What's good about owning a American Shorthair?

Exceptionally healthy and hardy Easygoing with kids, pets, and strangers Low grooming, short low-maintenance coat

What should I watch out for with a American Shorthair?

Can gain weight if overfed and under-played Moderate seasonal shedding Independent streak — not overly clingy

PLATE NO. 002Felis catus

Specimen

American Shorthair

Descended from working cats that sailed to America to guard cargo from rodents, the American Shorthair is the all-rounder: sturdy, even-tempered, and adaptable. It plays when invited and naps when not, gets along with kids and other pets, and asks little in grooming. Robust health and a long life make it one of the lowest-maintenance pedigree cats around.

+ Strengths

01Exceptionally healthy and hardy
02Easygoing with kids, pets, and strangers
03Low grooming, short low-maintenance coat

− Things to consider

01Can gain weight if overfed and under-played
02Moderate seasonal shedding
03Independent streak — not overly clingy

Trait profile

15 dimensions · 0–10 scale

01Size: 06/10
02Energy level: 05/10
03Affection: 06/10
04Vocalness: 03/10
05Shedding: 06/10
06Grooming needs: 03/10
07Friendliness: 07/10
08Good with kids: 08/10
09Good with other pets: 08/10
10Independence: 06/10
11Intelligence: 06/10
12Health robustness: 08/10
13Allergy-friendly: 02/10
14Longevity: 07/10
15Affordability: 06/10