Domestic Shorthair cats will have an overall shorter coat, and they will not have an excess of hair on their tail, mane, or around their legs. Another result of having a mixed ancestry is that the temperaments and personalities of Domestic Medium Hairs vary from cat to cat.
Consequently, is my cat short or medium hair?
Longhair cats have long, fluffy fur. Hairless cats have no fur. Shorthair cats have short fur across the entire body. Medium hair cats have longer fur around the mane, tail, and/or rear.
Likewise, how do you groom a medium haired cat? Stiff bristle brushes will help remove loose hairs from cats with short coats or sparse undercoats, while long-toothed metal combs or brushes, especially ones with rows of offset tines, are useful to remove loose hair and smooth minor tangles in medium and long-haired cats.
Consequently, do medium hair cats shed a lot?
Cats with undercoats shed more than those without undercoats. You can tell if your cat has an undercoat by examining his coat. Although some people talk about "medium-haired" cats, the term carries no objective delineation. Most so-called medium-hairs are probably longhairs.
Are domestic medium hair cats hypoallergenic?
There is no such thing as a completely hypoallergenic cat. Even hairless cats produce dander and saliva. Fur can carry the cat dander and saliva so that it comes in contact with people which tends to increase allergic reaction. So, in general, cats that shed less may tend to cause less allergic reactions.
