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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.
American Shorthair Quiz
This is a multichoice straightforward quiz about the American Shorthair cat. You get points when you get answers right. You can make mistakes and still get points!
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Question 1 |
When did the history of the American Shorthair cat start in America?
A | About 1000 years ago Hint: Think a bit shorter |
B | About 700 years ago Hint: Think a bit shorter |
C | About 400 years ago Hint: Great |
D | About 100 years ago Hint: Think a bit longer |
E | Last week! Hint: Just joking. Please try another answer. |
Question 1 Explanation:
On the basis that the Native American Indian did not keep cats, it is believed that the first short haired cats in America were from England accompanying the first immigrants into America in the early 1600s. The immigrants brought short haired and long haired cats. Eventually, the short haired cats became the American Shorthair and domestic short haired cats (non-pedigree cats).
Question 2 |
In what year did the American Shorthair become a recognized cat breed by the Cat Fanciers' Association?
A | 1898 Hint: Think 1900s |
B | 1906 Hint: Well done |
C | 1929 Hint: Go back in time a bit please. It was earlier |
D | 1954 Hint: Go back in time a bit more please. It was earlier |
E | 1962 Hint: Go back in time quite a lot please. It was earlier |
Question 2 Explanation:
This cat was recognized by the CFA and named the Domestic Shorthair in 1906.Today "domestic shorthair" means a non-purebred, non-pedigree cat - a moggie.It was amongst the first cat breeds to be recognized by the CFA. The first cat of this cat breed that was registered came from England! Neat.
Question 3 |
In what year was the name "American Shorthair" given to this cat breed? Previously the cat was called, "Domestic Shorthair".
A | 1936 Hint: It took longer. Please try again. |
B | 1946 Hint: Later on. Please try again. |
C | 1956 Hint: A bit later on. Please try again. |
D | 1966 Hint: Well done |
E | 1976 Hint: Think earlier. Please try again. |
Question 3 Explanation:
The name was changed from "Domestic Shorthair" to "American Shorthair" in 1966 according the excellent book, Legacy of the Cat by Gloria Stephens and Tetsu (the famous cat photographer). Other sources say 1961 and 1965.The change in name reflected the “all American cat” that this breed had become. The change improved the fortunes of this breed distinguishing her from the non-registered, moggie, domestic cat.Although, it is said that the name, “Domestic Shorthair” is still used.
Question 4 |
How would you describe the American Shorthair's behavior with children?
A | Aggressive Hint: They are better than this with kids. |
B | OK Hint: They are better than this with kids. |
C | Nice Hint: They are better than this with kids. |
D | Wonderful Hint: Well done. |
E | Satisfactory Hint: They are better than this with kids. |
Question 4 Explanation:
Gloria Stephens in Legacy of the Cat writes that the American Shorthair is "wonderful with children".This is great. However, it depends on the individual cat. The point being made is that this cat breed is normally, all things being equal, a sensible laid back sort of cat that gets along with the day-to-day hubbub of family life.
Question 5 |
What sort of levels of vocalisation does the American Shorthair display?
A | Very quiet |
B | Quiet Hint: Think quieter. |
C | Neither quiet nor noisy Hint: Think quieter. |
D | Noisy Hint: Think quieter. |
E | Loud and noisy! Hint: Think quieter. |
Question 5 Explanation:
To be truthful, the answer cannot be cut and dried. It depends on the individual cat.However, Gloria Stephens in Legacy of the Cat (an excellent book) writes that the American Shorthair, "is a very quiet sweet cat...."
Question 6 |
What sort of coat is the American Shorthair best known for?
A | Black Hint: Think tabby. Please retry. |
B | Bioclor Hint: Think tabby. Please retry. |
C | Brown mackerel tabby Hint: Think silver and a different sort of tabby coat. |
D | Silver classic tabby Hint: Well done. |
E | Smoke Hint: Think tabby. Please retry. |
Question 6 Explanation:
The American Shorthair is known for the beautiful sliver classic tabby coat. Breeders have selectively bred for this coat for years.
Question 7 |
The old breed standard stated that the American Shorthair should feel like a .........
A | Bag of rice Hint: Think porridge. Please try again. |
B | Sack of potatoes Hint: Think porridge. Please try again. |
C | Bag of apples Hint: Think food for breakfast. Please try again. |
D | Bag of cat litter Hint: Think food for breakfast. Please try again. |
E | Sack of oats Hint: Well done. |
Question 7 Explanation:
The old breed standard (the guideline for how this cat breed should look) stated that the American Shorthair should feel like a sack of oats.This meant the cat felt pliable and heavier than you thought.
Question 8 |
The American Shorthair is famous for an appearance that is.....
A | Not too extreme - a normal appearance. Hint: Well done. |
B | An extreme appearance. Hint: Think about the history of this cat as a moggie on farms. |
C | Very long legs and a skinny body. Hint: Do moggies have very long legs? Think more standard in appearance. |
D | A flat face. Hint: The Persian has a flat face. This cat is more normal. |
E | Large ears. Hint: Think normal cat. |
Question 8 Explanation:
The American Shorthair comes from normal random bred farm stock and is therefore very normal in appearance.
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I love the idea that a cat could be described as a sack of oats!
That made me chuckle!
Not continuing until I get slapped on the wrist for that 1st question, Michael. You said, ‘tricky,’ so I was thinking, well, history of the American Shorthair as a recognised breed. thus, 100 yrs, rather than 400. Ouch! 😉