American Shorthair

The American Shorthair is thought to be descendent from cats that were brought to the United States from different European counries. Thanks to natural selection, these cats evolved into a very robust, athletic, working cats. The breed originally was called Shorthair, then Domestic Shorthair. With time, domestic shorthair became a term used to describe any shorthair cat. To avoid the confusion, the American Shorthair name was adopted in 1966.

The American Shorthair is a very sociable, affectionate and adaptable cat. He gets along with dogs, and other animals and loves children. Medium to large in size, and is known for its remarkable health and longevity. Its coat is short, glossy and very dense and can be of more than eight recognized colors and patterns, including classic tabby pattern in silver, brown, red, or cream cameo.
The American Shorthair is a medium to large in size. It has a firm, powerful body, the males showing a particularly well-developed chest and hindquarters. The American Shorthair is the working cat. It combines patience, stamina, and the qualities of a great hunter with total self-control. Its long, powerful limbs make the American Shorthair something of an all-terrain animal, while its solid muzzle pushes forward jjust enough to make grasping its prey in its firm, solid jaws and easy business. Its fur adapts well to all kinds of weather, being dense enough to protect it from cold, rain, wind and minor injuries, but short and fine enough not to get easily tangled or to catch in the undergrowth.