Among the cat breeds, American Shorthair is a huge hit with cat lovers. Its simple and honest appearance is enough to make us have the urge to take it home, let's talk about the American shorthair Breeds along with prices and how to buy an American Shorthair.

1. Introduction and Origin of American Shorthairs

The ancestors of American Shorthairs originally lived in Europe, and then followed the early pioneers to enter North America. There are records showing that several cats were kept on the "Mayflower", and their job was to catch the mice that stole food and spread germs on board. After continuous breeding, the native North American Shorthair was eventually established.

At the beginning of the twentieth century, as some foreign cat breeds were introduced to the United States, the native ancestry of the American Shorthair began to weaken, and the longhair and Siamese cats kittens obtained after mating have a variety of coat lengths, body shapes, Color and temperament. And those who love the native American Shorthair, they only begin to selectively breed to retain the American Shorthair's characteristics, the early breeders succeeded in obtaining perfect markings, color, but also retained the strong form, beautiful face and cute character.

In the breeding history of American Shorthair cats, this cat breed was initially registered as "Shorthair cat", and later changed to "Shorthair domestic cat", until 1966, it was named "American Shorthair cat". "The name appears. This cat breed is also the most important breed certified by CFA in its initial cat breed certification. Get one of the five varieties of witnesses first. To this day, the American Shorthair also remains in the top 10 most popular cat breeds.

Second, the price of the American Shorthair

There is no specific price for the American Shorthair, because everyone knows that these are based on the cat's product It is determined by phase, blood, and whether it is purebred. Generally speaking, in Shanghai, the market price of American shorthair cats in one season can reach 8000--12000 yuan, and the purebred ones are also in 5000--7000 yuan. Generally speaking, the ordinary ones are around 2000--3000. Friends and friends can be used as a reference.

3. How to buy an American Shorthair cat

1. When purchasing an American Shorthair cat, pay attention to checking the body of the American Shorthair cat. Whether the table is healthy, whether the skin is red, and whether the hair is depilated; at the same time, check whether the cat's eyes are clear and bright, whether the inside of the ears is clean, and whether the anus is clean.

2. You can touch the cat's nose with your hand to see if it is cool and moist and has a little mucus.

3. At the same time, you can feed some food to the American shorthair cat to observe the cat's reaction to the surrounding food and diet, so as to judge whether the cat is healthy. pets can be purchased at stores, not at roadside stalls.

5. Generally speaking, American Shorthair cats are docile, lively, and full of curiosity and desire to explore things in the outside world. Judging from the appearance of the American Shorthair, the American Shorthair has a burly physique, thick bones and well-developed muscles. It is a medium-to-large breed of shorthair cats. The American Shorthair has the brave and hard-working character of its ancestors. They are mild-mannered, always patient, and very amiable. American Shorthair cats don't throw tantrums at their family members.

American Shorthair has a simple, honest and cute appearance, and has a well-behaved personality. As long as you are gentle and loving when you are raising it, it will be very close to the owner's family, and there is no need to worry if there are children at home. The American Shorthair is also very friendly to children.

Character of American Shorthair

One, naughty sportsman

Perhaps inheritance Thanks to the skills of their fathers catching mice on cargo ships, the athletic talent of the American Shorthair is evident at birth. These eye-opening little ones will use their mother's belly as a playground, and you'll find that they like to constantly change positions to move around even while they're breastfeeding. Therefore, you rarely see young American Shorthair cats sitting quietly. These athletic talents tend to subside a little as they age, however, you can never ask an American Shorthair to sit still all day, so playing with them often is the best way to develop a bond with them The way. Of course, they are also very sensible, and they will never shout loudly for you to put down your work. When asked, these smart little guys will just sit next to their favorite toys and stare at you with wide eyes.

Second, customized all-round cats

For a cat lover, American Shorthair cats are all-rounders, they have Cats have all the good qualities in them, they are sometimes cute, sometimes naughty, sometimes quiet and independent , Occasionally, these extremely smart little guys, they always know what you want to say, and they know exactly what to do. In addition, their super adaptability allows them to calmly accept a variety of environments. Plays with other cat breeds and even dogs, and they love to play with children. Their neat short hair, elegant body, athletic qualities and independent and gentle personality make their owners feel relaxed and happy, so if you also yearn for such a life, the American Shorthair will help you achieve it, and Not to be your trouble.

Three, the most economical cat

The American Shorthair is not only beautiful, but also very strong, and rarely gets sick from birth. Under normal circumstances, its average lifespan can reach 15-20 years, and for such a robust guy, it only needs to go once a year Pet hospital, just do a routine health checkup. It can be said to save a lot of medical expenses for the owner. Because of this, this healthy cat is among the "long-lived" cat breeds also has a place in it.

Fourth, American Shorthair Care

For a beautiful American Shorthair cat, its care is very simple. As long as you set aside a little time every day, hold it in your arms and gently stroke it with warm hands, it is the best care for it. Because this can help it transmit the oil needed by the coat, making its coat more shiny.

American Shorthair cats can build up a lot of hairballs in their stomachs, so feeding them regular hairball cream will help them clear the hairballs and help them care for their guts.

The American Shorthair has a gentle personality that doesn't change due to changes in environment or mood. They are always patient, amiable, don't lose their temper, don't like to make a noise, and are very suitable for families with small children.

American Shorthair cats are very energetic, unlike other cats who are always lazy. Therefore, it is best to have cat furniture such as cat climbing frames at home to reduce energy consumption.

Generally speaking, the American shorthair cat is very easy to care for. Don't worry about its bad personality and the children at home, and don't worry about its care. If you have children at home, you don't usually have too many Time to take care of your cat, American Shorthair is your best bet. Of course, since the cat is brought home, it must be like a family, and it is still necessary to spend a certain amount of time to accompany it, otherwise it will be sad.

Although cats have many choices of cat food, in fact The ingredients are almost the same. Even if the cat does not chew the cat food (cats have no molars, no matter what food, they are always hissed into small pieces and swallowed directly. Therefore, food other than cat food must be chopped), after the cat food meets water will expand and soften.

Cats are animals that like to eat "snacks". Especially for kittens, they should eat at least 7 or 8 times a day, that is, 4 or 5 grains of cat food each time.

If your cat has never eaten cat food, you can start now, add a little cat food to each feeding, and gradually increase the proportion of cat food. Cat food must be soaked in warm water before it can be given to him.

Just give the cat water to drink. During the treatment period, if the cat refuses to eat or has a bad appetite, you can feed some sugar saline (glucose water plus normal saline) to replenish water and energy, but do not feed it during the recovery period. Long-term use of glucose will also affect the cat's appetite. Forget about eating.

If you are worried about the lack of nutrition, you can add a little egg yolk, up to 1/3 a day. It is better to be hungry than to support. It should be noted here: if the cat has an intestinal disease such as feline distemper, it is absolutely forbidden to eat milk, dairy products and egg yolks during treatment and recovery! Because during the treatment period, antibiotics are usually used in large doses for a long time. In this way, the bacteria in the stomach that are helpful for digestion are also killed together, resulting in gastrointestinal disorder, so after eating something so indigestible, it will either eat something or pull it up, or it will pull water like soup, or it may be Just eat it and you can't pull it out! Parents, please pay attention to this!

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American BobtailFeeding:

Although cats have a wide variety of cat food choices, the truth is The ingredients are almost the same. Even if the cat does not chew the cat food (cats have no molars, no matter what food, they are always hissed into small pieces and swallowed directly. Therefore, food other than cat food must be chopped), after the cat food meets water will expand and soften.

Cats are animals that like to eat "snacks". Especially for kittens, they should eat at least 7 or 8 times a day, that is, 4 or 5 grains of cat food each time.

If your cat has never eaten cat food, you can start now, add a little cat food to each feeding, and gradually increase the proportion of cat food. Cat food must be soaked in warm water before it can be given to him.

Just give the cat water to drink. During the treatment period, if the cat refuses to eat or has a bad appetite, you can feed some sugar saline (glucose water plus normal saline) to replenish water and energy, but do not feed it during the recovery period. Long-term use of glucose will also affect the cat's appetite. Forget about eating.

If you are worried about the lack of nutrition, you can add a little egg yolk, up to 1/3 a day. It is better to be hungry than to support. It should be noted here: if the cat has an intestinal disease such as feline distemper, it is absolutely forbidden to eat milk, dairy products and egg yolks during treatment and recovery! Because during the treatment period, antibiotics are usually used in large doses for a long time. In this way, the bacteria in the stomach that are helpful for digestion are also killed together, resulting in gastrointestinal disorder, so after eating something so indigestible, it will either eat something or pull it up, or it will pull water like soup, or it may be Just eat it and you can't pull it out! Parents, please pay attention to this!

Caring for American Bobtails:

If the cat is sick , in the recovery stage of the disease, if you have diarrhea, you can go to the pet hospital to buy medicines at Under the guidance of the doctor, take it for 3 consecutive days (40,000 units at a time for big cats and 20,000 units at a time for kittens), consolidate it, and stop once the stool is formed (it can be easily picked up with chopsticks).

If the cat has the problem of vomiting after taking the medicine, it is better to inject it faster, and it will not increase the burden on the stomach.

If your cat has not been vaccinated, it cannot be vaccinated now, and it must be completely cured. Do not take a bath during this period, and keep warm. Don't hold it all the time, let it rest well, it will recover slowly.

Medium to Large:Weighing 3 to 9 kg. Semi-chunky to chunky body, powerful, weighty, muscular. short tail. Medium long double coat.

Color Characteristics:Any color is acceptable.

Head: Wide and rounded. Slightly curved eyebrows. Cheeks are plump and developed. The width and length of the snout are almost equal. Slightly interrupted nose. The nose is broad and straight, with a slight depression between the brow ridge and the nose. The chin is strong, firm and well developed. Strong claws. Brown markings with a white American short tail.

Ears: Medium in size, broad at the base and rounded at the top, preferably with a lynx tip. The ears are large and sensitive. The ears are covered with abundant long hair.

Eyes: Large, broad, oval almond-shaped, with the tip of the eye sloping toward the ear. Eye color and coat color are in harmony.

Neck: Medium length and well muscled.

Body: Medium in size, compact. Chest broad, slightly raised back. Bone. Strong and muscular.

Legs and claws:Medium size. The hind legs are slightly longer than the front legs. Bone structure is strong. Broad, round claws. There are hairs between the toes.

Tail: Short (2.5 to 20 cm) and flexible; can be knotted or bent. Covered with long, thick, rough coat.

Coat;Double coat, thick and dense, of medium length, very hard and coarse. The undercoat is rich in fluff. The collar and tail hair are longer. Any color is acceptable.