Is my cat short or medium hair?

And, often, the answer is neither! If your cat seems to be longer than a ‘short hair’ but not quite a ‘long hair’, they just might be considered a medium hair. Usually this coat length shows up in your everyday moggie, to borrow a term from our friends abroad, or domestic cat, as we most often call them here in the US.Click to see full answer. Keeping this in view, how can I tell if my cat will have long or short hair?Many young kittens look fluffy whether short or longhaired and kittens should be at least eight weeks before you can see the signs of long hair. Pay special attention to the kitten’s tail. If it is very fluffy, the kitten may be longhaired or semi-longhaired.One may also ask, how long do medium hair cats live? Life expectancy depends on many things, including one important factor – whether your cat is an indoor-only cat or an outdoor cat. Indoor cats generally live from 12-18 years of age. Many may live to be in their early 20s. The oldest reported cat, Creme Puff lived to be an amazing 38 years old. Also know, what is a medium hair cat? Domestic medium-hair cats generally weigh 10 to 16 pounds as adults, but their size can vary. They have a slightly angular face that is softened by their fur; pointed, erect ears; large, alert eyes; and a long, feathery tail.Do medium hair cats shed a lot?Although some people talk about “medium-haired” cats, the term carries no objective delineation. Most so-called medium-hairs are probably longhairs. Among them, Balinese and Siberian cats shed less than most and Maine Coon and Persian and Somali cats shed more. Long-haired breed coats are typically two to six inches.