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temperament:
sociable, affectionate, bold
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coat length:
short
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colors:
white, black / ebony, red / orange, blue / gray, cream / beige / tan, chocolate / brown / sable
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patterns:
bi-color, solid, tabby, calico / tri-color
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intelligence:
high
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good with:
children, seniors, dogs, cats, families
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other traits:
easy to train, easy to groom, friendly toward humans, friendly toward other pets, friendly toward strangers, tolerates being alone, high prey drive, good for first-time pet owners, strong loyalty tendencies, good lap cat, tolerates being picked up
The American shorthair cat has a short, dense coat and is believed to have come to America aboard the Mayflower, earning its passage as a rat catcher. With their affectionate nature, compact build, round faces, and short ears, American shorthairs make beautiful and loving pets.