Shorthair cats
The easy-keepers — sleek coats that manage themselves, and the widest range of personalities in the cat world, from the chatty Siamese to the unflappable British Shorthair.
Traits of the group
Low-effort coatA weekly brush is usually plenty
Every personalityFrom lap cat to livewire — temperament varies more than the coat
AthleticMost shorthairs stay playful hunters all their lives
Long-livedMany shorthair breeds routinely reach their late teens
