It is said that the first domestic cats in America came with the immigrants to the New World in the 17th century. Over the following centuries, sturdy and efficient working cats spread throughout America, most of them being skilled mousers rather than household pets. However, by the early 20th century, a modified breed of yard mousing cat began to emerge, known as the domestic shorthair cat.

　Careful breeding further refined the domestic cat breed, and by the 1960s, the breed was renamed American Shorthair and gradually attracted attention at purebred cat exhibitions. American Shorthairs are healthy and have a resilient temperament, making them the perfect pets suitable for almost any type of family. They are known for their robust physique, strong bones, developed muscles, intelligence, and docile personality, making them a large breed among shorthair cats.

　Their fur is thick and dense, with up to 30 colors, of which the silver tabby variety is the most prized. There are two theories regarding the origin of the American Shorthair: one portion believes the cat is a breed that evolved from indigenous cats of the American continent through long-term breeding; another portion believes it was brought from Europe by American immigrants in the 17th century and improved thereafter.

　Remember the Mayflower and Thanksgiving? At the end of the 18th century, 105 Puritans from England came to the American continent, also bringing some European cats. They crossbred the short-haired cats they brought with local American cats and, through careful breeding improvements, produced the strong and beautifully proportioned American Shorthair. This cat was well-loved by local Americans and achieved high honors at cat shows.