Different Cats

Cat Breeds

Cute American shorthair kitten

Americain Shorthairs

Appearance:

Build: The American Shorthair has a strong, muscular body with a broad chest and thick legs, giving it a robust and athletic appearance.

Size: Medium to large, with males typically weighing 11-15 pounds and females slightly smaller.

Coat: Short, dense, and thick, which helps protect them from the elements. Their coat comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns, but silver tabby is one of the most iconic.

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Americain shorthairs are moderatively active. They enjoy playtime, hunting games, and exploring their surroundings, but they’re not hyperactive. They are always friendly and can entertain themselves, and there are quite easygoing.

American Shorthairs are generally healthy cats that has a 15-20 year lifespan, which was quite a long lifespan for cats.

British Shorthairs

Appearance:

Build: The British Shorthair has a compact, stocky body with a broad chest and sturdy legs, giving it a solid and powerful appearance.

Size: Medium to large, with males typically weighing 12-17 pounds and females slightly smaller.

Coat: Short, dense, and plush, providing warmth and protection from the elements. Their coat comes in various colors and patterns, with the classic blue (gray) being one of the most recognizable.

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British shorthairs have a variety of colors, and they are also one of those friendly popular cats. They are not as energetic as americain shorthairs, but they still need exersizes in order to keep them healthy.

The british shorthair has a slightly shorter lifespan than american shorthairs, their lifespan is 12-20 years, but it can still live for a long time if it was treated well.

Exotic Shorthairs

Build: The Exotic Shorthair has a compact, muscular body with a broad chest and short legs, giving it a sturdy and solid appearance.

Size: Medium in size, with males typically weighing 10-15 pounds and females slightly smaller.

Coat: Short, dense, and plush, providing a soft and luxurious feel. Their coat comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns, including solid, tabby, and bicolor.

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Exotic shorthairs might not sound familiar, but Garfield probably does. Garfield is an exotic shorthair. Also, exotic shorthairs tend to get along with people and other pets, and can be playful at playtime!

The lifespan of an Exotic Shorthair generally ranges from 12 to 15 years, with proper care and regular veterinary attention contributing to a longer life.

Take good care of your pets!