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American shorthair
noun[ C ]
uk /əˌmer.ɪ.kən ˈʃɔːt.heər/ us /əˌmer.ɪ.kən ˈʃɔːrt.her/
a type of cat with thick fur, originally brought to the US to catch mice and small animals that spread disease:
The American shorthair is known for its longevity, robust health, good looks, and amiability with children and dogs.
In Maine Coon and American shorthair cat breeds, the condition has been confirmed as a common inherited trait.
Scientists analysed the genes of American shorthair cats to identify those that did not provoke an allergic reaction in humans.
A genetic predisposition to develop the disease has been found in Maine Coon and American shorthair cats.
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