Facts about One of the Most Popular Cat Breeds - American Shorthair
One of the most popular breeds of cats is the American Shorthair cat.
According to the survey of Cat Fancier Association, this breed of cat is
part of the top 8 most popular cat breeds. If you own an American
Shorthair, then thousands of others own the same breed cat. It will be
no surprise to come across the same type of cat if you visit one of your
friends house.
Another interesting fact about this breed of cat is it is a direct
descendant of the English cat. The English cat is also another popular
breed of cat. It is believed that the early settlers protected their
cargo going to America from rodents with the help of English cats. Thus,
over the centuries those English cats that were brought to America have
changed and evolved into the American Shorthair cat. It is also believed
that the breed of American Shorthair cats is only about 3 centuries old,
which supports the fact that it is a part of the English cat family.
The American Shorthair cat is also one of the most colorful breeds there
is. Its breed alone has about 80 color patterns that are recognizable
only in American Shorthair. If you are particular with the color of the
cat you own, then this breed is most suited for you. There are several
colors that you can choose from and you can even choose one that matches
your personality.
Not too long ago, this breed of cat was known as Domestic Shorthair. The
change in the name is to make the breed differentiable from others that
look similar to it. The name was changed in 1966 from Domestic Shorthair
to American Shorthair.
A notable feature of the cat is it has an athletic build that is leaner,
more power, and larger than the British shorthair cats, which is closely
related to it. These type of cats are usually “low maintenance”, social,
affectionate and easy going.
These are just a few of the facts that you can help you understand your
cat better. There is more information that you can find in books,
magazines and even on the Internet. If the breed of cat you are looking
is not covered here, then it is highly suggested to look for resources
of it. Knowing the basic facts about your pet is helpful in
understanding its wants and needs, which is very crucial if your pet is
a cat.
There are also websites that are specifically tailored for cats and cat
lovers. You will find that there is a lot more helpful information in
such sites than you can find in books and magazines. Therefore, it is
advisable to visit such sites if you are looking for more information
about your pet.
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