Shorthair (noun)

1. A breed of cat with short fur, such as the Siamese or the British Shorthair.
2. A breed of dog with short fur, such as the Boxer or the Dachshund.
3. A breed of animal with short fur.

Origin:

Late 19th century, it originally referred to breeds of cats with short fur, but can also refer to breeds of dogs and other animals with short fur.

Examples:

1. She always had a thing for shorthair cats, so she adopted a Siamese.
2. He was a fan of shorthair breeds, so he got a Boxer puppy.
3. She showed her shorthair rabbit at the fair.
4. Some people prefer longhair cats, others like shorthair cats.
5. The shorthair is a popular breed of dog.