The American Shorthair still likes practising her hunting abilities on innocent insects despite having once been used to deter rodents and vermin from food warehouses. She enjoys learning tricks and testing her intelligence with puzzles and interactive toys because she is a smart, somewhat active cat.
Nature
She makes the perfect family friend because she is flexible and kind. The American Shorthair does not enjoy being carried and is a highly independent animal, despite the fact that she enjoys attention from her people, especially children.
She might occasionally snuggle up in your lap, but she might also want to sit next to you. She’ll get along just fine with a canine companion who is also cat-friendly, but when it comes to birds and other small pets, her hunting instincts might take over.
Trait
American Shorthairs have a stocky, muscular frame that makes them excellent workers. The American’s quickness and endurance are aided by their powerful legs. They have a broad, full face, medium-sized ears, and big, wide eyes. They also have a massive skull.
Life
20 to 15 years old
Colour Collection
A variety of colours and patterns can be seen in the American Shorthair breed. One of the most typical and well-liked breeds is the silver tabby, but
Hair fall
Your American Shorthair will shed but combing a couple times per week removes dead hair and redistributes skin oils to keep her coat shiny and prevent dry, itchy skin.
Health
A robust and healthy breed, the American Shorthair. Although some cases of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy have been documented, it is unknown whether the ailment is inherited. Additionally, the breed is more prone to respiratory and ocular conditions because of its flat face. They have a higher risk of obesity due to their laid-back personalities and hereditary predisposition to mouth and gum disease. To prevent breeding cats with genetic disorders, reputable breeders conduct extensive testing.
Breed History
American Shorthairs could have come from domestic shorthairs that were transported to America on the Mayflower in 1620, or even earlier by the original settlers of Jamestown or perhaps Spanish explorers in Florida. According to a 1634 text, these domestic shorthairs prevented chipmunks and squirrels from damaging New England crops. They were on display at the inaugural American cat show in 1895, and the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognised them as a founding breed a decade later, in 1906.
