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Moggy
A moggy is any cat which has not been intentionally bred. Moggies lack a consistent appearance unlike purebred cats that are selectively bred for appearance conforming to a standard. In contexts where cats need to be registered—such as in veterinary practices or shelters—moggies may be called domestic short-haired (DSH) or domestic long-haired (DLH) cats, depending on coat length (and less common designations may include "domestic medium-haired (DMH)" or "domestic semi-long-haired").
The vast majority of cats worldwide lack any pedigree ancestry.
Cat fancying is relatively new and over 85% of cat breeds have come into existence since the 1930s.
In the United States, domestic short-haired cats make up 95% of the cat population. In the UK 89–92% of cats are of non-pedigree lineage.
In the cat fancy, and among veterinarians and animal control agencies, domestic short-haired cats may be classified with organization-specific terminology (often capitalized), such as: "Domestic Shorthair" (DSH); "House Cat, Shorthair" (HCS); or "Shorthair Household Pet".
Such a pseudo-breed is used for registry as well as shelter/rescue classification purposes. While not bred as show cats, some domestic short-haired cats are actually pedigreed (have a recorded genealogy) and are entered into cat shows that have non-purebred "Household Pet" divisions. Show rules vary; the Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) permits "any eye colour, all coat colours and patterns, any coat length or texture, and any length of tail" (basically, any cat). Others may be more restrictive; an example from the World Cat Federation: "All classic colours are permitted. Any amount of white is permitted. The colours chocolate and cinnamon, as well as their dilution (lilac and fawn) are not recognized in any combinations (bicolour, tricolour, tabby). The pointed pattern is also not recognized."
Domestic short-haired cats are characterised by a wide range of colouring, and typically "revert to type" after a few generations, which means they express their coats as a natural tabby pattern. This can be any colour or combination of colours. They also exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics; domestic short-haired cats in different countries tend to look different in body shape and size, as they developed from differing gene pools. DSH cats in Asia tend to have a build similar to a "classic" Siamese or Tonkinese, while European and American varieties have a thicker, heavier build.
A domestic long-haired cat is a cat of mixed ancestry – thus not belonging to any particular recognised cat breed – possessing a coat of semi-long to long fur. Domestic long-haired cats should not be confused with the British Longhair, American Longhair, or other breeds with "Longhair" names, which are standardised breeds defined by various registries. Other generic terms are in British English, moggie and in American English alley cat. Domestic long-haired cats are the third most common type of cat in the United States.
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Moggy
A moggy is any cat which has not been intentionally bred. Moggies lack a consistent appearance unlike purebred cats that are selectively bred for appearance conforming to a standard. In contexts where cats need to be registered—such as in veterinary practices or shelters—moggies may be called domestic short-haired (DSH) or domestic long-haired (DLH) cats, depending on coat length (and less common designations may include "domestic medium-haired (DMH)" or "domestic semi-long-haired").
The vast majority of cats worldwide lack any pedigree ancestry.
Cat fancying is relatively new and over 85% of cat breeds have come into existence since the 1930s.
In the United States, domestic short-haired cats make up 95% of the cat population. In the UK 89–92% of cats are of non-pedigree lineage.
In the cat fancy, and among veterinarians and animal control agencies, domestic short-haired cats may be classified with organization-specific terminology (often capitalized), such as: "Domestic Shorthair" (DSH); "House Cat, Shorthair" (HCS); or "Shorthair Household Pet".
Such a pseudo-breed is used for registry as well as shelter/rescue classification purposes. While not bred as show cats, some domestic short-haired cats are actually pedigreed (have a recorded genealogy) and are entered into cat shows that have non-purebred "Household Pet" divisions. Show rules vary; the Fédération Internationale Féline (FIFe) permits "any eye colour, all coat colours and patterns, any coat length or texture, and any length of tail" (basically, any cat). Others may be more restrictive; an example from the World Cat Federation: "All classic colours are permitted. Any amount of white is permitted. The colours chocolate and cinnamon, as well as their dilution (lilac and fawn) are not recognized in any combinations (bicolour, tricolour, tabby). The pointed pattern is also not recognized."
Domestic short-haired cats are characterised by a wide range of colouring, and typically "revert to type" after a few generations, which means they express their coats as a natural tabby pattern. This can be any colour or combination of colours. They also exhibit a wide range of physical characteristics; domestic short-haired cats in different countries tend to look different in body shape and size, as they developed from differing gene pools. DSH cats in Asia tend to have a build similar to a "classic" Siamese or Tonkinese, while European and American varieties have a thicker, heavier build.
A domestic long-haired cat is a cat of mixed ancestry – thus not belonging to any particular recognised cat breed – possessing a coat of semi-long to long fur. Domestic long-haired cats should not be confused with the British Longhair, American Longhair, or other breeds with "Longhair" names, which are standardised breeds defined by various registries. Other generic terms are in British English, moggie and in American English alley cat. Domestic long-haired cats are the third most common type of cat in the United States.