American shorthair cat, also known as brown standard tabby cat, is native to the United States. Its ancestors were brought to North America by early European immigrants, and they belong to the same category as British shorthair cats and European shorthair cats. This breed of cat is a cross between British Shorthair, Burmese and Persian cats. American shorthair cats are tall and tall, with thick bones and well-developed muscles. It is intelligent in nature and gentle in character. It is a large breed of short-haired cats. The hair of American shorthair cats is thick and dense, and there are more than 30 colors of hair, among which the silver striped cats are particularly famous!

The American shorthair cat is a purebred working cat with a strong physique, excellent balance, very well-proportioned body structure, and great strength! The body shapes of these cats are also different, and the body shapes of adult magnetic cats are Much smaller than the male!

1. Physical characteristics of American shorthair cats

1. Figure

fit. Viewed from the side, its body is roughly divided into three equal parts, namely: from the chest to the elbow, from the elbow to the front of the hind legs, from the front of the hind legs to the top of the back of the buttocks. The length of the tail is the same as the length from the shoulder blade to the root of the tail!

2. Hair

The hair of American shorthair cats is short, thick, and hard in texture. The thickness of its hair changes depending on the local seasons. Its thick hair is enough to withstand the harsh climate and can also protect the surface skin from damage!

3.Body

The American shorthair cat has a strong and strong body, well-developed muscles and well-developed shoulders, chest and hind legs! Its back is both flat and wide. From another angle, its hip bones are tilted to the root of its tail. If Viewed from top to bottom, the two sides of its body form a parallel line.

Legs: of good length and well developed muscles. If viewed from behind, its limbs appear very straight and parallel to the outer edge of the claw surface.

Claws: Very solid and full, rounded with extremely thick pads.

Tail: Moderate length, thicker at the root and extra thin at the tip!

　2. Are American shorthair cats easy to raise? How to raise them?

American shorthair cats are very beautiful in appearance, gentle in character, and full of emotions. As long as some care is given, it will be very friendly to the owner and the owner's family, and is also very friendly to children. American shorthair cats are particularly hard-working, so raising them is naturally very easy!

1. Hair

For American shorthair cats, care is very simple. As long as the owner often holds it in his arms and touches it gently with his hands, this is the best care for it. This transfers the oil to the hair, making the hair more shiny.

​2. Gastrointestinal tract

American shorthair cats sometimes use their claws to clean their own hair. If you are not careful, the hair will enter the stomach. In the long run, many hair balls will accumulate in the stomach. Therefore, owners should eat hair ball cream for them regularly, which can help them clean up their hair balls and also clean their stomachs!

3. Games

American shorthair cats are very smart cats, so owners can teach them some basic games or life knowledge. When they are at home alone, they will study the games themselves.

3. Population distribution of American shorthair cats

American shorthair cats are particularly popular in developed countries such as Japan and the United States. It was once ranked the 8th most popular cat in the United States. You can imagine how popular it is!

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