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CLEAR ALLIf you are looking for a gentle feline companion for your elderly parents or a playmate for your children, the American Shorthair is the perfect family pet. Not only are they known for being affectionate, sweet and friendly, but they also boast strong health, longevity and amiability towards children and other pets.
The American Shorthair is known to have originated from cats who came to North America with settlers from Europe. Moreover, there are records that specify the Mayflower carried many cats to chase the ship’s rodents.
For many centuries, “working cats” have flourished together with their forerunner owners and eventually established themselves as the native North American short haired cats. Their rodent-catching skills combined with their beauty and affectionate nature has made them one of the favourite breeds among cat lovers and enthusiasts.
These friendly cats are one of the most adaptable cat breeds for any type of environment and household. They make excellent companions for senior citizens because of their calm demeanour and devotional nature. They are also ideal for a family with children because of their good-natured, playful characters. The American Shorthair cat thrives in a busy household due to their non-demanding trait and their ability to keep themselves entertained the whole day.
This cat breed makes a charming feline companion. They are easygoing and docile. The American Shorthair is an affectionate cat that will devote herself to all members of the family.
While they love to play, these cats do not need hourly attention. If they are in the mood to play, they will bring their owner a toy, initiating a play session. The American Shorthair also plays well by herself, making them a perfect feline companion for busy professionals.
Because of their intelligence, American Shorthairs can be trained to play fetch. They also thrive with the love and attention of their families. This cat breed makes a great family pet as they are great with young children, cats and other pets. They can also thrive as a lone pet for people who live alone, or as a companion for the elderly and the disabled.
Breeder: Magdalena S.
Location: Poland
Gender: Female
Color: Black (Black)
Birthday:
2023-05-06
Available:
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Transportation: By Road, By Air, Home Collection
Registration: TICA, CFA
If you are looking for a gentle feline companion for your elderly parents or a playmate for your children, the American Shorthair is the perfect family pet. Not only are they known for being affectionate, sweet and friendly, but they also boast strong health, longevity and amiability towards children and other pets.
The American Shorthair is known to have originated from cats who came to North America with settlers from Europe. Moreover, there are records that specify the Mayflower carried many cats to chase the ship’s rodents.
For many centuries, “working cats” have flourished together with their forerunner owners and eventually established themselves as the native North American short haired cats. Their rodent-catching skills combined with their beauty and affectionate nature has made them one of the favourite breeds among cat lovers and enthusiasts.
These friendly cats are one of the most adaptable cat breeds for any type of environment and household. They make excellent companions for senior citizens because of their calm demeanour and devotional nature. They are also ideal for a family with children because of their good-natured, playful characters. The American Shorthair cat thrives in a busy household due to their non-demanding trait and their ability to keep themselves entertained the whole day.
This cat breed makes a charming feline companion. They are easygoing and docile. The American Shorthair is an affectionate cat that will devote herself to all members of the family.
While they love to play, these cats do not need hourly attention. If they are in the mood to play, they will bring their owner a toy, initiating a play session. The American Shorthair also plays well by herself, making them a perfect feline companion for busy professionals.
Because of their intelligence, American Shorthairs can be trained to play fetch. They also thrive with the love and attention of their families. This cat breed makes a great family pet as they are great with young children, cats and other pets. They can also thrive as a lone pet for people who live alone, or as a companion for the elderly and the disabled.
American Shorthairs certainly have the structure of a working cat with a stocky, muscular body, broad chest, strong jaw, and thick neck. Their robust figure gives them an impressive amount of agility and endurance. They are medium to large-sized cats that reach a weight of 10 to 15 pounds and a height of 8-10 inches.
These short-haired kitties have a thick, dense coat with minimal grooming needs. Their fur thickened to adapt to their working lifestyles. As a result, it can protect them from the cold, rain, and even superficial skin injuries.
American Shorthairs come in various colours, including white, blue, black, red, cream, or silver. They can have a solid colouring or calico, bicolour, tabby, smoke or tortoiseshell patterns. Brown tabby and silver tabby American Shorthairs are by far the most common, though.
They have large heads with round, full-checked faces and slightly short ears. Their eye colours depend on their coat but will usually be green, blue, copper, gold or hazel. These gorgeous felines are a hardy breed that can live between 15 to 20 years as they have very few breed-specific health issues.
American Shorthairs have one of the most well-balanced temperaments. They are affectionate but not needy and calm but not lazy. They also have medium energy levels, making them ideal indoor cats as they will not destroy your furniture!
As they are not overly active, they do not require hours of playtime and interaction each day, and they will happily play with their toys on their own. Even so, they maintain a playful nature until old age and are social felines. Therefore, regular play sessions with their owners are what makes them feel most fulfilled.
Domesticated American Shorthairs retain their strong hunting instincts, and these kitties are guaranteed to catch any rodent that enters your home. So, if you live in an area overrun with mice, an American Shorthair makes the best pest control! Unfortunately, they also tend to bring their owners their prey, which is something to keep in mind if your Shorthair has access to the outdoors. If you keep them as an indoor cat they might bring you their toy mice instead!
American Shorthairs are also pretty intelligent and are easy to train. They display good levels of independence, so they don't get stressed if left alone, but like most cats, they still prefer their humans' company. In fact, these felines get along with everyone and adapt well to children and other pets. They don't particularly like to be picked up, though, but will undoubtedly come to you for a cuddle whenever they are in the mood.
As social, low-maintenance and adaptable cats, they are an ideal pet for all types of families and homes. Depending on your preference, you can keep an American Shorthair as an indoor-only pet or allow them access to the outdoors. However, one thing they need in their environment is plenty of toys.
American Shorthairs will accept anyone in the home, including young children. However, as these kitties do not like being picked up, ensure your kids do not do so. They also get on with other cats and dogs, so they make a fabulous addition to multi-pet homes. And don't worry if you work full time, as they are fine to stay alone. However, if that's the case, a furry friend will be extra welcome!
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