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American Shorthairs are so popular they rank in the top ten breeds in the world. They are known for their large size, and large personalities. These kitties love and gentle make wonderful family pets, and live healthy lives.
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Characteristic Rating Description
Affectionate with Owners 6 Affectionate with Owner Occasionally
Attention Requirements 5 Needs Occassional Attention
Compatibility with children 8 Good With Children
Compatibility with other pets 8 Accepting of Other Pets
Docile / Gentle / & Compliant 7 Typically Sweet, Mellow, and Submissive
Frequency of Health Issues 8 Almost No Health Issues
Frequency of Vocalization 2 Extremely Quiet and Not Vocal
Level of Activity 4 Low Activity
Level of Grooming Required 2 Almost No Grooming Required
Level of Independence 7 Does Not Require Much Companionship
Level of Intelligence 6 Moderately Intelligent
Playful (Love Of Toys & Games) 7 Playful Often

 

Characteristic Characteristic Description
General Appearance Symmetrical cat with a conformation that indicates power, endurance, and agility that is strongly built and well-balanced.  Should be medium to large with proportions that are slightly longer than the tail.
Body Style Solidly built with a broad back that is straight and level.  Should appear powerful, muscular and have well-developed shoulders,chest, and hindquarters.
Coat Type  Coat should be dense enough to protect from cold and moisture.  Coat is thich, short, even, and hard in texture.
Eye Shape and Color Color depends on coat color. Eyes should be large and wide with the upper lid shaped like a half an almond with the lower lid shaped in a fully rounded curve.  There should be at least one eye width between the eyes.
Head Shape Chin should be firmed and well-developed with a strong jaw. Face should be large with full checks and a sweet open expression.  Viewed in profile the forehead forms smooth moderately convex continous curve flowing over the top of the head in to the neck.  Muzzle should be squared and the nose a medium length with the same width for the entire length.
Ear Shape Slightly rounded at the tips, not unduly open at the base and medium in size.
Tail Shape Tail should be long with a heavy base and tapering to a blunt end.
Available Colors Four divisions; Solid-black, shite, blue, red, and cream. Particolors-tortoiseshell, calico, blue-cream, and bicolor. (Particolors are combinations of two or more colors) Shaded and smoke colors.  Tabby patterns-brown, red, blue, cream, and cameo. (tabby's come in classic, mackerel, and patched)
Show Disqualification Overhot or undershot bite.  Any evidence of hybridization or a kinked or abnormal tail.
Outcrosses Allowed None

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            The American Shorthair is one of the top ten most- popular cat breeds in the world. These cats are descended from English Domesticated Cats, and were recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association in 1906. They were once known as Domestic Shorthairs, but were renamed in 1966 to better represent their uniquely American character.

            The American Shorthair is robustly built and impressively strong. The males can weigh anywhere from 11 to 15 pounds, and the females from 8 to 12 pounds. These kitties come in more than eighty different colors and patterns, and their eye color can vary, too. Their coat is low-maintenance, needing grooming just once a week, and they are healthy cats, living up to 20 years of age.

            The American Shorthair’s popularity stems from its many positive qualities.  They are gentle, quiet kitties who enjoy family activities, but are fine when left alone, too. They make excellent playmates for children, tolerate dogs well, and are an easygoing, wonderful pet for any family. 

 
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