American Shorthair — breed standard (CFA & TICA: size, coat, temperament, type)

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Claims

• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The American Shorthair is a medium to large cat, slightly longer than tall, with conformation indicating power, endurance, and agility (CFA).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The head is large with a full-cheeked face, and the ears are medium size and slightly rounded at the tips (CFA).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* The coat is short, dense, and hard, suited to a working cat (CFA).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Eye color is generally gold, though odd-eyed whites should show one blue and one gold eye of equal depth (CFA).
• *[Paraphrased derived summary — non-Open-Access source.]* Disqualifications include evidence of hybridization yielding chocolate, sable, lavender, lilac, or point-restricted colors; a kinked or abnormal tail; a locket or button; an incorrect number of toes; an undershot or overshot bite; and obesity or emaciation (CFA).