It is difficult to distinguish between long and short hair in the kitten stage. Generally, the long and short hair will become very obvious when they are about two months old. ​​​​​​

While the kitten is still wet from birth, the long-haired coat may have a slightly wavy appearance and have flat hair.

The short hair on the head of a short-haired cat will be as dense as the length of the body. Once the body is dry, the short-haired hair on the nape of the neck will stand upright. When the body is dry, the hair on the forehead will also stand upright.