Pictures of Cats American Shorthair Cats Pictures and American Shorthair Cats Breed Informations

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on December 23, 2008

Pictures of Cats American Shorthair Cats Pictures and American Shorthair Cats Breed Informations

American shorthair cats are considered as the eighth most popular breed of cat in the USA. Shorthair cats are believed to have descended from English cats that were brought to North America in 16th Century by British immigrants to protect their valuables from rats and mice. It is a healthy, hearty and robust cat. American shorthair breed is a larger, leaner and powerful breed as compared to English shorthair cats. They are highly popular in North America for their skills in keeping down the Vermin population. They are known to be suitable to the extreme and other arduous climatic conditions.

American shorthair comes in a diverse range of more than eighty different colors and patterns, silver tabby with dense black markings being the most common. With an overall amiable and friendly personality, they adjust well with the children and dogs. American shorthair cats love outdoor activities and exercise. They are suitable as family pets. Fully-grown males weigh about 12-15 pounds and have a life expectancy of about 16-18 years.