Comment by RebaKitten on 17/06/2022 at 01:51 UTC

1258 upvotes, 8 direct replies (showing 8)

View submission: Anyone know what breed?

Hi, OP,

I know that a lot of times people can figure out a dog's breed or a vet can tell you.

With cats, unless they're a very specific breed like a Siamese, what you have is a standard issue domestic shorthair. And a lovely one at that.

Thank you for helping her, I know you and your new void (black cat) will enjoy each other.

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Comment by No_Hospital7649 at 17/06/2022 at 04:22 UTC

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True story. I work with cats, and very rarely we’ll see one where the owner will say it’s a Siamese mix or a British shorthair mix, and the cat is distinctive enough to support it.

But mostly cats are varying flavors if incestuous, inbred little beasties. Got a super fluffy cat? Not a Maine coon. Recessive longhair genes, naturally selected to be warm in the winter. Got a crosseyed seal point? Not a Siamese, just extra inbred and smart enough to invite himself into your house. Black cats are not all Bombay, grey cats are not all Russian Blue.

They’re just all survivors.

Comment by LeoIsRude at 17/06/2022 at 02:55 UTC*

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If it doesn't have papers, it's a DSH. If you're asking what breed a cat is, it'd a DSH.

Idk why it's so hard for some people to understand.

edit: don't know why I have to specify DLH and DMH. figured that was a given based on the sub we're in.

I understand my comment comes off as rude, I'm just tired of seeing "What is the breed" posts every. Single. Day. it's the same answer every time.

Comment by snarf95131 at 17/06/2022 at 04:10 UTC

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Looks pretty floofy. Might turn out to be a DLH (domestic long hair). Definitely a void. Absolutely cute.

Comment by retsukoheart at 17/06/2022 at 08:17 UTC

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All this but kitty is long or medium haired.

Comment by I_suck_at_Blender at 17/06/2022 at 08:52 UTC

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"Shorthair"

I call shenanigans.

Comment by lmVerySad at 17/06/2022 at 13:32 UTC

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Although my lil calico gave birth to a Siamese mix, I don’t get people asking for breeds. You would tell if you got it from a purebreeder