variants or shorthaired
: having short hair
short-haired cats
a shorthaired dog breed
short-haired men

Examples of short-haired in a Sentence

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Physical Adaptation: Some breeds aren’t suited to specific climates, as short-nosed dogs struggle in heat while short-haired dogs may feel uncomfortable in cold environments. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Samantha is also a 1.5-year-old, short-haired cat with frequent shedding. Katherine Alex Beaven, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024 Burtka also shared a post welcoming Biana, a blonde, short-haired puppy, to the family. Kelli Bender, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024 Long-haired pets, in particular, are prone to overheating, but short-haired breeds are equally at risk for heat exhaustion and even more vulnerable to sunburn. Trilce Estrada Olvera, The Arizona Republic, 3 Sep. 2024 The artworks showcase a variety of breeds, including big and small, fluffy and short-haired, whimsical and serious. Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 July 2024 Lily, sadly, has crossed the rainbow and has been followed (not replaced) by Lolo, a chocolate, short-haired mini-dachshund. Kathleen Parker, Washington Post, 23 June 2024 Most recently he was named a national gold medallion winner by the National Taxidermy Association for his short-haired, open mouth, whitetail deer pulling an apple out of a tree. Lizzy Alspach, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 2024 Lewis enjoys running his three German short-haired pointers through the open space and birdwatching from the deck of his two-story house. Noelle Phillips, The Denver Post, 16 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1622, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of short-haired was in 1622

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“Short-haired.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/short-haired. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

short-haired

adjective
ˈshȯrt-ˌha(ə)rd,
-ˌhe(ə)rd
: having short hair or fur
a short-haired cat
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