American Shorthair

Breed Name: American Shorthair
Details: Intelligent and good natured cat that enjoys the outdoors.
Body Type: Cobby/Muscular
Body Details: A cross between the Cobby and Muscular body types.

Origin: North America

Group: Shorthair
Group Details: Shorthair cats have a dense short coat.
Hair Type: Short Hair
Hair Details: Short, thick and even.
Eye Shape: Round

Eye Colour: Blue , Gold , Green , Hazel , Orange/Copper

Coat Pattern: Bi-Colour , Solid , Tabby - Classic , Tortie , Tortoiseshell

Coat Colour: Black , Blue , Brown , Cream , Red , Silver , White

History	Cat Called Belle The American Shorthair breed was originally registered in the name of Belle, and was the first pedigree cat to appear in the records of the Cat Fanciers Association. The breed was renamed in 1966 to the American Shorthair.
Character	Friendly American Shorthair The American Shorthair is a cat of very even temperament. An ideal family pet that gets along with other breeds as well as dogs.
History	Shorthaired Original Settlers The American Shorthair cat was brought to North America on the same ships that brought the European settlers. These cats were used to protect the ships stores from mice and rats.