The American Shorthair

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The American Shorthair is a medium-sized cat, but she is a very

powerful one. She is heavily muscled and has heavy boning. Her
rounded, thick appearance makes you realize that she will be heavy
when you pick her up.

The American Shorthair is a powerful cat. All components of this cat

should be well developed. She has a broad chest, a muscular neck,
strong jaws and a well-developed muzzle. Her legs are thick and
strong. She looks like what she was originally meant to be, a cat to
keep rodents out of the barn and the house.

The coat of the American Shorthair is thick and dense. Her coat
becomes much longer and thicker during the winter. The texture of her
coat is relatively hard as it is meant as protection for her.

Personality:
The American Shorthair is a very pleasant companion cat. She is easy
going and placid. The American is a loving cat and will attach herself
to all members of the family.

While the American loves to play, she doesn't need hourly attention. If
she is in the mood to play, she will bring her parent a toy. The
American also plays well by herself. She is a very good companion for
single people.

Living With:
The American Shorthair is a thick, muscular cat and her nutrition must
be carefully controlled. Despite the heavy boning and musculature of
the cat, you want to make certain that she keeps a proper weight and
does not get out of condition.
The American will play when she wants to play. She will find a toy or
create one out of anything she finds if a cat toy is not available.
Interactive play may be necessary to keep her in good shape and make
certain that she gets adequate exercise.

Daily brushing is important, especially during the change of seasons

when her coat is thickening or thinning. Even this Shorthair cat can
get knots in her coat if she isn't brushed regularly.

The American Shorthair tolerates being left alone. She is an

affectionate cat, but also spends time just sleeping in the sun. The
American is an easy cat to care for and makes a wonderful, quiet
companion.

History:
The American Shorthair is considered to be the shorthaired cat that is
native to the United States. However, this breed was bred out of cats
that probably originated in Europe. Cats fitting the description of the
American Shorthair were probably not native to the United States until
the time of Columbus.

The first recorded breeding of the American Shorthair took place

around 1904. The British Shorthair was one of the parents of this
breed, which was originally known as the Domestic Shorthair.

The American Shorthair cat was a working cat that was used to keep
the rodent population under control. Since this cat was meant to
work, it was bred to be hardy, healthy and strong. Since most of them
lived outdoors, the coat was cultivated to be thick to keep out the
elements and keep the cat warm.