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Adopting a American Shorthair

Frequently asked questions about acquiring an American Shorthair - the pros and cons of adopting versus going through a breeder, and associated costs.

It costs around $75 to $150 to adopt an American Shorthair from an animal shelter or rescue organization. The adoption fees cover the costs of caring for the cat prior to adoption. Conversely, it can be prohibitively expensive to buy an American Shorthair from a breeder. On average, you can expect to pay anywhere from $600 to $1,200 or more for an American Shorthair kitten from a reputable breeder.

The easiest way to adopt an American Shorthair is through a rescue that specializes in American Shorthairs. A great place to start is by creating a breed search on Adopt a Pet. The search will show you all the available American Shorthairs in your area.

American Shorthair fun facts

Fun Facts:

The American Shorthairs earlier monikers were "Shorthair" and "Domestic Shorthair."

The American Shorthair comes in more than 80 colors and patterns!

The first American-born Shorthair was named Buster Brown and born in 1904.

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American Shorthair Breed Guide

Before you adopt, learn everything about American Shorthair types to temperament and health issues to popular American Shorthair mixes in our Breed 101 Guides.