Cat people · Domestic shorthair
Dating a domestic shorthair owner
Updated September 15, 2026
Short answer
Domestic shorthair owners live with a steady cat that is small in size and independent by temperament. Shorthair people are practical and love a cat that chose them at the shelter. On a date, plan for a park loop, a dog-friendly patio, a slow Saturday market.
What a domestic shorthair needs from a partner
Someone who respects a cat's schedule and does not take the first cold shoulder personally.
The first date that suits a domestic shorthair person
Match the energy: a park loop, a dog-friendly patio, a slow Saturday market. Easy to get right; harder to get wrong.
Cats that would get along with a domestic shorthair
Scored on the same factors the app uses: energy, size, temperament, and whether each animal is good with the other's kind. Typical for the breed, not a promise about any one animal.
- Russian blue 100% pet matchboth steady · same size
- Norwegian forest cat 100% pet matchboth steady · same size
- Calico 94% pet matchboth steady · same size
- Tabby 90% pet matchboth steady · same size
Dogs that could share a home with a domestic shorthair
Mixed households only work when both animals are easy with the other kind. These are the likeliest.
- Dachshund 94% pet matchboth steady · same size · both easy with the other kind
- Shiba inu 94% pet matchboth steady · same size · both easy with the other kind
- Yorkshire terrier 94% pet matchboth steady · same size · both easy with the other kind
The conversation to have early
Most shorthairs are shelter cats with their own history. Let the cat come to you; two visits before you are allowed to touch is normal. Say it before the second date, not after the first sleepover.
More on the people side in what to do when your cat does not like your date and whether to bring the dog on a first date.
Questions
What is a good first date for a domestic shorthair owner?
Something that fits the cat's day: a park loop, a dog-friendly patio, a slow Saturday market. Ask before bringing your own pet along.
Do domestic shorthairs get along with other pets?
Typically variable with dogs and fine with cats. Every animal is its own case; on Attune each pet's real answers set the match.
What should I know before dating someone with a domestic shorthair?
Most shorthairs are shelter cats with their own history. Let the cat come to you; two visits before you are allowed to touch is normal.