1. a cat breed or individual cat characterized by short fur
2. a dog breed or individual dog with short coat hair

Examples

• The American Shorthair is a popular cat breed.
• She adopted a gray shorthair from the animal shelter.
• German Shorthaired Pointers are excellent hunting dogs.
• The veterinarian recommended a shorthair for families with allergies.
• My shorthair cat requires less grooming than long-haired breeds.
• The dog show featured several shorthair breeds in the sporting group.