American Shorthair
- Average lifespan
- 13.9 years[6]
Temperament
Even temperament
[1]Background
Its background includes shorthaired cats that controlled rodents on ships and farms in North America. It was among CFA’s original registered breeds in 1906.
[1]Appearance
A medium-to-large muscular body, dense short coat and developed jaw are characteristic. The upper and lower curves of the eyes differ.
[1]Coat and comparisons
Silver and brown classic tabbies are familiar examples, but many other combinations occur. Tabby is not exclusive to this breed.
[1]Colours and patterns in the ACFA standard
In the ACFA standard: The accepted range includes white, solids, tabbies, patched tabbies, chinchilla/shaded, smoke, cameo and tortoiseshell classes. Van and odd eyes are also accepted with “& White” combinations.
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