Breed Profile Article:
Insights into the personality and habits of this stunning All-American favorite, from ASH breeder and writer Michelle T. Bernard.
Registry Standards:
Official standards by which American Shorthair cats are judged in registry-sponsored cat shows.
CFA Breed Standard
TICA Standards (PDF File)
History of the American Shorthair:
Reprint of Cat Fancy Magazine article by Mary Jo Mersol-Barg.
Retired Friends:
FBRL's listing of American Shorthair cats retired from breeding and available for adoption.
Breed Profile Resources:
More profile information about the American Shorthair Breed, assembled by your Guide.
American Shorthair Breeders:
Listing of American Shorthair Breeders. These sites are listed for the convenience of the viewer, and listing does not constitute recommendation.
The All-American Cat:
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.
