The American Shorthair is a cat native to the United States, whose ancestors were brought to North America by early European immigrants, and is similar to the British Shorthair and European Shorthair. Come learn what characteristics this lovely cat has.

Morphological characteristics

The American Shorthair cat is a large, strong-boned, muscular, intelligent, and docile breed of cat.

There are more than 30 kinds of coat colors, among which the silver-striped variety is particularly valuable.

Temperament

The American Shorthair is robust, brave, and gentle. Full of patience, amiable, will not lose their temper, do not like to bark, suitable for families with small children.

The American Shorthair is a very intelligent cat breed, and owners can teach them to stay away from the sofa and other furniture.

American Shorthair cats like to lie on their owner's lap and enjoy their owner's caress. They love to play, especially when their owners are not around, and they will invent many different ways to play so that they do not feel lonely. American Shorthair cats are happy to get along with other animals, including birds and dogs.

American Shorthair cats are rare in Europe, but more popular in Japan and the United States.

Health Care

1. American Shorthair cats are not only cute but also very healthy and rarely get sick.

The average life expectancy under normal circumstances can reach 15~20 years, and it only needs to go to the vet once a year for a routine health check.

2. If you want your cat to have a healthy body and ideal weight, in addition to controlling the right amount of food, you need to prepare some toys for it to play with and exercise.

American Shorthair cats are very energetic, unlike other cats that are always lazy. Therefore, it is best to have cat furniture such as a cat climbing frame at home for the American Shorthair to expend energy.

3. Cats living at home basically shed hair all year round, and the American Shorthair is no exception, so in the process of feeding, strengthen the American Shorthair's hair care.

American Shorthair cats can accumulate a lot of hairballs in their stomachs, so feeding them hairball spitting cream regularly can help them clean up the hairballs and also help them take care of their intestines.