American Shorthair

History

 

American Shorthair (ASH) is a descendant / development of the European races Shorthair and British Shorthair. History & development of ASH began in 1620, when the first domestic cats arrived in the Americas. The cat was taken by the predecessors of the European continent, climb aboard the Mayflower, to create a new colony in America. The first colonization began in the northern United States. Similarly, ASH, the first development came from the American climate of northern hard. ASH adapted well and gradually follow until the spread of human development throughout the United States.

This race was originally known as Shorthair, then popularly known as the Domestic Shorthair in the 60′s. In 1966 the name was changed to the American Shorthair.

Even a brown tabby ASH offered at a price of U.S. $ 2500 on a second cat contest held in Madison Square Garden, in the year 1896.

Characteristic

ASH is the cat’s body size to large feet and strong claws. Snout shaped like a box, the entire body covered with thick short hair, solid and somewhat stiff. Serves to protect the body from cold and damp weather. These feathers thicken in the winter and fall in the spring.

Although including cat-large sized, ASH is lighter and thinner when compared with the British Shorthair. ASH including cats Late Maturity, mature and reach maximum size at the age of 3-4 years.

Size and ears were wide with curved tip. The distance between the ears. ASH is one cat with body strength & good health. Unlike a lot of Persian cats have a lot of genetic defects.

Color and color patterns vary widely ASH. Except colorpoint colors (such as the Siamese cat), for the benefit of all colors recognized registration. Popular color right now is silver tabby.

Temperament

ASH is a cat with a good character, intelligent with good hunting skills. ASH highly adaptable, relatively quiet but not as quiet as a Persian. American shorthair suitable for children and can be good friends with the dog. Maintenance is relatively easy and suitable for people who are busy.