| American Shorthair | |
|---|---|
 Black silver blotched tabby American Shorthair | |
| Other names | none |
| Origin | North America (formal breed development) Europe (original landrace stock) |
| Breed standards | |
| CFA | standard |
| TICA | standard |
| CCA-AFC | standard |
| Domestic cat (Felis catus) | |
The American Shorthair (ASH) is a breed of domestic cat believed to be descended from European cats brought to North America by early settlers to protect valuable cargo from mice and rats.[1] According to the Cat Fanciers' Association, it was the eighth most popular pedigreed cat in the world for 2020.[2]
- ^ Stephens, Gloria; Yamazaki, Tetsu (2001). Legacy of the Cat (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Chronicle Books. p. 49. ISBN 0-8118-2910-3.
- ^ "The Cat Fanciers' Association Announces Most Popular Breeds for 2020". The Cat Fanciers' Association. February 25, 2021. Archived from the original on April 23, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2022.