Shorthair may refer to: American Shorthair (ASH), a breed of cat believed to be descended from English domestic cats Brazilian Shorthair, breed of cat British Shorthair, domesticated cat whose features make it a popular breed in cat shows Brown Shorthair Goat, from the Czech Republic, from crossing a native Czech breed with the German Brown Goat Colorpoint Shorthair, pointed cats of Siamese ancestry and type in colors other than the four "traditional" Siamese colors Domestic short-haired cat, cat of mixed ancestry—thus not belonging to any particular recognized cat breed—possessing a coat of short fur European Shorthair (or Celtic shorthair), breed of short-haired cat originating in Ancient Rome Exotic Shorthair, breed of cat developed to be a shorthaired version of the Persian Oriental Shorthair, breed of cat combinining the Siamese body with a diversity of colorings and patterns
See also Southern British Shorthair Cat Club, established in 1992 to represent British Shorthair Cats at all levels within the Cat Fancy