A shorthaired felid, American Shorthair is one of the commonest house cats in United States. It traces its origin to British Shorthairs who were brought over on ships with European settlers owing to their good hunting skills. With time these adept hunters moved into cities and started being bred for their good looks, health and temperament. Initially they were known as Domestic Shorthairs. However, with time as issues of pedigree and pure breeding started taking ground, they were given the name of American Shorthair to distinguish them from non-pedigreed alley cats.

Well built felines, American Shorthairs are muscular and strong. Males may weigh around fifteen pounds with females reaching ten pounds on average. It takes these robust cats nearly three to four years to reach their full size. Fur is short and glistening. They are recognized in over eighty colors and patterns. Perhaps the most well known is a dark tabby pattern on a silver coat. Athletic and active, these pretty felines don’t require extensive maintenance and grooming. They are quite healthy and free from any recurring genetic ailments. American Shorthairs are known for their longevity and normally live for fifteen to twenty years. All they need is good food, love and periodic medical assessment.

Playful and adoring cats, American Shorthairs are ideally suited to a large variety of households. They are quiet and not overly demanding. They go along very well with all the family members including children. Tolerant of other pets, they have a loving personality and good temperament. No significant persisting health conditions run in their lines. Establishing and maintaining good relations with everybody from the start, these easy going cats soon make themselves a part of the family. Owing to their many wonderful attributes, these pretty cats are greatly admired by proud pet owners across United States.

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Bailey’s Ragdoll is a small Cattery located in Lawrenceville, Georgia just 30 miles Northeast of Atlanta and is TICA Registered. Bailey’s Ragdolls dedicated to producing healthy and loving Ragdoll Cats. Bailey’s Ragdolls kittens are raised underfoot with lots of love in my home with children and are to date with shots and deworming. Bailey’s Ragdoll guarantee the health of all Bailey’s Ragdolls cats. A Ragdoll cat will steal your heart and will make you wonder who owns who.

Ragdolls have many characteristics similar to a dog such as retrieving toys, extreme loyalty to its owners, following you around everywhere, and are extremely devoted to you. One of the most outstanding traits in a Ragdoll is their sweet temperament and unique personality. Ragdolls are loving, placid and easy-going, quiet cats. Ragdolls love being with people and make excellent companions for children and adults. This magnificent breed incorporates beauty, grace, gentleness, fun and love all into one adorable package. Ragdolls are docile, large, affectionate and respond well to children and other pets.

Ragdolls are slow to mature physically obtaining full maturity between three and four years of age. Altered adults males may reach 15-20 pounds; females will weigh approximately five pounds less. The Ragdolls fur is rabbit-like, medium long with little sheeding. All Ragdolls have beautiful blue eyes.

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