Shorthair Cats
American Shorthair (American Shorthair) is a type of cat native to the United States. Its ancestors are cat species brought to North America by early European immigrants. It is of the same type as British Shorthair and European Shorthair.
According to records, the Mayflower carried several cats to help eliminate rats. This type of cat is a core selection of cats collected in the streets and alleys, and is bred by crossbreeding with imported species such as British shorthair, Burmese and Persian cats.
American shorthair cats are known for their tall physique, strong bones, well-developed muscles, intelligent nature, and gentle character. , is a large species of short-haired cats. The coat is thick and dense, and there are more than 30 kinds of coat colors, among which the silver striped variety is particularly valuable. This issue of Cat Encyclopedia will give you a detailed introduction to the morphological characteristics and habits of American shorthair cats
Overall:
American shorthair cats are purebred working cats (workingcat), which are indeed physically beautiful Good health, good stability, well-proportioned figure, strength, brilliant character, etc. Medium to large in size, adult females are smaller than males.
Ratio:
Slender in proportion, body length is slightly longer than height (height refers to the height from the top of the shoulder blades to the ground when viewed from the side. Body length refers to the height from the top of the sternum to the back of the buttocks tip). Viewed from the side, the body can be divided into three distinct parts: from the sternum to the elbow, from the elbow to the front of the hind legs, and from the front of the hind legs to the tip of the back of the buttocks. The length of the tail is the length from the shoulder blade to the base of the tail.
Header:
Head: The head is large, and the face has full cheeks, giving an oval image, and the length of the face is slightly longer than the width. The expression is sweet and open. Looking at it from the past, the head can be divided into two very parts - from the base of the ears to the center of the second eye, and from the center of the second eye to the tip of the chin.
Ears:Medium size, thin and rounded tips, naturally separated from the top of the head. The distance between the ears is twice the distance between the eyes.
Forehead: Viewed from the side, the forehead is smooth, with excessive distortion and spreading to From top of head to neck. Looking over, there is no obvious protrusion between the ears.
Eyes: Large and wide open, the upper eyelids are like half-cut longitudinally Open almond, the shape of the lower eyelid is round. There is at least one eye width between the two eyes. The outer corner of the eye is slightly higher than the inner corner of the eye. The eyes are clear, clear and alert.
Nose:Fairly long, ten inches long and wide. Viewed from the side, there is a gentle arc running from the bridge of the nose to the forehead.
Muzzle: It is square, and the jaw chakras of mature male cats are clear and obvious.
Haw bone: Healthy and long, the feet can bite all caught objects. The horizontal bite and scissor bite are both excellent (the horizontal bite means that the left and right teeth are flat and meet each other. A scissor bite occurs when the inner teeth of the upper teeth meet the outer teeth of the lower teeth)
Chin. :Healthy, strong, well developed, in line with the upper lip
Neck: Medium length, muscular and healthy
Build:
Hound is thick, healthy and muscular, with well developed shoulders, chest and hind legs, broad and straight from the back. Viewed from the side, there is a slight slant from the hip bone to the base of the tail. Viewed from above, the two sides of the body form a pair of parallel lines.
Legs: Moderate bone structure and length, with well-developed muscles. Viewed from the back, the four legs are straight and parallel to the outer edges of the claws.
Claws: Thick, rounded, with thick pads, five toes in front and four in back.
Tail:Fair length, strong roots,The tip of the tail appears to be suddenly tapered, but the tip of the tail vertebrae is normally tapered.
Coat:
Short, thick, hard and smooth in quality. The thickness of the coat is allowed due to regional and seasonal changes. The coat is dense enough to protect the body from the effects of temperature and humidity and protect the outer skin from external damage.
Disadvantages:
The legs are too close to or away from the tail, and the tail is too short.
Failed:
Cats' colors show obvious signs of hybridization with other species, such as chocolate, sable, lavender, lilac (or collectively referred to as lavender), and There is a controlled heavy color (such as the pattern of a Siamese cat). It clearly shows the characteristics of all other breeds, including long and soft hair, a deeply "cut" nose like a Persian cat or other short-haired cat, and protruding eye positions and brow bones. Knotted and unusual tail, unusual number of toes. The bite is abnormal (the lower jaw exceeds or the upper jaw exceeds), and the tongue sticks out of the mouth and cannot go back. Being too fat or too thin may cause excessive weakness due to poor breeding, etc.
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