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Why some cats are better for your children than others

PoC avatarPosted on March 14, 2021 by Michael BroadMarch 14, 2021

There are two major aspects to children interacting with domestic cats which have a bearing upon the safety of the child. The first is whether the child has been trained to interact with a domestic cat properly and the second … Continue reading →

Posted in character | Tagged adoption, american shorthair cat, cat adoption, cat behavior, cat character, cat stimulation, cats and children, human to cat relationship, interacting with your cat, kids and cats, Persian cat, Ragdoll Cats | Leave a reply

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

My cat family Buddy, Felix, and Percella

PoC avatarPosted on October 4, 2014 by Michael BroadOctober 4, 2014

By Chris McHenry Intro by Michael: I want to celebrate “ordinary” (they are all special, in fact) cats in ordinary homes and therefore welcome words and pictures from visitors which show us their cats, which is why I have published … Continue reading →

Posted in Human to cat relationship, ownership | Tagged american shorthair cat, cat ownership, ginger cats | 4 Replies

Purebred Cats and Purely Stylish Shoes

PoC avatarPosted on August 14, 2014 by Michael BroadAugust 14, 2014

A heady mix for the ladies (some ladies – I shouldn’t generalise) of cats and shoes. These are Vogue photographs and although it is not stated by Vogue, as far as I know, the cats are purebreds in my opinion … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, Human to cat relationship | Tagged american shorthair cat, bombay cat, cats in advertising, himalayan cat, shoes | 32 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 →

Posted in American Shorthair, Cat Breeds, Cat Health | Tagged american shorthair cat, cat health problems | Leave a reply

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 1

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

American Shorthair cat – photo ©copyright Helmi Flick

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Posted in American Shorthair, Cat Breeds | Tagged american shorthair cat, cat photography | 1 Reply

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