| A shorthaired felid, American Shorthair is one of the | | | | Athletic and active, these pretty felines don't require |
| commonest house cats in United States. It traces its | | | | extensive maintenance and grooming. They are quite |
| origin to British Shorthairs who were brought over on | | | | healthy and free from any recurring genetic ailments. |
| ships with European settlers owing to their good | | | | American Shorthairs are known for their longevity |
| hunting skills. With time these adept hunters moved | | | | and normally live for fifteen to twenty years. All they |
| into cities and started being bred for their good | | | | need is good food, love and periodic medical |
| looks, health and temperament. Initially they were | | | | assessment. |
| known as Domestic Shorthairs. However, with time | | | | Playful and adoring cats, American Shorthairs are |
| as issues of pedigree and pure breeding started | | | | ideally suited to a large variety of households. They |
| taking ground, they were given the name of | | | | are quiet and not overly demanding. They go along |
| American Shorthair to distinguish them from | | | | very well with all the family members including |
| non-pedigreed alley cats | | | | children. Tolerant of other pets, they have a loving |
| Well built felines, American Shorthairs are muscular | | | | personality and good temperament. No significant |
| and strong. Males may weigh around fifteen pounds | | | | persisting health conditions run in their lines. |
| with females reaching ten pounds on average. It | | | | Establishing and maintaining good relations with |
| takes these robust cats nearly three to four years | | | | everybody from the start, these easy going cats |
| to reach their full size. Fur is short and glistening. They | | | | soon make themselves a part of the family. Owing |
| are recognized in over eighty colors and patterns. | | | | to their many wonderful attributes, these pretty cats |
| Perhaps the most well known is a dark tabby pattern | | | | are greatly admired by proud pet owners across |
| on a silver coat. | | | | United States. |