Insights into the personality and habits of this stunning All-American favorite, from ASH breeder and writer Michelle T. Bernard.
Official standards by which American Shorthair cats are judged in registry-sponsored cat shows.
CFA Breed Standard
TICA Standards (PDF File)
Reprint of Cat Fancy Magazine article by Mary Jo Mersol-Barg.
FBRL's listing of American Shorthair cats retired from breeding and available for adoption.
More profile information about the American Shorthair Breed, assembled by your Guide.
Listing of American Shorthair Breeders. These sites are listed for the convenience of the viewer, and listing does not constitute recommendation.
The American Shortair cat's body is medium to large, solid, muscular and powerful; a real "cat's cat." His coat is short, dense and thick, in a myriad of colors, in tabby, parti-color and bi-color patterns.
Trivia Corner: The American Shorthair was one of the first five breeds recognized by the CFA, and was originally called the "Domestic Shorthair."
If you are looking for a low maintenance cat, the American Shorthair is right up your alley. They are solidly built cats, descendants of ancestors who arrived from Europe with the early pioneers, and are full-fledged All-American cats, just as the descendants of those human pioneers are All-Americans today.
In the early part of the 20th Century breeders started selectively breeding the American Shorthair in order to preserve its native quality. The result is a cat that is consistently rated among the most popular cat breeds.
