When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. American Shorthair cats are up there for being one of the oldest cat breeds in the United States.

One of the oldest cat breeds in the United States, the American shorthair cat is a favorite to cat lovers across the country, and it is easy to see why! From their easy-going personalities to their ...

American Bobtails are one of those rare cat breeds you won’t find on every block. Originally bred in Iowa in the late 1960s, the cat that started it all was actually a stray from Arizona with a blunt, ...

Other names: Domestic shorthair (although they are not the same) Life expectancy: 15-20 years Size: Between 6–15 lb in weight and up to 12–15 inches in length Coat: Tabby, solid, or tortoiseshell, and ...

Colorpoint Shorthairs are smart and outgoing cats known for their distinctive coat. The colorpoint shorthair is a human-made breed. They are well-known for their distinct coat patterns, which come in ...

Courtesy of Matthew Freedman William Agress and Charlotte Kooistra and her Colorpoint Shorthair cat, Legs, at the Cat Fanciers' Association Inc. show, held Feb. 24-25 at the New Jersey Army National ...

Galena, a 6-year-old shorthair, was found in an Amazon warehouse a week after she climbed into a 3-by-3-foot cardboard box at her owner’s home. By Yan Zhuang When Carrie Clark got a phone call on ...

American Shorthair cats are up there for being one of the oldest cat breeds in the United States. It’s believed that British Shorthairs were used to breed American Shorthair cats, with the first ...