American short-haired cat, also known as American short-haired tiger cat, was bred by Americans by crossing European cats and native American cats. It has a strong physique, thick bones, and well-developed muscles. It is also docile, intelligent, and loyal to its owner, so it is loved by many people. Especially in recent years, many domestic families have begun to raise American shorthair cats. However, the editor understands that many friends are not very clear about the selection of American Shorthair Cat. So the editor summarized 5 methods, let’s take a look below.
1. Price
Pet level: 2,000 yuan ~ 3,000 yuan;
Bloodline level: 5,000 yuan ~ 7,000 yuan;
Competition level: 8,000 yuan ~ 12,000 yuan Yuan;
At present, there is no clear price for American shorthair cats. The price is often affected by factors such as the appearance, pedigree, and health status of American shorthair cats. However, it should be noted that if you find that the price of American shorthair cats is too low when selecting, it is not recommended for everyone to buy them, because low prices are often caused by cats suffering from diseases.
2. Purchase channels
At present, the main channels for purchasing American shorthair cats in China include pet markets, private catteries, pet stores, etc. If you If you don’t have a comprehensive understanding of American shorthair cats, it is recommended to go to a professional pet store to buy them. This can ensure that the American shorthair cats you buy are healthy and have relatively pure bloodlines. Remember not to buy them at roadside stalls. Feel free to purchase.
3. Health status
When selecting an American shorthair cat, we need to check whether the American shorthair cat is healthy. It is usually necessary to check whether the American shorthair cat's skin is red and whether there is hair loss; in addition, it is also necessary to check whether the cat's eyes are clear and bright, whether there is dirt inside the ears, whether the anus is clean, etc. Of course, we can also feed American shorthair cats some food, and then observe the cat’s reaction to the surrounding food and diet to judge whether the American shorthair cat is healthy.
4. Appearance characteristics
The head of the American shorthair cat is relatively large; the ears are medium in size, with thin and rounded ear tips; the eyes are large and round, bright and lively, with slightly hanging eye tips; the length of the nose Medium, with a small nose; the coat is short and thick, with a hard and smooth texture; there are more than 30 colors of coat, divided into 5 categories: single color, gradient color, mixed color, smoke color, brindle color, with silver stripes as the most common color. The most representative. When choosing, you need to carefully check the appearance characteristics of American shorthair cats. If the difference is large, it means that the bloodline is not pure, and it is not recommended for everyone to buy.
5. Personality
American shorthair cats are brave and hardworking, with a gentle personality that will not change due to changes in the environment or mood. It is very patient, does not lose temper or bark, is very loyal to its owner, and likes to stick to its owner. It is very suitable for families with children. However, the American shorthair cat’s character also has shortcomings. First, it is very curious. As long as the owner places items at a high place and arouses the American shorthair cat’s curiosity, it will push things down. Second, it is too lively and it is difficult to stay in one place quietly, so you need to prepare some toys to consume its strong energy. If you find that American shorthair cats have dull or aggressive personalities when selecting, this is a cat with a defective personality and we do not recommend you to buy one.
Okay, have you all mastered the five methods for selecting American shorthair cats? If you want to raise an American shorthair cat in the near future, you might as well try the selection method above.
