The European Shorthair male cat is on average between 11 and 15 pounds. The female European Shorthair is on average between 8 to 12 pounds.
The exact origin of the American shorthair is unknown. The first cat to resemble him is believed to be derived from the European wildcat and the early Egyptian cat.
British and American Shorthair breeds are related to each other.
Southern British Shorthair Cat Club was created in 1992.
The American Shorthair cat is generally leaner, and more muscular than the British Shorthair. In addition, the British Shorthair has a larger body and a shorter face than the American Shorthair.
Totally depends on the cat. A normal weight for an American Shorthair (what your tabby probably is) is probably something like 5-10 pounds. If you have any major concerns about your cat's weight, ask your vet!
the American Shorthair is a healthy, playful breed.
the exotic shorthair has been created by breeding the longhaired Persian cat with the shorthair American cat. Thus creating shorthaired Persians called exotic shorthair. more info is available from the www.exoticshorthairsociety.com
Tabby-like
No, the American Shorthair cat breed isn't closely related to the American Bobtail cat breed.
The scientific name for an Exotic Shorthair cat is Felis catus.
The scientific name for the American Shorthair cat is Felis catus.
British shorthair, but in America it's considered a American shorthair.