{"id":51776,"date":"2022-04-16T10:45:19","date_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/"},"modified":"2022-04-16T10:45:20","modified_gmt":"2022-04-16T10:45:20","slug":"what-is-a-medium-hair-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a medium hair cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#What_is_a_medium_hair_cat\" title=\"What is a medium hair cat?\">What is a medium hair cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#What_breed_is_a_medium_hair_cat\" title=\"What breed is a medium hair cat?\">What breed is a medium hair cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#Are_medium_hair_cats_a_thing\" title=\"Are medium hair cats a thing?\">Are medium hair cats a thing?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#Do_medium_hair_cats_shed_a_lot\" title=\"Do medium hair cats shed a lot?\">Do medium hair cats shed a lot?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#What_is_considered_medium_hair_cat\" title=\"What is considered medium hair cat?\">What is considered medium hair cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#Is_my_cat_short_or_medium_hair\" title=\"Is my cat short or medium hair?\">Is my cat short or medium hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#What_breed_is_domestic_medium_hair_cat\" title=\"What breed is domestic medium hair cat?\">What breed is domestic medium hair cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#Is_my_cat_long_or_medium_hair\" title=\"Is my cat long or medium hair?\">Is my cat long or medium hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#Are_there_medium_sized_cats\" title=\"Are there medium sized cats?\">Are there medium sized cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#Are_tabby_cats_medium_hair\" title=\"Are tabby cats medium hair?\">Are tabby cats medium hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#What_is_a_medium_cat\" title=\"What is a medium cat?\">What is a medium cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#What_breed_is_a_domestic_medium_hair_cat\" title=\"What breed is a domestic medium hair cat?\">What breed is a domestic medium hair cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#What_kind_of_cats_shed_the_most\" title=\"What kind of cats shed the most?\">What kind of cats shed the most?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#How_often_do_medium_hair_cats_shed\" title=\"How often do medium hair cats shed?\">How often do medium hair cats shed?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#What_breed_of_cat_sheds_the_least\" title=\"What breed of cat sheds the least?\">What breed of cat sheds the least?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#How_long_do_domestic_medium_hair_cats_live\" title=\"How long do domestic medium hair cats live?\">How long do domestic medium hair cats live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_is_medium_hair\" title=\"How do I know if my cat is medium hair?\">How do I know if my cat is medium hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#How_can_you_tell_if_a_kitten_is_medium_or_long_hair\" title=\"How can you tell if a kitten is medium or long hair?\">How can you tell if a kitten is medium or long hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_is_short_or_medium_hair\" title=\"How can you tell if your cat is short or medium hair?\">How can you tell if your cat is short or medium hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_is_long_or_short_haired\" title=\"How can I tell if my cat is long or short haired?\">How can I tell if my cat is long or short haired?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#Is_my_cat_a_short_hair\" title=\"Is my cat a short hair?\">Is my cat a short hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#What_is_medium_hair_cat\" title=\"What is medium hair cat?\">What is medium hair cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_is_medium_or_long_hair\" title=\"How can I tell if my cat is medium or long hair?\">How can I tell if my cat is medium or long hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#How_can_I_tell_if_my_kitten_is_long_or_medium_hair\" title=\"How can I tell if my kitten is long or medium hair?\">How can I tell if my kitten is long or medium hair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-a-medium-hair-cat\/#Are_there_medium_cats\" title=\"Are there medium cats?\">Are there medium cats?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_medium_hair_cat\"><\/span>What is a medium hair cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Medium-hair cats are popular because they&#8217;re <b>a great middle-of-the-road option for people who don&#8217;t want a longhaired cat, but want a softer, fluffier kitty than a shorthaired cat. They also require less grooming than cats with long hair but more than those with short coats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_a_medium_hair_cat\"><\/span>What breed is a medium hair cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Not technically considered a breed, domestic medium hairs are lovingly considered the mutt of the cat world. Their signature medium-length, double coat is less common than short fur, and these fuzzier felines tend to be a little larger and heavier than their shorthair cousins.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_medium_hair_cats_a_thing\"><\/span>Are medium hair cats a thing?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Firstly, <b>the Domestic Medium Hair is not technically a single breedinstead, the term encompasses a type of cat that includes various breeds. They are, however, related to the Domestic Shorthair and Domestic Longhair cats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_medium_hair_cats_shed_a_lot\"><\/span>Do medium hair cats shed a lot?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are many types of medium hair cat breeds to consider if you want to adopt a new cat for your household. <b>They do not solve the shedding problem, but neither do short breeds. Unless completely hairless, all cat breeds shed!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_considered_medium_hair_cat\"><\/span>What is considered medium hair cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The domestic medium-hair cat has a mixed ancestry, making the breed&#8217;s exact lineage difficult to trace. The end result is <b>a medium to large cat with a relatively muscular build and average height. Domestic medium-hair cats generally weigh 10 to 16 pounds as adults, but their size can vary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_cat_short_or_medium_hair\"><\/span>Is my cat short or medium hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shorthair cats have short fur across the entire body.<\/b><b>Medium hair cats have longer fur around the mane, tail, and\/or rear. As you go through this guide, remember that certain patterns and markings originated with specific breeds. However, these traits now appear in many cats because of random mating.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_domestic_medium_hair_cat\"><\/span>What breed is domestic medium hair cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Firstly, the Domestic Medium Hair is not technically a single breedinstead, the term encompasses a type of cat that includes various breeds. They are, however, related to the <b>Domestic Shorthair and Domestic Longhair cats<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_cat_long_or_medium_hair\"><\/span>Is my cat long or medium hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Longhair cats have long, fluffy fur. Hairless cats have no fur. Shorthair cats have short fur across the entire body. <b>Medium hair cats have longer fur around the mane, tail, and\/or rear<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_medium_sized_cats\"><\/span>Are there medium sized cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If large domestic cats seem too big and small breeds seem tiny, a medium cat breed may be just right for you. <b>These mid-sized cats typically weigh between 10 and 15 pounds, so they fit right into almost any home and environment, whether you live in a small apartment in the city or a big house in the suburbs.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tabby_cats_medium_hair\"><\/span>Are tabby cats medium hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Domestic Medium Hair comes in a wide range of colors and patterns, as well as eye colors. <b>Some of the most common patterns include tabby, tortie, patched tabby, solid, and smoke.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_medium_cat\"><\/span>What is a medium cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Medium-sized cat breeds are typically <b>no larger than 8 to 11 inches in size and weigh between 10 to 15 pounds. This makes them ideal for families who live in apartments and want an attractive and sociable cat who can fit into a variety of environments.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_a_domestic_medium_hair_cat\"><\/span>What breed is a domestic medium hair cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Not technically considered a breed, domestic medium hairs are lovingly considered the mutt of the cat world. Their signature medium-length, double coat is less common than short fur, and these fuzzier felines tend to be a little larger and heavier than their shorthair cousins.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_kind_of_cats_shed_the_most\"><\/span>What kind of cats shed the most?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Top 9 Cats That Shed The Most Fur<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>American Bobtail Cats.<\/li>\n<li>American Curl Cats.<\/li>\n<li>Chartreux Cats.<\/li>\n<li>Cymric Cats.<\/li>\n<li>Nebelung Cats.<\/li>\n<li>Ragamuffin Cats.<\/li>\n<li>Ragdoll Cats.<\/li>\n<li>Russian Blue Cats.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_often_do_medium_hair_cats_shed\"><\/span>How often do medium hair cats shed?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A gleaming coat is one of their finer physical attributes, but let&#8217;s face it, cats shed. Loose, dead hair is set free <b>1-2 times a year, usually becoming airborne at some point only to settle in places you&#8217;d least expect it.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_cat_sheds_the_least\"><\/span>What breed of cat sheds the least?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The Cat Breeds That Shed the Least<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sphynx. Of the bald is beautiful class, the Sphynx is probably the most widely-recognizable breed.  <\/li>\n<li>Siberian. Despite its long and plentiful coat, Siberian cats actually shed less hair than many other breeds and are known to be hypoallergenic.  <\/li>\n<li>Bengal.  <\/li>\n<li>Cornish Rex.  <\/li>\n<li>Siamese.  <\/li>\n<li>Bombay.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>10-Jun-2019<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_domestic_medium_hair_cats_live\"><\/span>How long do domestic medium hair cats live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>15 to 18 years<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_I_know_if_my_cat_is_medium_hair\"><\/span>How do I know if my cat is medium hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Domestic Medium Hair cats will still have shorter hair along their back, but the rest of their hair, especially around their neck and tail, will have a fluffier, slightly longer appearance. Domestic Longhair cats will have a longer, flowy coat that is more uniform in length all over the body.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_a_kitten_is_medium_or_long_hair\"><\/span>How can you tell if a kitten is medium or long hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Longhair cats have long, fluffy fur. Hairless cats have no fur. Shorthair cats have short fur across the entire body. <b>Medium hair cats have longer fur around the mane, tail, and\/or rear<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_you_tell_if_your_cat_is_short_or_medium_hair\"><\/span>How can you tell if your cat is short or medium hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Shorthair cats have short fur across the entire body.<\/b><b>Medium hair cats have longer fur around the mane, tail, and\/or rear. As you go through this guide, remember that certain patterns and markings originated with specific breeds. However, these traits now appear in many cats because of random mating.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_is_long_or_short_haired\"><\/span>How can I tell if my cat is long or short haired?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kittens will usually start exhibiting tell-tale traits at around 8 weeks old that will indicate the likelihood of their coat being long or short. If your cat is going to have long hair, you should notice the tail beginning to get fluffy, and they&#8217;ll start showing signs of ear tufts and tufts of fur around their paws.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_my_cat_a_short_hair\"><\/span>Is my cat a short hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The domestic medium-hair cat has a mixed ancestry, making the breed&#8217;s exact lineage difficult to trace. The end result is <b>a medium to large cat with a relatively muscular build and average height. Domestic medium-hair cats generally weigh 10 to 16 pounds as adults, but their size can vary.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_medium_hair_cat\"><\/span>What is medium hair cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Medium-hair cats are popular because they&#8217;re <b>a great middle-of-the-road option for people who don&#8217;t want a longhaired cat, but want a softer, fluffier kitty than a shorthaired cat. They also require less grooming than cats with long hair but more than those with short coats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_cat_is_medium_or_long_hair\"><\/span>How can I tell if my cat is medium or long hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Longhair cats have long, fluffy fur. Hairless cats have no fur. Shorthair cats have short fur across the entire body. <b>Medium hair cats have longer fur around the mane, tail, and\/or rear<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_if_my_kitten_is_long_or_medium_hair\"><\/span>How can I tell if my kitten is long or medium hair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Kittens will usually start exhibiting tell-tale traits at around 8 weeks old that will indicate the likelihood of their coat being long or short. If your cat is going to have long hair, you should notice the tail beginning to get fluffy, and they&#8217;ll start showing signs of ear tufts and tufts of fur around their paws.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_medium_cats\"><\/span>Are there medium cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If large domestic cats seem too big and small breeds seem tiny, <b>a medium cat breed may be just right for you. These mid-sized cats typically weigh between 10 and 15 pounds, so they fit right into almost any home and environment, whether you live in a small apartment in the city or a big house in the suburbs.<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What is a medium hair cat?What breed is a medium hair cat?Are medium hair cats a thing?Do medium hair cats shed a lot?What is considered medium hair cat?Is my cat short or medium hair?What breed is domestic medium hair cat?Is my cat long or medium hair?Are there medium sized cats?Are tabby cats&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-51776","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51776"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=51776"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/51776\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=51776"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=51776"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=51776"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}