The Domestic Longhair and Shorthair is the same basic cat that was domesticated by man thousands of years ago. The names Domestic Shorthair and Domestic Longhair refer to any cat that is not a "purebred" cat.

The Domestic Shorthair and Longhair is also known as the Mixed Housecat or the Domestic Cat. In addition to having a wide and almost endless variety of physical characteristics, the Domestic Cat can have almost any personality type. Someone who's looking for a pet cat can pretty much find a cat that is "perfect" for him or her. Additionally, the Domestic cat can be found anywhere. These are the cats that one can rescue from an animal shelter or even adopt through a "free kittens" advertisement in the newspaper. As long as they are properly taken care of, the Domestic cat doesn't generally suffer from the same ailments that many purebred cats do.

The Domestic Shorthair and Longhair can include any cat that doesn't come from two parents that are either unknown, or neither parent is a pedigree. This leads to great variety. However, for show purposes, there are ten different color divisions. They are: Solid, Solid and White, Tabby, Tabby and White, Tortoiseshell, Tortoiseshell and White, Shaded, Shaded and White, Pointed and Pointed and White. Because there are no breed standards, these cats, when being judged, are judged upon the distinctive appearance of the cat, as well as the cat's personality. As the name would imply, the Domestic Shorthair and Longhair may have long or short fur. The Domestic Cat doesn't really have a size requirement, although most Domestic Cats are of medium size.

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