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64 C A T AL OG OF BREED S

EUROPEAN SHORTHAIR

A FINE DOMESTIC CAT WITH AN AIR OF QUALITY

Place of origin Sweden At first glance, the European Shorthair looks very much like Blue eyes
Date of origin 1980s a typical house cat. Largely popular in Scandinavia, it was
Breed registries FIFe developed in Sweden from ordinary domestic cats, but careful
Weight range 8–15lb (3.5–7kg) breeding programs ensured that only the best foundation stock,
Grooming
selected for quality of color and conformation, were used. Unlike
most cats of similar type, including the British Shorthair, this
Colors and patterns breed has not been outcrossed to other lines. Robust and sturdily
Various colors and bicolors in built, the European Shorthair is a dependable pet that thrives
solid and smoke. Patterns
include colorpoint, both indoors and out. It is sociable but retains
tabby, and tortoiseshell. an air of independence and can be
a little aloof with strangers. Large, round face with
well-developed cheeks
Thick, springy,
cream-colored
Nose straight
and fairly broad coat Ears may
be tufted

Firm, rounded
paws
Muscular neck
Medium-length,
well-muscled, and
sturdy body

Very dense coat
with blue shading

Rounded
chest
Tail thick
at base

Strong legs with even blue
coloring extending to paws

Darkest blue
pointing
on tail