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.
⚡ Datos rápidos
Tamaño
Mediano
Peso
8-15 lbs (3.5-7 kg)
Esperanza de vida
15-20 years
Nivel de energía
Medio
Bueno con niños
Sí
Apto para piso
Sí
💖 Personalidad y comportamiento
Even-tempered, adaptable, and good-natured. Excellent family pets.
🍖 Comida y premios
Prone to obesity. Controlled feeding is better than free-feeding.
⚠️ Información general — para necesidades alimentarias específicas, consulta a un veterinario.
🧶 Juego y actividades
Juegos y actividades favoritos:
- Mouse toys
- Bird watching
- Laser pointer
- Paper bags
- Balls
Moderate exercise keeps them fit. They enjoy hunting games.
🏡 Entorno de vida
Highly adaptable. Good for first-time owners.
✨ Curiosidades
- 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.