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Home > Encyclopedia > Breeds > Cat breed cards > AMERICAN SHORTHAIR

23/09/2000

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AMERICAN SHORTHAIR

Other names : Shorthair, Domestic Shorthair

Native country : United States

History

This even-tempered European immigrant is an excellent hunterThe American Shorthair's counterpart is the British Shorthair and the European Shorthair. Early immigrants arrived in the United States with cats that adapted well to the harsh climate of the northern states.This breed is the result of selectively breeding common "alley cats" with other imported breeds, such as the British Shorthair, Burmese, and Persian.In 1904, the C.F.A. registered the first American Shorthair - Buster Brown, a male smoke descended from a British Shorthair.This breed was called Domestic Shorthair until the 1960s, when the breed was officially recognized as the American Shorthair in 1966. The F.I.Fe. does not recognize the breed.The American Shorthair is rare in Europe. The breed is highly prized in Japan and very popular in the United States.

In details...

Head:Broad and rounded; medium in size. Moderately convex rise from the bridge of the nose to the forehead. Definite jowls in mature males. Square, not overly short muzzle. Medium length nose. Square, firm chin. Strong jaws.
Eyes:Medium to large, round and set well apart. Outer corners set slightly higher than inner corners. Color appropriate to coat color.
Body:Medium to large in size. Slightly longer than tall, not elongated. Broad chest, particularly in mature males. Well-developed shoulders. Medium boned and powerfully built.
Tail:Medium in length, heavy at the base and tapering to a rounded tip. Carried nearly in line with the back.
Coat:Short, thick, and glossy, lying close to the body. Thick undercoat in winter. All colors permissible except chocolate, lilac and colorpoint (n).