Dear animal-lovers, get acquainted with the most popular breed in the USA - American Shorthair. These cats regarded to be descendents of English cats and they were brought to the US by first European settlers. Their mission was to protect freight from rats and mice.

These cats will hardly forget their initial destination, so, it’s much better for them to live closer to nature and ground and try to give them only necessary amount of food - most cats adore overeating.

Description

American Shorthair cats are powerful and muscular. Cats must be a bit longer than their tails. Faces should be full-cheeked and their expression tend to be very kind and open. Eyes are medium, sometimes large and always round. There are many colours of this breed, but the most popular one is the silver classic tabby.

Personality

These cats are very easy-going, sociable and people oriented. Adore playing and purring, while showing how much they love their owners. They are intelligent and perfect hunters. Ideal companions for other pets and small children. Top breeders always recommend them for busy people.

Grooming

The easiest part about American Shorthair cats. Brush them not more than thrice a week and bathe them not often than once every six weeks in order to prevent their skin from drying out.