Presents a short study of American shorthair cats, and describes their specific features, color, size, care and feeding, and how they care for their young.
Introduces the American shorthair cat to children who are considering this breed as a pet. Includes their history, details about temperament and how to care for this particular breed.
The Pilgrims brought the American shorthair to America on ships such as the Mayflower, where they had an important job: killing mice and rats. Later, they hunted rodents on farms in Colonial America. Today, however, most American shorthairs live indoors as family pets. Their owners love them for their gentle and easygoing nature.