Thesuccess of the Shorthair in the show ring grew through the years. At the sametime, cat shows grew in popularity, and many more breeds were created andimported. By 1930, breeders of the Shorthairs came to believe their breedneeded a more distinctive name. The name Domestic Shorthair was selected torepresent the strain of cat developed domestically – in America. The namechange proved to be a grave mistake. A name that was intended to distinguishAmerican-bred cats from the imported or man-made breeds came to be equated withdomestic (household) servants. The name sent the breed from riches to rags. Forthe next thirty years, the breed struggled in popularity.
By1961, fanciers of the breed realized another name change was needed. Throughtheir efforts, the breed carries its current name – American Shorthair. Thename is now consistent with the idea that our native North American breed ofshorthaired cat is distinctly different from cats found in the neighborhoodsand barnyards today. By chance, a non-pedigreed shorthaired cat might resemblean American Shorthair, just as any given domestic cat might look like a Siameseor a Persian. The test, however, is in whether that animal can consistentlyproduce kittens of the same conformation, coat quality, and temperament in thesame manner as a pedigreed cat. Years of selective breeding and the recordingof many generations of cats are what enable today's breeders to be certain thateach litter of kittens will have specific qualities. Each litter is planned inorder to produce the finest representatives of the breed.
Thebreed returned from rags to riches throughout the world. In 1965, anAmerican Shorthair gained the coveted title of Cat of the Year. Many Americanshave earned national and regional titles since that time, including additionalCat of the Year wins in 1984 and 1996. Forthe breed to have produced three such cats is quite a record. In fact, theAmerican Shorthair is the only shorthaired breed to earn the title since the1970s.
Known as a cat of many colors, the American Shorthair has morethan eighty different colors and patterns. Ranging from handsome brown tabby toglistening blue-eyed white, shimmering shaded cameo to flashy calico, strikingtabby and white to subtle dilute, and many colors in between, the American hasmade its mark in the cat fancy. The most widely recognized American Shorthaircolor and pattern is the silver classic tabby with dense black markings on asparkling silver background. Consistently in the top ten most popular breeds ofcat, the American Shorthair has truly come into its own.
As longas it is kept indoors, an American will live, on average, fifteen to twentyyears with only annual veterinary checkups. A healthy American Shorthair is alow maintenance cat. If it is not to be part of a breeding program, it isrecommended that it is neutered or spayed. After that, the only requirementsare keeping the claws clipped and the coat tidy. By starting the groomingprocedures when the cat is young, and making it part of the daily routine, yourAmerican Shorthair will enjoy being groomed.
Catsshed. The American Shorthair is no exception. However, this can be kept to aminimum by weekly (more frequent, if desired) combing. It is recommended that ametal comb or rubber brush be used since plastic combs and brushes tend tobreak the coat. Another tool used by breeders is a chamois – just like you might use to wash your car.However when purchasing one for your cat, be certain it has not been treatedwith soap or any other chemicals. Wiping the coat with the chamois pulls outlose hair, cleans the coat, and adds luster.

TheAmerican Shorthair is a very social cat. It enjoys people and other animals.Naptime usually finds it curled in someone’s lap or snuggled next toanother cat. Even though it loves to be held, the American Shorthair typicallywants to have at least its back feet on a solid surface. This could be yourhand supporting the hindquarters while you carry the cat or in the case of ashow ring, the judge’s table. The fact that the cat likes to have its rear legssupported is probably due to the distribution of its body weight. It may alsobe why a seven-pound female can manage to feel like she carries fifty pounds onone foot when she steps onto your lap to get attention.
Althoughthe breed is very affectionate, they do not require constant attention. Theyare very adept at entertaining themselves. An American frequently findsimaginary ‘friends’ with whom to play. Or, maybe they are refreshing mouse huntingskills from by-gone days. Whatever it is, they can play happily for a long timewith something that is not visible to the human eye. They also love to be partof a communal game, chasing a toy on a string or attacking a waving feather.
Whilethey enjoy high places, like the top shelf of the climbing tree, they areeasily trained not to jump onto a counter or bookcase. They also quickly learnto use a scratching post instead of the furniture for claw sharpening.

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