Identify An American Shorthair Cat
Identify an American Shorthair Cat The American shorthair cat is a breed that goes back centuries in America. The cats were first brought over in ships from Europe by settlers to help with rodent population control in fact, records show these cats were even on the Mayflower.1 Overtime, the cats were bred to be sturdier, stronger cats, able to hunt well and survive long winters, which is why one of their defining characteristics is a strong, muscular body.2 When identifying an American shorthair, look for that body type, along with an average body size, and an easygoing personality. Finding Defining Physical Characteristics Pay attention to a large head. American shorthairs have an uncommonly large head, particularly in relation to their body size. If youre trying to identify an American shorthair, see if the head seems a bit too large for the cat. Notice full cheeks. One defining characteristic of an American shorthair is a wide face, particularly in the cheeks. The cheeks should seem round and fulI, which can make the cat look happier. A narrow face is not characteristic of this breed. Look for short ears. American shorthairs tend to have shorter ears than other cat breeds. In addition, the ears tend to be pointed. Check the ears on the cat in question to see if they seem shorter than average. Check for a muscular body.
American shorthairs tend to have shorter ears than other cat breeds. In addition, the ears tend to be pointed. Check the ears on the cat in question to see if they seem shorter than average. Check for a muscular body. American shorthairs were breed to be hearty, muscular cats. Their primary job early on in America was rodent control, particularly on farms. Therefore, over the years, they began to develop strong bodies, so look for sturdy cats with a muscular build. These cats will often have a full head and neck, as well as stout legs. These cats will often have a full head and neck, as well as stout legs.Note thick winter fur. Obviously, a shorthair cat is going to have short hair. However, these cats also tend to develop hearty coats during the winter to protect themselves form harsh weather, so their coats will get thicker a The American shorthair cat is a breed that goes back centuries in America. The cats were first brought over in ships from Europe by settlers to help with rodent population control in fact, records show these cats were even on the Mayflower. 1 Overtime, the cats were bred to be sturdier, stronger cats, able to hunt well and survive long winters, which is why one of their defining characteristics is a strong, muscular body.2 When identifying an American shorthair, look for that body type, along with an average body size, and an easygoing personality.
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