Search over 59 Domestic Short Hair (DSH) cats across Australia
There is a wide variety of Domestic Shorthair temperaments, but they are often social cats who prove to be wonderful companions for children and seniors alike. They aren’t naturally aggressive and can play well with dogs and other cats.
There is a wide variety of Domestic Shorthair temperaments, but they are often social cats who prove to be wonderful companions for children and seniors alike. They aren’t naturally aggressive and can play well with dogs and other cats.
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💉vaccinated
🩺vet checked with a health certificate provided.
🔬microchipped with paperwork ready to transfer to the new owner.
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🚽Toilet trained and flea treated.
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This beautiful little fur baby is looking for her human forever family
SHE IS FEMALE AND ĤAS BEEN MICROCHIPED ,VET CHECKED ,FLEA AND WORM TREATED REGULARLY ..
The mother is Ragdoll x Bombay and the father is Ragdoll x domestic short hair. She is super affectionate and love lots of attention and cuddles and snuggles on your lap with the sweetest personality .you will easily fall in love with her as she becomes part of your family
She is toilet trained and is very well socialised with our other cats and children .
If you have any questions please don't hesitate to call or txt me
Hey I have 5 beautiful playful tabbys ready for their forever home. 4 males and 1 female. Mother is Russian blue and father is Tabby. They are wormed, vet checked, litter trained and are eating solids and drinking water on their own. DOB 6/2/24
Socks is a rescue kitten from the Armadale Kennel Zone. He's been hand raised from about 3 weeks old in a home with other cats so he's very comfortable with chaos. He sleeps in our bed, he loves supervised time in the backyard and he's full of fun.
To take Socks home you'll need to pre-buy his vet work through Hanly Vet it a vet closer to you. Alternatively we can get his vet work done for an additional $170. This includes de-sexing, microchipping, vaccination and a dose of Revolution.
1x 2 year old Female Tabby, desexed,vaccinated and micro chipped
1x 1 Year old Male Black , Desexed and Vaccinated
Please message for any other information or if interested
Our darling Cat Alexa is very loved, and due to a change of lifestyle, she requires a new home. If you're a Cat lover, she is a very affectionate yet independent, Tabby Cat. She sleeps at night inside, and loves fresh air outside in the day. We want to see that she goes to a new home that will take care of her and love her. She is microchipped, and house-trained. Get in touch today if you would like to be the new owner.
Adorable & Cute black and white male cat. His name is Meeko and he is gentle-natured, calm, tranquil and affectionate once he gets to know you. Meeko is 2 years old and needs to go to a good home! Unfortunately, I can’t keep Meeko because I am moving house and my new place won’t allow cats.
1 ginger male and 1 tabby female (runt) she’s super cute, sweet and funny.
Mum was a rescue and was Siamese x she gave birth here.
The kittens have been raised indoors only and will come to you (health checked, microchipped and flea/worm treated.)
Eating well and using the litterbox fine, these beautiful babies are ready to go.
3 month old kitten
Female - microchipped, desexed and all vaccines up to date
Domestic short hair (ginger/white)
Very affectionate, friendly, gentle
Selling her scratch pole, bed, litter tray, toys etc as well (as to why that’s the price I am selling her at)
Selling due to allergies
Twin cat brothers for sale. Unfortunately I have a small caravan and I don't have the room to keep them. They are a bonded pair so they must stay together always.
3 male domestic short-haired 11-week-old kittens are now available and looking for their forever homes!
All kittens come toilet trained, well socialized, and fully transitioned to solid kitten foods and water.
All kittens have had frequent vet visits for regular health checkups over the past 11 weeks and everyone is in good shape.
I am more than happy to answer any questions you might have.
Thanks.
Milo and Mocha are a bonded pair of brothers, who between them, tick all the boxes. Milo loves to hang out next to you, and Mocha loves to hang out on you! They both love their scritches and cuddles. Milo loves his wet food and rarely says no, Mocha will eat wet food but is more into dry food.
Milo is short-haired, and as you can see from the pictures, Mocha is long-haired. Surprisingly he doesn't seem to shed much at all, but does need to be brushed - like all cats - so that his hair doesn't get matted.
When they came to me, they spent over a week in our back room, with Mocha hiding in the back corner behind our table tennis table, and Milo in front, protecting him. Truth is that even though Mocha comes across as more vulnerable, he's also more decisive and forward about having his wants met once he gets to know you! Milo follows Mocha's lead, but also loves following his humans around and rolling over on his back for a belly rub (yes, he's a one in a million kitty who loves a good belly rub)!
We've been on quite a journey with these babies, and it's important that they and their forever family 100% click before they leave here. Not just because I love it when they come and settle themselves down on the bed next to me every night and are always up for a cuddle :)
These two love their window hammocks and more often than not, just share one and watch the world go by. They would not be suited to outdoor life and have shown no inclination to go out.
Milo and Mocha had their first birthday yesterday. They are both desexed and fully vaccinated. However, for some reason they were never microchipped. They are due their one year vaccinations around April so rather than doing two vet visits I think that would be the best time to get them microchipped and added to the NSW Pet Register.
If you're ever in a position where you feel you might need to give them up, they're a boomerang - please send them home to us as they will always be a precious part of our family.
While you're here, please check out my other fosters - they're all listed under 'Domestic short hair - Kellyville'.
Dougie (Doug Doug) is named after my daughter's favourite YouTuber and his name suits him perfectly although you're more than welcome to change it - typical of most orange cats, or maybe most cats, he answers to pretty much anything when he feels like it!
Dougie is playful and loves company. He adores a good snuggle and scritch, and a snooze on your bed or the couch. He's just an all round happy kitten who's enjoying his life. :)
He is an all-rounder - while he'd love a cat friend (preferably one of his siblings or foster brothers or sisters), he does have an independent streak that means he should be ok with just a human slave to tend to his demands.
Dougie is about 15 weeks, desexed and microchipped, but due to the severe shortage of vaccines at the moment, will come to you without his F3 vaccinations. They're due to be back in stock by around April, so he will need to be kept inside. He's been raised as an inddor cat so that won't be a problem.
If you're ever in a position where you feel you might need to give him up, please send him home to us - he will always be a part of our family.
While you're here, please check out my other fosters - they're all listed under 'Domestic short hair - Kellyville'
Jimmy is outgoing, playful and your new best friend. Jimmy is a black and tan mackerel tabby with white. He would suit a special young boy for a pet as he prefers males. Jimmy's mother is a black oriental who escaped one evening and made him with a local 'Thoroughbred Tom'. So, he's of good stock and hybrid vigour.
Jimmy comes with microchip, F3 vaccination, treated for parasites and kitten pack.
Pics 1-6 are Jimmy
Pic 7 is Thoroughbred Tom
Pic 8 is Jimmy born with Mum Sabrina
This is Sid, who is looking for his forever home.
He is a kind kitten who loves playing but also enjoys the company of humans.
His favourite thing is sitting in boxes and he loves stairs
Come and meet Mia, affectionate, very playful, loves to have a chat and if you're outside, follow you from window to window to keep you company.
Mia would ideally be suited to a home with other cats (or one of his siblings) for company. He's untested with dogs but is a brave and strong little soul so should be ok with a cat loving dog.
Mia is about 14 weeks, and is very happy and comfortable with us, but we need to move him on to his furrever parents so that we can take in the next lot of fosters (after a bit of a holiday)!
He's a boomerang, so if you're ever in a position where you feel you might need to give him up, please send him home.
Don't forget to check out my other fosters!
This is Axin, a friendly and confident kitten looking for his forever home.
He loves playing with his siblings, but will also cuddle up with his humans from time to time.
3 kittens looking for there forever homes I was given there mum by someone who said she was a stray the day she went into labour I had to rush her to the emergency vet sadly she died while in theatre unfortanity I still had to pay the bill and then hand raise these beautiful babies they are now 8 weeks old
Due to how much financial strain doing all of this right before Christmas and not being able to work I am trying to get a little amount of how much I put into them they are $300 each ono
They are dewormed and de-flead but sadly sterilisation voucher will need to be purchased by the new owners they are litter trained and eating wet and dry food.
Message on gumtree only as a lot of people try and scam and I just want these babies to goto amazing homes
The vets said there mum was mix bengal which would explain the markings but unsure of what the dad was
They are all cuddly playful beautiful tempered babies
We have children and other pets but they are still a little shy when first meeting which is normal
I have also added a photo of there mum as I only had her for 3 days before she went into labour it's the only photo I have we didn't even know she was pregnant when they gave her to us
I need to find forever homes for my 3 beautiful kittens, they are 8 weeks old, I have 2 girls and a boy. The black and white kitten is a girl, and the brown tabby kittens is a boy and a girl. They have all been raised with so much love and affection and all love being held and being around humans. They would make a great Christmas gift!!
They are all toilet trained, microchipped, flead and wormed and eating well. These kittens are super affectionate, confident and loves to play. I need to find homes for my kittens this week due to Christmas plans.
Please contact me on Chantal - 0468470624 for more information.
Chantal
Breed Characteristics
Grooming
Exercise
Size Range
The Ultimate Domestic Short Hair (DSH) Guide
About Domestic Short Hair (DSH)
The Domestic Shorthair is a catch-all category for any mixed-breed cat that doesn’t have a particular look. That said, there are some characteristics that many domestic shorthairs share. They typically have short fur that is easy to care for, and their coat comes in a wide variety of colours and patterns. Many Domestic Shorthairs are known for their affectionate, laid-back personalities, and they make great companions for people of all ages.
Lifespan
15 to 20 years
Weight
3.5 to 7 kg
Height
Varies
Grooming
A Domestic Shorthair cat’s grooming needs are not as extensive as those of a long-haired cat breed. However, regular grooming is still important to keeping your house cat healthy and looking their best.
Origins
The term “domestic shorthair” (DSH) is used to describe cats that are not of a specific breed, but rather of mixed or unknown ancestry.
Because the Domestic Shorthair is a pseudo-breed, specimens of this landrace in a particular geographic region will have a specific type of body shape and size, though colouring may revert to a tabby cat pattern after a couple of generations.
This pseudo-breed is also often referred to as a house cat or alley cat (for feral specimens).
Yes, Domestic Shorthairs are the most common house cats in the world, and despite their wide range of personalities, they tend to get along well with humans.
Common Health Issues & Considerations
Domestic Short Hair (DSH)s may suffer from:
Obesity
Diabetes
Heart Desease
Nature / Temperament
Social, Active, and Athletic
Suitable Environment
The ideal environment for a Domestic Shorthair is a clean, comfortable home with plenty of space to roam and explore. While every cat is different, most will thrive in a loving home environment where they feel safe and secure. It is best if there are plenty of windows and natural light, as cats love to bask in the sun. There should also be a variety of hiding places, perches, and scratching posts for the cat to enjoy.
Other Considerations
● Domestic Shorthairs tend to be muscular cats with rounded heads and paws.
● Domestic Shorthairs are distantly related to the American Shorthair and British Shorthair.
● They are known to be hunters and free-roaming Domestic Shorthairs can decimate the population of small birds and other wildlife.
How can I take good care of my Domestic Short Hair (DSH)?
Nutrition
A Domestic Shorthair’s diet should be high in protein and fat, and low in carbohydrates. Cats are obligate carnivores, which means that their bodies are designed to digest and use only animal-based proteins. Animal proteins contain all of the essential nutrients that cats need, including taurine, arginine, and vitamins A, B, and D. Fat is an important source of energy for cats, and helps to keep their coat healthy and shiny.
If feeding dry food to your Domestic Shorthair, watch out for signs of dehydration in your cat and monitor the amount of water that they drink. Ensure that they always have access to fresh, clean drinking water. You may opt for a cat fountain if your Domestic Shorthair prefers to drink flowing water.
Grooming
Domestic Shorthairs are relatively low-maintenance when it comes to grooming. Weekly brushing is sufficient.
Recommended Grooming Tips
Use a soft bristled brush to gently brush your cat’s fur.
You should only bathe your cat when necessary, as too much bathing can strip their fur of natural oils.
Regularly trimming your cat’s nails will help prevent them from becoming overgrown or ingrown. Use sharp nail clippers designed for cats, and only cut the tips of the nails (avoid the pink area called the quick).
Exercise
A Domestic Shorthair cat is a medium sized cat and therefore needs a moderate amount of exercise. It is important to provide your Domestic Shorthair with opportunities to run, jump and play as this will help to keep them healthy and fit. A good way to provide your cat with exercise is to create an indoor obstacle course for them to enjoy. This can be simply done by placing some furniture around the room or by purchasing some cat toys that encourage physical activity. Be sure to also provide your Domestic Shorthair with plenty of opportunities to climb as this is another great way for them to stay active.
Training
A Domestic Shorthair does not require any special training. However, in general, all cats benefit from some form of socialisation and training in order to help them learn how to appropriately interact with humans and their environment. For Domestic Shorthairs, this may include things like learning how to use a litter box, being comfortable with being handled and groomed, and learning basic commands such as “sit” or “stay.”
This is general information and should not be relied on for adopting or purchasing advice.
The main difference between these two types of cats is their coat length. As their name suggests, Domestic Shorthair cats have shorter fur, while Domestic Long Hair cats have longer fur.
No. Due to the wide variety of Domestic Shorthair cat traits, one cannot definitively say that they are hypoallergenic. Individual cats may or may not produce less of the proteins that cause an allergic reaction.
If you are searching for Domestic Shorthair kittens for sale, it’s important to only deal with reputable breeders. Despite this not being a distinct breed, ethical treatment of the animals should still be paramount. The average cost of Domestic Shorthair kittens for sale will be between AUD $100 and $600.