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American Shorthair
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American Shorthair
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Description
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The body of the American Shorthair is
solid, muscular and powerful. The rounded eyes are lightly tilted.
The tail is medium sized and thick at the base. |
Coat |
The coat is thick, even and hard in
texture. |
Colors and Patterns |
Colors vary with specify eye colors.
Gold eyes are preferred by breeders. |
Temperament |
The American Shorthair is a true
breed of the working cat. It is muscular, intelligent, hardy, agile and
makes an exceptional hunter, yet has a good temperament. Easy going,
friendly and independent. |
Weight |
8-15 pounds (3.5-7 kg.) |
Health Problems |
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Living Conditions |
The American Shorthair can tolerate cold
weather. |
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Grooming
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This breed needs moderate grooming with
regular combing. |
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Origin
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Originating in the United States, the
American Shorthair was once called the Domestic Shorthair. The ancestors
of today's American Shorthair arrived in North America with early European
pioneers. They worked on ships catching mice and rats. When the
ships docked ashore, these cats bred freely and eventually established
themselves as North Americana's own shorthaired cat. In 1965 the name
American Shorthair was established. The first shorthair placed in the
official U.S. registry in 1901 was a British Shorthair orange tabby. The
British Shorthair played a large part in the American Shorthair's gene pool,
however the American Shorthairs are now larger then their British cousin, with
less rounded faces and longer legs and tails. |
Outcross Breeds |
None |
Recognition |
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