![]() Overall, the American Shorthair or “tabby” is a reasonably healthy breed. It should be pointed out that these guys do have a thick coat of hair, so unless you want everything that you own to be covered in fur, we would recommend that you give them a good “brush down” ever other day or so. Of cats that make dog lovers crazy since they don’t “need” the attention of their owners, and make cat owners who don’t want to constantly have to entertain their pets thrilled, because these guys provide the perfect amount of affection and “self-reliance.” They just like to know you’re around in case they would like to have their chin rubbed. ![]() Perfectly content relaxing on their own, creating their own adventures both inside and outside the home. They’ll be more than happy to play with you for a while and have a “purr” that will “rock the house” when they are happy, but these guys aren’t going to “rely” on you for entertainment. The American Shorthair is a cat that “tends” to like to be around folks but not necessarily sitting in their lap all day. They also tend to be a bit “shy” around strangers. And while they may not always be the “best” cat to try and keep in the same house with a dog, they are perfect companions for any child of any age. One of the first things that you’re going to notice about an American Shorthair cat or kitten is that these guys like to play a lot. Personality and Temperament of the American Shorthair The color pointed is a trait shared by a few other species, but that is perhaps made most famous by the coat patterns of the Siamese cat. There are eight different recognized markings, the more famous of which are the color point short hair, shaded and silver classic tabby. While the “tabby” pattern is the most common coat pattern associated with the American Shorthair, it is not the only “accepted” coat markings for this breed. That said, this breed is specifically nicknamed the ‘tabby cat’ because most American Shorthairs will possess the classic “tabby” fur pattern. When it comes to colors, it’s pretty safe to say that the American Shorthair can and will come in just about every color you can imagine. The Scottish Fold is a trait shared by short tailed cats such as the Cornish Rex, the American Bobtail, the Kurilian Bobtail and the Japanese Bobtail. Only further accentuated by the fact that they have wide ears that have a little crease on the outer ear known traditionally as the Scottish Fold. The average adult male will only grow to be no more than 12 pounds per healthy cat, and they tend to look squat and broad regardless of how “large” they get. But that doesn’t mean he isn’t a speed runner when he wants to be. Rather than being lean and agile, the American Shorthair tend to be more “stocky” or muscle bound. This is because these “fellas” tend to be a bit more “big boned” than other cats their size. Now, in all fairness, we have to admit that the American Shorthair is not the most “agile” of all cats. ![]() Characteristics of the American Shorthair ![]() That said, it wasn’t until 1906 that the cat breed was “officially” recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association, and then even further defined as a “separate breed” apart from other shorthair domestic cats back in 1966. That is why they eventually became known as their own separate and unique cat breed. These “original immigrant” cats were slowly interbreed within the United States to begin to take on their own unique “traits,” which varied from their earlier European ancestors. And while the American Shorthair certainly is a “fine” looking animal, they’re weren’t brought to the Americas for their looks alone, they were brought to America because they were excellent “mousers”. These little guys where among some of the first cats ever to travel from Western Europe to the new world back in the early 17th century. In fact, it was their ability to adapt to most environments and help eliminate and control the local rodent population where ever they were that helped them “earn” the place on the “farm” and why the early American settlers choose to bring them along on the long and difficult voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. Although nowadays the American Shorthair has found its place as a domesticated companion animal, this was not always the case. ![]()
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