American Shorthairs are gentle quiet cats. They are independent but also enjoy being part of a family. American Shorthairs can live upto 20 years.
American Shorthair History:
The American Shorthair goes all the way back to the Mayflower. English colonists brought cats with them from England to help keep rats and mice on the ship under control. When the settlers arrived on New England shores, the cats they had brought with them joined them in their new home. In the early 1900s, cats were imported to the U.S. and mixed with the first American cats. In an effort to save the original American cat, a group of fanciers chose a handful of cats showing the characteristics of the “native” cat and began breeding them selectively. In 1906, the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) recognized the American Shorthair, which was called the Domestic Shorthair at the time. In 1966, named was changed to American Shorthair, and denotes a pure breed rather than a mixed breed cat.
The Look of the American Shorthair:
American Shorthairs are known for their gentle demeanor. They come in more than eighty different colors and patterns, including calico, tabby and all white. Male American Shorthairs can weigh up to 15 pounds, while females can get up to 12 pounds. They are known for having long life spans, and can live to be 20 years old with good care.
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American Shorthair
