WhoWho developed the American Shorthair?
Descended from working cats brought by European settlers.
WhatWhat defines the breed?
A sturdy, healthy all-American cat with an easygoing nature.
WhereWhere did it originate?
Developed in the USA.
WhenWhen did the breed begin?
Roots to the 1600s; standardized in the early 1900s.
WhyWhy was the breed created?
Originally working cats that protected ships and settlements from rodents.
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