The American Shorthair , or also called the American Shorthair , is an American cat breed well known for its high survival capacity, as it enjoys good health and a cute and cuddly appearance. According to the Cat Fanciers Association ( CFA ), an organization dedicated to the registry of pedigree cats, this feline has a sweet and friendly personality within the family environment, especially with young children, even up to with dogs and other household pets. If you plan to integrate one like these into your life, we tell you 9 things you should know about the American Shorthair Cat before taking it home , according to experts.

According to information from the experts at Hill’s Pet , a company dedicated to the welfare of pets, especially cats, these are the considerations you should take before bringing home an American Shorthair cat :

It can be very heavy . Although it is a medium cat, it is still powerful, muscular and heavy boned. So it is not surprising that its rounded and thick appearance gives you the feeling that it is not very light when you lift it, since this feline can weigh up to 5.4 kilos. Your nutrition must be carefully controlled to maintain a proper weight and not lose your shape.
It is well developed . It has a broad chest, muscular neck, very strong jaws and a well-developed snout with complete teeth. Wide and strong legs. It looks like what it has always been, an expert cat in hunting house and barn mice.
His fur is special . It is thick and dense. During the winter it becomes much longer and thicker, in addition, the texture of its hair is hard, which serves as protection. For this, daily brushing is important, especially during the change of seasons when the hair is thickening or thinning. It even gets tangled if not brushed regularly.
Perfect temperament . It is a very pleasant companion cat, it has a good character, as it is considered very loving, so it is not surprising that it is seen to be very attached to all the members of the family.
He loves to play . If he is in the mood to have fun, he will come over to entertain you and hang out by your side, which is one of the many things he loves to do the most.
It is independent . Although he loves playing with his owner, he does not need too much attention, as he knows how to entertain himself, so he will play whenever he wants to, either with his favorite toy or create one with whatever is available.
Tolerance is one of his virtues . Take kindly the one who is left alone. Although he is an affectionate cat, he also likes to spend time alone or sleeping in the sun.
Easy to care for . It is the ideal companion for single people, which makes it a wonderful and silent friend as long as its owner provides the care that a pet requires .
Long life expectancy . This cat can live up to 17 years.

What is the price of an American Shorthair Cat?

According to online sales sites, in Mexico an American cat can cost around 7,500 pesos (approximately $370) . If you are going to acquire a pet, make sure that the breeders treat the animals well and have all the necessary and adequate requirements for their well-being.

Remember that taking home an animal to keep you company requires specific needs such as deworming, medical check-ups, balanced nutrition, training, vaccinations, among other care that helps maintain its well-being and protect its health, which are part of your responsibility as owner.