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American Shorthair Portrait

History of the American Shorthair – Roman times to the present!

PoC avatarPosted on February 15, 2022 by Michael BroadFebruary 15, 2022

Before I put pen to paper in earnest on the subject of the history of the American Shorthair cat, I must thank Valerie Edwards of Fenton Farm. She has the most detailed version of the history of any cat breed … continue reading…

Posted in American Shorthair | Tagged american shorthair, american shorthair cat, cat history
American Shorthair cat Piper

American Shorthair cat ‘Piper’ and one other, both silver tabbies

PoC avatarPosted on January 4, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 4, 2022

I believe that the American Shorthair is an underrated purebred cat. This is a cat with a long American history, similar to the more famous Maine Coon. This was a cat of American barns, a kind of working cat; a … continue reading…

Posted in American Shorthair | Tagged american shorthair, american shorthair cat, blotched tabby, cat breed history, cat history, classic tabby coat, ships cats, si, silver tabby | Leave a reply
American Shorthair. Photo: copyright Helmi Flick.

16 facts about the American Shorthair cat

PoC avatarPosted on January 13, 2021 by Michael BroadJanuary 13, 2021

The American Shorthair is described as “the beautiful working cat of the United States”. The experts say that cats of this breed should “feel like handling a sack of oats”. Make of that what you want but I take from … continue reading…

Posted in American Shorthair | Tagged american shorthair, american shorthair cat, cat facts, Facts about Cats

American Shorthair Colors

PoC avatarPosted on August 7, 2014 by Michael BroadAugust 7, 2014

The American Shorthair colors are specified under the breed standard. I’ll quote from the CFA breed standard. There are 69 specified coat types and colors on my calculation. The highly favored eye color is brilliant gold and the eye color … continue reading…

Posted in American Shorthair, Cat Breeds | Tagged american shorthair, cat coats | 3 Replies

American Shorthair Cat Quiz

PoC avatarPosted on July 28, 2013 by Michael BroadJuly 28, 2013

This is a quiz on this very popular and well known cat breed. This is quite a tricky quiz but it is fun. Please read about the American Shorthair. I hope you enjoyed the quiz. Please leave a comment and … continue reading…

Posted in American Shorthair, Cat Breeds, Quiz | Tagged american shorthair, cat breeds, quiz | 2 Replies

American Shorthair Photographic Portrait

PoC avatarPosted on July 4, 2013 by Michael BroadJuly 5, 2013

An outstanding photographic portrait by Helmi Flick of the popular American Shorthair. It has a “portrait” quality, hence the title. It is quite formal and straightfoward. The coat is classic silver tabby. This is considered to be the coat most … continue reading…

Posted in American Shorthair, Cat Breeds, Cat photography, Pictures of Cats | Tagged american shorthair, cat photography, Helmi Flick cat photography, pictures of cats | 2 Replies

American Shorthair Cat Facts For Kids

PoC avatarPosted on January 15, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 16, 2013

This is a page on the American Shorthair cat written for children and people who like information in plain language with good pictures. The American Shorthair is an important cat breed. It is part of the history of the United … continue reading…

Posted in American Shorthair, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeding, Cat Breeds, Cat Coats, Cat Facts, Cat Facts For Kids, Cat Fancy, cat personality, Cat photography, Human to cat relationship, Pictures of Cats, Size, Videos | Tagged american shorthair cat, cat facts, cat facts for kids | 4 Replies

American Shorthair Cat

PoC avatarPosted on June 1, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 16, 2018

The American Shorthair was a farm moggie back at the time of the English settlers to America and throughout the intervening years to the time of the new fancy in the late 1800s. The cat fancy turned a moggie into … continue reading…

Posted in American Shorthair | Tagged american shorthair, american shorthair cat, cat breeds, pictures of cat breeds, pictures of cats | 7 Replies

American Shorthair Health Problems

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJuly 7, 2012

There are no American Shorthair health problems. Yes. Nice isn’t it? You can write about a number of cat breeds that have recorded and recognised genetically inherited health problems but you can’t do that with the American Shorthair. The cat … continue reading…

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American Shorthair Show Cat a nice picture

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadMay 25, 2012

American Shorthair Show Cat This is a cute male, American Shorthair show cat. He is a silver tabby with a bulls-eye on his side. The silver tabby pattern seems to be the most common and attractive for the American Shorthair. … continue reading…

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My American Shorthair is well over the average size

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadMay 25, 2012

My American Shorthair is well over the average size by Kari (PA, USA) My American Shorthair Cat My American Shorthair (at least this is what the vet has him listed as) has always been a bit above average in his … continue reading…

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American Shorthair Quick Guide

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadAugust 27, 2012

Popularity In the top ten at 8th place Place of origin United States Date of origin 1904 or 1906 (called “Domestic Shorthair”) Ancestry Mating of purebred British and random bred American Shorthair Weight 3.5-7 kg (8-15 lb) Temperament Easy-going, balanced … continue reading…

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American Shorthair Tabby Cats

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadJune 20, 2012

Not all of these stunning cats are tabby cats. Silver Moon has, I believe a shaded silver coat. Apparently the shaded silver (if I am correct!) is quite rare because the coat type is difficult to develop whilst retaining the … continue reading…

Posted in American Shorthair, Cat Breeds | Tagged american shorthair, american shorthair cat, tabby cat | 2 Replies

American Shorthair Cat 2

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 2, 2017

This photo is copyright protected. The copyright belongs to Helmi Flick. Don’t violate it, please.

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American Shorthair Cat 1

PoC avatarPosted on May 25, 2012 by Michael BroadDecember 2, 2017

American Shorthair cat – photo ©copyright Helmi Flick

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