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How can I identify my cat's breed? Is my cat a domestic shorthair?

Updated on September 23rd, 2025

Pet's info: Cat | American Curl | Female | spayed

Hello. Can you tell me what breed my cat is from these photos?

5 Answers

Most Helpful Answer

Answered By Dr. Davis

Veterinarian

Published on April 17th, 2018

She’s beautiful! This is called a Domestic Shorthair. It is not a registered cat breed but a description of a type of mixed breed cat. Thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach to help you get answers to your veterinary questions.

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Answered By Jessica Keay, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on April 10th, 2018
What a cute kitty! It appears from your photo she is likely a Domestic Shorthair. You can read more about this at https://www.hillspet.com/cat-care/cat-breeds/domestic-shorthair . Her color appears to be a Calico Tabby.
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Answered By Dr. Dayna, DVM, CVA
Veterinarian, Certified Veterinary Acupuncturist
Published on May 12th, 2018
Great picture! Her fur looks like it may be a little longer, but not real long. I would call her a brown tabby with white domestic medium hair. Enjoy her! She is certainly cute! Thank you for using Pet Coach.
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Answered By Maria DVM
Veterinarian
Published on December 6th, 2017
From the picture it looks like Koneko is a Domestic Short Hair. I would also say you have a tabby which is the type of pattern of color.

They are basically a cat with mixed ancestry. They can come in multiple different colors and sizes.

Here is a link with some information.
http://www.catster.com/catbreed/domestic_shorthair
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Answered By Andrea M. Brodie, DVM
Veterinarian
Published on March 30th, 2018
It is very hard to determine your cats' breed as I would need more back ground information. From the photos the calico cat (red white and black) looks like what we call a domestic medium hair cat. The tabby could have some British Shorthair in its ancestry, They are both beautiful cats!
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