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In today's video, we are going to talk about some interesting facts and myths about the American Shorthair Cat.

The American Shorthair is a popular feline breed, and for good reason. These kitties are not only playful, yet calm, but they are also great for big families with children. This particular breed is the perfect cross between an independent feline and a needy one. If you’ve always wanted a social and affectionate kitty that also requires some alone time for itself, then the American Shorthair is the perfect match for you.

Here are some of the interesting facts about the American Shorthair Cat, which will give you some further insight into its characteristics and temperament.

1. American Shorthair's History.

They aren’t listed on the manifest, but cats were undoubtedly among the passengers and crew that disembarked from the Mayflower when it arrived at Plymouth, Massachusetts, in 1620. Their ratting abilities made cats valued members of ships’ crews, and they may well have made their way to the New World even earlier, on ships that carried settlers to the Jamestown colony in Virginia, Spanish explorers to Florida, and Vikings to Newfoundland. Some of the descendants of those seafaring cats, known prosaically as shorthairs, or domestic shorthairs, became what we know today as American Shorthairs.

Cats were valued on land as well as at sea. Farmers, shopkeepers, and householders all needed a good cat to protect their stores of food from mice, rats, and other vermin. The shorthairs were solid, hardy working stock, well suited to the tough conditions that prevailed on the untamed continent. Such good hunters were they that a publication from 1634 credits them with saving a New England colony’s crops from squirrels and chipmunks.


2. American Shorthair's Physical Characteristics.

American Shorthair is a muscular cat with short ears and a round face. It is known to have more than eighty patterns and colors but silver tabby is known to be the most common and popular one. Their fur coat is dense and thinks that protects them during harsh weather.

His build gives him the agility and endurance he needs as a firstrate stalker, and his heavily muscled legs make him capable of pouncing, jumping, and climbing to get his furred or feathered prey. This is a mediumsize to large cat, slightly longer than he is tall.


3. American Shorthair's Personality.

The adaptable and goodnatured American Shorthair retains his hunting ability, but these days he is more likely to be a family companion, a job at which he excels. He has a middleoftheroad temperament, being calm but not comatose. The American Shorthair is moderately active and enjoys a good playtime as much as the next cat, but he’s not overly demanding of attention or activity.

As befits a workingclass cat who has made good, he is smart and enjoys playing with puzzle toys and interactive toys. He has a sociable nature and isn’t the type to hide under the bed when visitors arrive. This is a placid cat but one that doesn’t especially like being carried around. Let him stand on his own four feet. He may or may not be a lap cat, but he will always appreciate having a spot next to you on the sofa or at the end of the bed.



4. They’re Gentle And Laid Back.

The American Shorthair kitty’s temper is part of what makes these cats so desired all over the world. Aggression and destructive behavior are foreign to this particular breed. These cats aren’t fascinated with climbing on top of the curtains or exploring high countertops. They remain gentle even during playtime. Though accidents do happen, of course, a pee stain on the carpet or a broken vase are the last things you should expect from an American Shorthair.

Unlike other demanding breeds, American Shorthairs can be left home alone for a short period of time. Their laidback and placid tempers mean they won’t ruin your house or apartment. If you think you can’t leave your particular cat home alone, you can opt for an interactive pet camera.


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