American Shorthair
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Happy Medium for everything
Medium to large
11-15 pounds (Male), 8-12 pounds (Female)
15 to 20 years
A complete and balanced cat food should be sufficient for their needs. However if it puts on too much weight, get the cat a weight controlling formula.
Easily trainable to use the litter box and learns what you do not want it to do.
Requires a moderate amount of exercise. However this exercise is not high intensity as it can be as simple as walking or playing with a string. Laser pointers will also do the trick. My cat likes chasing rubber bands up the stairs and brings it back.
Comb the cat a couple times per week. This removes dead hair and redistributes skin oils to keep the coat shiny and prevent dry, itchy skin.
Their flat face makes the breed more susceptible to ocular and respiratory issues. They are genetically predisposed to mouth and gum disease so watch out for that.
American Shorthair cats are like Goldilocks. They are a moderate size and they are not overly cuddly but they aren't distant either. Don't let that fool you though as they are loving cats. They adapt well with other animals and people. They have muscular legs that provides them with agility and endurance. They have a medium to large head, medium-sized ears and large, wide eyes that come in several colors. Their fur comes in many different colors or patterns yet silver or silver-brown is the most common.