American Shorthair
The American Shorthair is a breed of domestic cat believed to be descended from European cats brought to North America by early settlers to protect valuable cargo from mice and rats.
⚡ Auf einen Blick
Größe
Mittel
Gewicht
8-15 lbs (3.5-7 kg)
Lebenserwartung
15-20 years
Energielevel
Mittel
Kinderfreundlich
Ja
Wohnungstauglich
Ja
💖 Charakter & Verhalten
Even-tempered, adaptable, and good-natured. Excellent family pets.
🍖 Futter & Leckerlis
Prone to obesity. Controlled feeding is better than free-feeding.
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🧶 Spiel & Aktivitäten
Lieblingsspiele und -aktivitäten:
- Mouse toys
- Bird watching
- Laser pointer
- Paper bags
- Balls
Moderate exercise keeps them fit. They enjoy hunting games.
🏡 Lebensumgebung
Highly adaptable. Good for first-time owners.
✨ Wissenswertes
- Came over on the Mayflower (probably).
- Originally working cats to catch rats.
- Can live a very long time (20 years!).
- Silver Tabby is the most famous color.
- Round face and muscular body.