All About American Shorthair Cats!
American Shorthair cats are known for their powerful bodies and strong hunting instinct. Both male and female American Shorthair cats have muscular legs and a densely thick coat. While female and male American Shorthairs are generally quite similar, there can be a few subtle physical and personality differences.
Parents, especially parents with young children, have every right to be concerned about whether or not a new family cat is going to get along with children – especially given how curious children can be when it comes to small animals. Are American Shorthair cats safe with young children?
The American Shorthair is a hardy breed of cats believed to have originally traveled from Europe to the United States on the Mayflower. They were used as working animals, keeping the rodent population under control. For this reason, they evolved and were bred to be strong with thick coats to survive the elements.