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	American Shorthair Cat: FBRL Breed Page
		Today, the term "domestic shorthair" is used to describe cats of unknown parentage or origin, and American Shorthair is the title given to the true pedigreed variety.
		Americans can overeat, so owners must be careful to give them plenty of opportunity for exercise and play.
		Interesing breed fact: The very first CFA registered (American) Shorthair was not born in America; he was a red tabby male named Belle of Branford, born in England in 1900.
	www.breedlist.com /american-sh-breeders.html (327 words)

	American Shorthair - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		American Shorthairs are medium to large sized cats, with powerful legs and strong paws.
		An American shorthair is not considered fully grown until 3-4 years old, when it attains the true strong athletic proportion of its breed.
		American Shorthairs come in over a 100 different varieties of colors (fls, whites, silvers, creams, reds, browns, greys, and tabby mixes), but their eyes, pad color, and nose will always match their coloring.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/American_Shorthair (267 words)

	Cats and Kittens Magazine American Shorthair Breed Profile
		American breeders eventually stopped importing domestic shorthair cats from England, but until the middle of this century the domestic shorthair was granted little more than working-class status in a feline social order dominated by Persians, Siamese and other foreign breeds.
		Make no mistake about it, domestic shorthairs and American shorthairs are so little related as to constitute, for all intents and purposes, two separate breeds; and of those breeds it is the domestic shorthair that can trace its heritage more directly and definitively to the cats that accompanied the first settlers to this country.
		The American shorthair has a medium to medium-short nose with a dip in the profile or a moderate stop (depression in the face at the junction of the forehead and muzzle).
	www.petpublishing.com /catkit/breeds/amersh.shtml (1744 words)

	Mammals » Cats » American Shorthair Main Page
		The American Shorthair was originally bred to rid the vessels of rats, which plagued the passengers with diseases, and ate the ship's stored food.
		American Shorthairs are medium to large cats, generally averaging nine to 12 pounds, with a powerful and rather muscular build that is sturdy and solid, yet lithe, graceful and extremely athletic.
		The face of the American Shorthair is wide and full in the cheek area, set off by large, rounded eyes which vary in color from gold to copper, green to hazel, blue or even bi-colored, with each eye bearing a completely different color.
	www.centralpets.com /animals/mammals/cats/cat111.html (468 words)

	Choosing an American Shorthair - PetPlace.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Shorthaired domestic cats arrived in America with European settlers because it was a common practice to keep cats aboard ships to deal with unwelcome rodent stowaways.
		As befits a breed that developed on the farms of early America, the American shorthair is a powerful, solidly built, muscular cat with well-developed shoulders, chest, hindquarters and jaws.
		Generally, the American shorthair is a hardy breed with few health problems, not surprising since the breed developed from strong domestic stock.
	www.petplace.com /cats/choosing-an-american-shorthair/page1.aspx (831 words)

	American Shorthair pedigree cat breed profile (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		American Shorthair Cats at Mericat Cattery are bred by Virginia Wight.
		The American Shorthair was developed from native American working cats, whose ancestors are the cats that came to North America with the early pioneers from Europe.
		American Shorthairs were also the first pedigreed breed recognised in the United States.
	www.catsinfo.com /amshort.html (600 words)

	American Shorthair
		Those who wished to preserve the North American shorthaired cat acquired the finest examples of the breed and began mating them selectively to preserve the breed's conformation, beautiful face and sweet disposition, while perfecting the patterns and colors characteristic of the American Shorthair as we know it today.
		Originally known as the Domestic Shorthair, the breed was renamed "American Shorthair" in 1966 to better represent its "All American" character and to differentiate it from any other shorthaired breed.
		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.
	home.nc.rr.com /ruddypage/cats/ash.html (567 words)

	FAQ - The TRADITIONAL AMERICAN SHORTHAIR
		Frances Simpson mentions the American Shorthair in her 1903 book, The Book of the Cat, "In America I observe that a class is still specially reserved for orange and white cats, and it would seem that this is rather a favorite breed with our cousins over the water.
		American Shorthairs were often not even provided cages at shows, because it had gong our of vogue.
		True blue breeders of purebred American Shorthairs were taken aback by this cross breeding, because they had struggled to preserve their natural beauty for many years.
	www.breeds.traditionalcats.com /BreedInfo/FAQAmShorthair/FAQAmShorthair.htm (973 words)

	Cats and Kittens Magazine Birman Breed Profile
		As intended, the new name spurred interest, and by the 1970s, the American shorthairs were fully established as one of the most popular cats at pedigree shows.
		This makes the American shorthair the perfect breed for the person who wants a cat that enjoys sitting in your lap from time to time but doesn't follow you around the house begging for attention all day.
		American shorthairs are known for their quiet voices and adaptable personalities; they are sociable, easily trained and adapt well to children and other animals.
	www.petpublishing.com /catkit/breeds/amershort.shtml (1560 words)

	American Shorthair -- Recommendations and Resources (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The American Shorthair is a breed of cat.
		The cat has a seemingly perpetual smile on its face; Lewis Carroll chose the British Shorthair as the model for his Cheshire cat in "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland." They are an even-tempered breed, not given to cuddling but preferring to sit beside their owner, yet they are affectionate in their own way.
		I have an Oriental Shorthair (ebony-ticked variant coat tabby) with two Grand Champion parents; he's not perfect to type, obviously, or he wouldn't have been sold as a pet (dangling tummy pouch and too-Roman nose were his flaws) but certainly good enough for illustrative purposes.
	www.becomingapediatrician.com /health/4/american-shorthair.html (930 words)

	American Shorthair
		Shorthair was chosen to better represent this “All American cat.” This name is consistent with the idea that our native North American breed of shorthaired cat is distinctly different from what may run in the streets, neighborhoods and barnyards of the country today.
		The American Shorthair is America’s own breed, whose ancestors are the cats that came to North America with the early pioneers from Europe.
		Known as a cat of many colors, the American Shorthair comes in over eighty different colors and patterns ranging from the striking brown patched tabby to the glistening blue-eyed white, the beautiful shaded cameo to the flashy calico van, and many colors in between.
	kisser.freeservers.com /AmericanSH/AmericanSH.html (766 words)

	American shorthair -- Britannica Student Encyclopedia
		The domestic cat breed known as the American shorthair arrived on the shores of North America during the 1600s alongside the early pioneers.
		The domestic shorthair is required by show standards to be a sturdily built cat with strong-boned legs and a round head with round eyes and ears that are rounded at the tips.
		The American shorthair is an adaptable and hardy...
	www.britannica.com /ebi/article-9309825 (653 words)

	American Shorthair
		This even-tempered European immigrant is an excellent hunter The American Shorthair's counterpart is the British Shorthair and the European Shorthair.
		This breed was called Domestic Shorthair until the 1960s, when the breed was officially recognized as the American Shorthair in 1966.
		An American Shorthair should be bathed three to seven days prior to a show.
	www.furrycritter.com /resources/cats/American_Shorthair.htm (257 words)

	American Shorthair Information (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Today the American Shorthair is representative of the spirit of the pioneers; a strong breed developed through decades of natural progression.
		The Ancestors of the American Shorthair are thought to be the first domestic felines brought to the Americas by the early settlers.
		In order to keep its natural gene pool, the American Shorthair was allowed for years to breed to cats of unknown pedigree, developing according to the whims of nature, aided only slightly by mankind.
	www.thepetprofessor.com /breed_profiles/cats/american_shorthair.aspx (482 words)

	The Genetics of Shaded Silver American Shorthairs
		Although written from experience with shaded American Shorthairs, the genetics are applicable to other breeds and many of the same genes work in nonshaded patterns, such as the classic tabby pattern.
		American Shorthair breeders may use "ticking" to refer to the intermixing of hairs in the dark and light striped areas on a classic tabby.
		Although some "shaded" shorthairs may have a classic or mackerel tabby pattern at birth, remnants of the pattern generally are apparent throughout life and these cats are generally considered to have a pattern fault that requires most to be shown as tabbies, if shown at all.
	my.net-link.net /~cwjohnso/genetics/shadedfin2.html (7065 words)

	Cat Breed Descriptions
		The original mutation occurred in a domestic shorthair, and the American Shorthair has also contributed to the development of the breed.
		The breed was developed by crossing Persians and various shorthaired breeds such as American Shorthairs, Burmese, British Shorthairs, and Russian Blues.
		The Snowshoe is a cross between the American Shorthair and the Siamese, producing a sturdy, pointed cat with white markings on the face, chest and feet.
	www.travelswithtigger.com /fanciers/breed-desc.html (3932 words)

	History of the American Shorthair
		The early domestic shorthairs were avid hunters, adaptable to any climate, who played a prominent role in the early development of America.
		The domestic shorthair was renamed the American Shorthair in 1966.
		The American Shorthair is a healthy, social cat, adaptable to any family situation.
	users.adelphia.net /~gumshoe/History.htm (164 words)

	epets.ca - american shorthair
		There is an American Shorthair with one alteration in its genes that changes the coat so that it has crimped or bent hairs.
		Called the American Wirehair, its curly fur has a rough or wiry feel created by differences in the three layers of his coat.
		Sadly, the American Shorthair and its many mixed offspring are the most frequently found street cat and the most common feral animal in North America.
	www.epets.ca /cats/breeds/amershort (270 words)

	History of American Shorthair Breed
		There is definite proof that several Shorthair cats were brought to America on the Mayflower.7 CFA Allbreed judge and American Shorthair breeder, Mrs.
		Heaney, that a "three-colored Shorthair female" (calico) accompanied her on the Mayflower and produced a litter of kittens soon after arriving at Plymouth Rock, so someone had a male aboard ship for this to happen.
		As American cats became more plentiful, farmers and miners began to select the kittens that appealed to them based on flashy colors, particularly bold patterns, and general conformation, in addition to the previously required hunting talent and pleasing personality.
	www.alken-murray.com /ASH-history.html (859 words)

	American Shorthair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		Appearance Breeders of American Shorthairs are constantly defending their cats against accusations that they are nothing more than alley cats, which are a dime a dozen at local shelters.
		While some American Shorthairs do look like domestic mixed-breeds, they are larger, sturdier, and healthier than most mixed breeds.
		American Shorthairs have thick coats that feel hard and firm.
	www.giveusahome.com /breederspages/catbreedpages/americanshorthair.htm (158 words)

	American Shorthair Synopsis (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The domestic shorthair was upgraded by the infusion of pedigree shorthair blood from animals imported from Britian at the turn of the century.
		The breed was renamed the American Shorthair in 1966.
		Apart from their renowned hardiness, American Shorthairs are noted for their good disposition, intelligence and hunting ability.
	www.acfacats.com /american_shorthair_synopsis.htm (336 words)

	Cat Fanciers' Association: Breed Profile: American Shorthair
		Those who wished to preserve the North American shorthaired cat acquired the finest examples of the breed and began mating them selectively to preserve the breed's conformation, beautiful face and sweet disposition, while perfecting the patterns and colors characteristic of the American Shorthair as we know it today.
		Originally known as the Domestic Shorthair, the breed was renamed "American Shorthair" in 1966 to better represent its "All American" character and to differentiate it from any other shorthaired breed.
		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.
	www.cfainc.org /breeds/profiles/american-sh.html (837 words)

	American Shorthair - American Short hair - American Short hair Cat
		American Shorthair cat breed is known for its longevity and robust health.
		American Short hair is a strongly built, well-balanced, symmetrical cat with a look that signifies power, endurance and agility.
		American Shorthair comes in variety of colours but the most striking and best known color is the silver tabby
	pets.iloveindia.com /cats/cat-breed/american-shorthair.html (267 words)

	((IndiaPets.com)) American Shorthair (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
		The American Shorthair, a large cat with a muscular cobby body, medium legs and tail, and a round head with a square muzzle and blunt ears, has a short, thick, and smooth coat with a heavy undercoat.
		A British Shorthair named Belle (though it was a tom) was imported into the U.S. in 1901 and, through cross-breeding with native American stock, formed the basis for the American Shorthair as a show breed.
		With its short-but-thick coat, the American Shorthair can cope with all but the most extreme of weather, and is often found happily roaming outside in conditions that would frighten a brass monkey.
	www.indiapets.com /cats/breeds/cat002.htm (374 words)

	LIVING : Cats : American Shorthair Cats : DIY Network
		Truly the all-American pet, the American domestic shorthair is believed to be a descendant of cats brought to the New World on the Mayflower.
		Today's American shorthair is the product of an unlimited gene pool, and therefore to the untrained eye they may look generic.
		If you decide that the American shorthair is for you, contact a reputable breeder, and get the names of some of the breeder's past customers.
	www.diynet.com /diy/lp_cats/article/0,2041,DIY_14060_2272971,00.html (335 words)

	American Shorthair
		Ninth on the list of most popular feline breeds, the American Shorthair is sure to win your heart with their sweet expression and complete devotion!
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