The North American shorthair cat is native to North America. Some people say it is a dog breed formed by the mating of domestic cats and wild cats. Despite its wild appearance, it has a very gentle personality. As early as thousands of years ago, the North American shorthair cat was introduced to the UK by the Romans, and has since become the ancestor of the British shorthair cat. It lives in the UK all year round. In the 20th century, the Shorthair Cat Association established a breed standard for it. A large number of improved varieties are still preserved today.

1. Appearance characteristics of North American shorthair cats

The cat’s head is large and round, the face is well developed, the muscles are full, and it forms a certain proportion with the head. The cat's nose bridge is straight, slightly concave, and the tip of the nose protrudes upward. The skin of the cat's jaw is very compact, with a well-developed lower jaw, and the upper and lower teeth are perpendicular to each other and arranged neatly.

North American shorthair cats have a pair of large ears, which are round in shape, with a wide distance between the ears, but a narrow base at the base of the ears. The cat also has a pair of big, round eyes with sharp eyes, a wide distance between the eyes, and slightly raised eye tips! The short-haired cat has a strong body with moderate body length, well-developed bones, and well-developed muscles. Its chest It is round, with strong shoulders, and its limbs are very flexible and elastic. Male cats are larger than female cats! North American shorthair cats have longer limbs, full muscles, and strong bones. Its toes are big and round, its pads are thick, its tail is moderately long, blunt, and the tip of its tail is slightly rounded!

The hair of North American shorthair cats is short, dense and hard in texture. Its coat color is divided into five categories: single color - including blue, black, red and light yellow; gradient color - including gradient gold and gradient white; mixed coat color Smoke color; striped coat color, etc., each color contains countless types, among which silver stripes are the representative color!

2. Habits and Characteristics of North American Shorthair Cats

North American shorthair cats regard family as an important part of life. They are very loyal to their owners, easy to train, and are very brave at work. They have a unique personality. If they go out for activities, their owners should put them on a leash to avoid Cause unnecessary trouble!