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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.
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