American Shorthair cats Breed Profile
Coat Type, Color & Grooming:
The American Shorthair
comes in many colors and patterns. Here
are some of the most common:
Solid colors: Include black,
white, orange, gray, or brown.
Bi-color: Predominantly white with
patches of one other color.
Tortoiseshell or Calico: A patchy
pattern made up of three or more distinct
colors (usually black, orange, and
cream/white).
Tabby: A darker stripy pattern on a
lighter background color; most often gray,
brown or orange.
Nose and
paw pad colors usually correspond to
predominant coat color, varying from pink
to black.
Physical Attributes:
Medium to large in size; solid body with wide chest and thick hind legs; oblong head; wide face with wide-set ears and round eyes; short, dense coat that may be thicker in winter.
Personality:
Very affectionate; easily disciplined and trained; usually compatible with other pets and children.
I have to say the American Shorthair is an excellent breed of cat. I would say they are the most friendly of all. I would recommend them to anyone. They are great companions and welcome other household pets.
My Jaden is a trip! He loves to be covered or inside of things; bags, boxes, the clothes basket. And toilet paper? We won’t even go there. He’s very quiet unless he’s looking for a hug, then he’ll meow me to death until I give him attention. He’s totally opposite from my Siamese, Eboni. I got them both at eight weeks and they are best friends, wrestling, ripping, and running all the time. I’m surprised my house still stands the way these two act, you’d think kids were stomping up and down the stairs!