(Domestic) American Shorthair

One of my favorite types of cats, they originate from Britain where they were sailed to America to protect the ships and shores from mice. Some stayed in the U.S. and were named mousers like the British Shorthair. They adapted to their new environment becoming larger, leaner, and more powerfully built than their ancestors. In 1966 they were renamed "American Shorthair" to resemble their "all-American" character. They were later considered a purebred cat and known as a great pet that are low-maintenance and generally healthy, easy-going, affectionate with owners and social with strangers. There are over 80 different colors and patterns of this breed today the most well-known being the silver tabby. However unique one may be in personality or appearance, there are always hundreds in shelters, societies, and adoption centers waiting for a home and you can help.