American Shorthair

- They can be found in United States and they are known for

their gentle expression .

- To compliment their solidly built

body, these cats have large heads and

full-cheeks which gives their face a

sweet, open expression.

- The male american shorthair cat can weigh up to 15 pounds,

while the female can weigh up to 12 pounds.

- Their large, wide eyes are bright and alert and the eye-colour

must be appropriate to the fur colour . Whilst a brilliant gold

eye color is seen in most fur. Blue or odd-eyes (e.g. one eye

yellow and one is blue ) are seen in white cats, green and

hazel eyes are seen in tabbies and green to blue-green eyes

are found in tipped fur

Tipped Fur

Odd-eyed cat

- They are quiet, and usually get along well with dogs.- American Shorthairs do not need too much grooming,

brushing once weekly is usually enough to keep them clean- They come in more than eighty different colors and patterns,

including calico, tabby and all white. Calico

The under parts is mostly white.

TabbyA cat that has fur featuring distinctive stripes, dots, lines or

swirling patterns, usually together with a mark of an M on its forehead.

Black SolidNose and paw pads are black.

White SolidEyes are either clear gold, deep blue or odd eyed.

CreamNose and pads are pink, fur is a buff colour.

Bi-colourBlack and white fur with a V shape on it’s forehead.

TortoiseshellMainly black fur with patches of unbroken areas of red and cream.

Shaded SilverBlack outline around eyes and nose. Its head and legs have a level

toning of silver.

(etc.)