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.
⚡ In breve
Taglia
Medio
Peso
8-15 lbs (3.5-7 kg)
Aspettativa di vita
15-20 years
Livello di energia
Medio
Adatto ai bambini
Sì
Adatto all'appartamento
Sì
💖 Personalità e comportamento
Even-tempered, adaptable, and good-natured. Excellent family pets.
🍖 Cibo e premi
Prone to obesity. Controlled feeding is better than free-feeding.
⚠️ Informazioni generali — per esigenze alimentari specifiche, consulta un veterinario.
🧶 Gioco e attività
Giochi e attività preferiti:
- Mouse toys
- Bird watching
- Laser pointer
- Paper bags
- Balls
Moderate exercise keeps them fit. They enjoy hunting games.
🏡 Ambiente di vita
Highly adaptable. Good for first-time owners.
✨ Curiosità
- 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.