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American Shorthair

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American Shorthair

Name:American Shorthair

Alias:Brown standard tabby cat

Outline:Carnivora

Family:Carnivora Felidae Felis

length:35-55cm

Weight:6-9kg

Life:15-20 years

IUCN:LC

Trait:American domestic cat

American Shorthair Life habits and morphological characteristics

Strong and sturdy, ranging from medium to large, with a rectangular head, a thick neck and a round chest. It has a straight back, well-developed limbs and is good at jumping. Its fur is soft, thick, but short; its fur can protect against cold, rain, and trauma, like a short, thick, dense coat. There are more than 30 types of fur colors, including white, black, and stripes. The most popular one is a silver-white tiger-striped cat with bright black stripes embedded in the silver-white body hair.
American shorthair cats are strong, brave, and gentle. They are very patient, obedient and cute, never lose their temper, and don't like to make noises, so they are very suitable for families with children. They have strong resistance.

American Shorthair Distribution range and habitat

Originated from the United States, now distributed all over the world

American Shorthair Detailed Introduction

The earliest domestic cats in the United States are said to have come to the New World with immigrants in the 17th century. In the following centuries, sturdy and efficient cats spread throughout the United States. Most of them were skilled mousers rather than family pets. But in the early 20th century, an improved breed of yard mouser began to appear, known as the shorthair. Careful breeding further improved the domestic cat breed, and by the 1960s, the breed was renamed the American Shorthair, which gradually attracted people's attention at purebred cat shows. Healthy and hardy, the American Shorthair is a perfect pet for almost any type of family.

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American Shorthair cats are known for their sturdy physique, strong bones, well-developed muscles, smart nature, and gentle personality. They are a medium-to-large breed of shorthair cats. They have thick fur and up to 30 colors, among which the silver striped variety is the most valuable.

American Shorthair is also a very smart cat, and it is very cooperative with the owner's training. A domestic American Shorthair likes to enjoy the caress of the owner. It also cherishes its toys and can invent many different ways to play, making its life full of fun. The mouse-catching skills are first-class, and it is a rare mouse-catching expert.

British Shorthair and American Shorthair are more common purebred cats. Everyone thinks they are very healthy. In fact, British and American Shorthair also have genetic diseases (most purebred cats have some diseases). The genetic diseases of British and American Shorthair should not be underestimated. This type of cat is most likely to have cardiovascular genetic diseases, especially male cats, which are most likely to suffer from myocardial diseases. Once this disease occurs, there is a risk of sudden death, so the owners must pay special attention.

To be honest, isn’t it very similar to our tabby cat? Haha.


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