noun
American Shorthair (cat breed)
A specific cat breed recognized by major registries; not a generic term for any short-haired American cat.
うちのアメリカンショートヘアはとても人懐っこい。
Our American Shorthair is very friendly.
キャットショーでアメリカンショートヘアの審査を見た。
I watched the judging of American Shorthairs at the cat show.
Standard katakana spelling for the breed name.
Variant with interpunct; also common in catalogs and breed listings.
British Shorthair; a different breed with a stockier build and denser coat.
General term for short-haired cat breeds; not a specific breed name.
Direct loan from English 'American Shorthair', referring to the cat breed.