chance at a good life is what the Arizona Humane Society’s work is all about. —

The Republic, The Arizona Republic, 18 Nov. 2022 Kisa is an 11-year-old shorthair Colorpoint kitty who has a longstanding history with the Arizona Humane Society. —

The Arizona Republic, 22 Oct. 2022 The handsome 2-year-old shorthair rabbit was unfortunately rescued from an ugly situation, however as he was found abandoned in a crate in an alley. —

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