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AMERICAN shorthair, AMERICAN wirehair,

Made in USA

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AMERICAN shorthair

Medium in size, the American Shorthair cat is a rustic and typical hunter physics. He is very athletic, well muscled body.

His hair is short, dense and well polished. It shall be evenly distributed on the body.

All patterns are accepted except dot color. All colors are allowed except chocolate, lilac, cinnamon and fawn.

Eyes: Large, round, expressive, spaced. A color harmony between the dress and the eye is desired.

The American Wirehair appeared for the first time on a farm near New York in 1966 (as a result of a mutation). It has the same morphology. Her dress is characterized by a little kinky and rough hair, ending in a slight hook ("hook"). The three types of bristles are present, giving a dense color, short, medium or short. The whiskers are wavy.

The American Shorthair is affectionate, moderately active and emotional but not aggressive. From a very nice temperament, this cat is perfectly balanced and stable.

He is patient with children and accept the presence of other cats or dogs. It has an easy character who loves his master. He agrees apartment living.

The American Shorthair is a perfect companion except with mice, rabbits and other voles, given their formidable qualities hunters!

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AMERICAN shorthair, AMERICAN wirehair, Made in USA

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	NAME		AMERICAN shorthair

	ORIGIN		United States

	CARACTERISTICS		Medium in size, the American Shorthair cat is a rustic and typical hunter physics. He is very athletic, well muscled body. His hair is short, dense and well polished. It shall be evenly distributed on the body. All patterns are accepted except dot color. All colors are allowed except chocolate, lilac, cinnamon and fawn. Eyes: Large, round, expressive, spaced. A color harmony between the dress and the eye is desired. The American Wirehair appeared for the first time on a farm near New York in 1966 (as a result of a mutation). It has the same morphology. Her dress is characterized by a little kinky and rough hair, ending in a slight hook ("hook"). The three types of bristles are present, giving a dense color, short, medium or short. The whiskers are wavy.

	CHARACTER		The American Shorthair is affectionate, moderately active and emotional but not aggressive. From a very nice temperament, this cat is perfectly balanced and stable. He is patient with children and accept the presence of other cats or dogs. It has an easy character who loves his master. He agrees apartment living. The American Shorthair is a perfect companion except with mice, rabbits and other voles, given their formidable qualities hunters!