Why does it not sit right with me when the DSH is referred to as a "mixed breed"? Is this the best description for the common "alley cat" we call DSH? What is a DSH REALLY? What makes it "mixed"? Mixed with what exactly? Haven't MOST purebred cat breeds been pretty well protected by the cat fancy (much different than in dogs where everybody and their uncle have a "purebred" dog and mutts vary VASTLY compared to cats). I just think "mix" is a misnomer for DSH. Did the American Shorthair come from the DSH that was brought over on the Mayflower? Non-pedigreed is certainly a better description but I wonder if perhaps the DSH is not in fact it's own breed? In truth? What about DLH? Anyone care to discuss?