What is an American Shorthair Cat?
An American Shorthair cat is a breed of domestic cat that originates from the United States. It was first developed in the early 1900s by crossing European shorthairs with native cats found in North America. The American Shorthair has a strong, muscular body and powerful hind legs, making it an ideal pet for active households. It has a short coat that comes in many colors including silver tabby, calico, and black smoke.
Are American Shorthair Cats Good With Dogs?
American Shorthairs can generally get along with other animals such as dogs if they’re introduced to them properly and given enough time together to develop trust between them both. However not all cats are the same so it’s important to consider your individual cat’s personality when introducing new pets into their environment. Some tips for helping facilitate this process include providing plenty of space for your cat to retreat if needed, keeping interactions supervised at first until trust has been established, ensuring both pets have food bowls near each other so there’s no competition over resources and providing ample toys for playtime activities between them both. Overall these cats can be quite tolerant of most animals but there may still be some initial fear or cautiousness which will need to be addressed depending on how comfortable your fur baby feels around strange creatures!
