• Looks
• Personality
• History
• Breeding
• Health and care
• Diet

American Shorthair cats are loving affectionate. This cat is good with children with dogs. Kind of soft quiet calm cat. The cats, stroll through empty rooms for silence and tranquility. There is no fear of separation. The cats, love independence.

American short-haired cats rarely meow. American Shorthair cat is compatible with other animals. The American Shorthair breeds kittens with the same appearance. American shorthair’s very similar to domestic shorthair cats. The American Shorthair is agile fast durable.

American Shorthair Cat History

They are used in europe to catch mice. Like the United States immigrants, the American Shorthair ancestors came by ship. Farmers, craftsmen, homeowners brought these cats to the continent to protect food stores from mice. It has been used against squirrels attacking crops in the New England region of America.

American Shorthair cat Physical characteristics

Large, full-cheeked face, like a slightly longer rectangle than wide, ears flat back nose middle curves down above the head and ears are medium sized, tips are slightly rounded. Big and wide, bright and clear is always attention. legs of medium length and bony, heavily muscled. Seen from the back, all four legs are straight and parallel with their paws pointing forward. They have sturdy, full and rounded claws. Five fingers in front, four in back. It is of medium length, heavy at the base, with an apparently blunt tip but tapering towards the last vertebra. Its species are short, thick, straight and hard in texture. Coating thickness varies regionally and seasonally. The fur is thick enough to protect from moisture, cold and superficial skin injuries. 80 different colors have been found, among which are brown patchy tabby, white (blue eyes), silver, smoke, miniature, calico, black, brown are popular.

American Shorthair Treatments

There is no special grooming required for the American Shorthair Their fur is thick. Shedding is generally moderate. Feather shine and combing are important. cat gets into the bath if it gets too dirty. One cleaning per week is sufficient. weekly nail cutting is essential. For general health and fresh breath, you should brush your teeth frequently with pet toothpaste approved by your veterinarian.