| American Shorthair | |
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| Emigrated from Europe to America | |
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| CFA | : standard |
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| ACFA | : standard |
| CCA | : standard |
The American Shorthair is the 8th most popular breed of cat in the United States according the Cat Fancier's Association for 2006-2007. The Cat Fanciers' Association Inc was established in 1906 and is the world's largest registry of pedigreed cats and the predominant cat breeding association in North America The International Cat Association, more commonly known as TICA is the world's largest genetic Cat registry. WikipediaManual of Style (spelling, articles should conform to one overall spelling style of English typically the one most linked to the article topic (if it is geographic The United States of America —commonly referred to as the The breed is believed to be descended from English cats (the forebears of today's British Shorthairs) brought to North America by early European settlers to protect valuable cargo from mice and rats. England is a Country which is part of the United Kingdom. Its inhabitants account for more than 83% of the total UK population whilst its mainland The British Shorthair (also referred to as the European Shorthair is a domesticated Cat that is said to resemble a Teddy bear. [1]
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History
When settlers sailed from Europe to North America they carried cats on board ship to protect the stores from mice. Most of these cats "settled" in the New World, interbred, and developed special characteristics to help them cope with their new life and climate. Early this century a selective breeding program was established to develop the best qualities of these cats.
Characteristics
A very athletic cat, the American Shorthair has a larger, leaner, and more powerfully built body than its relation, the British Shorthair. The British Shorthair (also referred to as the European Shorthair is a domesticated Cat that is said to resemble a Teddy bear.
American Shorthairs are a pedigreed cat with strict standards and a distinctive appearance as set by the various Cat Fanciers Associations worldwide.
Originally known as the Domestic Shorthair, the breed was renamed in 1966 to the "American Shorthair" to better represent its "All American" character and to differentiate it other shorthaired breeds. The name "American Shorthair" also reinforces the notion that the American shorthair is unique and distinct from cats found in streets, neighborhoods and barnyards. [2]
A non-pedigreed shorthaired cat (called a Domestic shorthair cat) might resemble an American Shorthair, just as another random-bred cat might look like a Siamese, Persian or Maine Coon. A domestic shorthaired cat (DSH is a Cat fancy term used to describe a shorthaired Cat that does not have a Pedigree or belong to a recognized Cat The Siamese is one of the first distinctly recognised breeds of Oriental Cat. The Persian (Persia گربه ایرانی) is one of the oldest breeds of Cat. The Maine Coon is one of the largest Breeds of domestic Cat, known for its high intelligence and playfulness as well as its distinctive physical appearance The difference, however, is that American shorthairs are a pedigreed cat and are recognized as such by the Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA). [3]
According to the CFA, American Shorthairs are low-maintenance cats that are generally healthy, easy-going and affectionate. Males are significantly larger than females, weighing eleven to fifteen pounds when fully grown. Mature females weigh eight to twelve pounds when they achieve full growth at three to four years of age. American Shorthairs can live fifteen to twenty years, like most felines, and often only requiring only annual vaccinations, veterinary checkups, a quality diet and plenty of tender loving care. [4]
The American Shorthair is recognized in more than eighty different colors and patterns ranging from the striking brown patched tabby to the glistening blue-eyed white, the beautiful shaded silvers, smokes and cameos to the flashy calico van, and many colors in between. The most well-known American Shorthair color today is the silver tabby, with dense black markings set on a sterling silver background. You probably have seen an example of this striking variety in television and magazine advertising or in recent movie roles. [5]
In the American Shorthair and other breeds of cats, heart disease can be inherited. Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy(HCM) has been confirmed as an autosomal dominant inherited trait. Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, or HCM, is a disease of the Myocardium (the Muscle of the Heart) in which a portion of the myocardium is [6] While there is no cure for HCM, early diagnosis and medication can help significantly prolong an affected cat's life.
Popular American Shorthairs
- Salem Saberhagen - the cat on Sabrina the Teenage Witch -- Comic|TV Series
- Pepper, of John Lennon
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References
- ^ Stephens, Gloria; Tetsu Yamazaki (2001). Salem Saberhagen is a character from the American Comic Sabrina the Teenage Witch, who also appeared in all other adaptations of the original Sabrina the Teenage Witch is the name of a Comic book series published by Archie Comics about the adventures of a teenage Fictional Sabrina the Teenage Witch was an American sitcom based on the Archie comic book series of the same name. John Winston Ono Lennon, MBE (born Legacy of the Cat, 2nd ed. , San Francisco: Chronicle Books, p. 49. ISBN 0-8118-2910-3.
- ^ http://www.cfa.org/breeds/profiles/american-sh.html Cat Fanciers' Association American Shorthair breed profile
- ^ http://www.cfa.org/breeds/profiles/american-sh.html Cat Fanciers' Association American Shorthair breed profile
- ^ http://www.cfa.org/breeds/profiles/american-sh.html Cat Fanciers' Association American Shorthair breed profile
- ^ http://www.cfa.org/breeds/profiles/american-sh.html Cat Fanciers' Association American Shorthair breed profile
- ^ http://www.cfa.org/articles/health/hypertrophic-cardiomyopathy.html Special Report to the Winn Feline Foundation: Feline Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy: Advice for Breeders
External links
- CFA American Shorthair Breed Profile
- FBRL Breed Page: American Shorthair
- American Shorthair Club Japan
- National American Shorthair Club
Dictionary
American Shorthair
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- A large, short-hair domestic cat breed originating in the United States.
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