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Brazilian Shorthair
| Origin And History | Its origins can be traced back to the streets of Brazil. Since going from a feral cat to a purebred, this breed has changed dramatically. This is not the first breed to be developed from street cats, as the American Shorthair, European Shorthair, and American Keuda all show. In 1500 A.D., when the Portuguese arrived in Brazil for the first time, they brought with them felines descended from the Felis Iberia, to protect food from rodents. Those cats represent the founding lineage of the beautiful, loving, healthy Brazilian Shorthair purebred cat. The breed had developed without rules or special cares; until, in the 1980s, Brazilian-born engineer Paulo Samuel Ruschi, a cat breeder currently living in New York City, started to settle the rules for the breed after deciding to study genetic and morphological aspects of the cats running in parks, gardens and streets of several cities in Brazil. He noticed that the country had unique cats - and yet, that those street cats had the same appearance and features. Those are the characteristics that define the Brazilian Shorthair cat. In 1998 the World Cat Federation, the largest Cat Federation in the world, gave a status of "Approved Breed" to the first and only Brazilian Recognized Purebred Cat, now with more than 10 generations of Pedigreed cats. |
| Personality | The Brazilian Shorthair is viable as an indoor as well as an outdoor cat, and is keen on human contact. Very playful as a kitten. As they get older, they sober up a little, though they stay fairly active. It is excited to explore its new environment and make it its home. Meeting new people is something that the Brazilian Shorthair Cat likes to do. It will often go out of its way to meet a new visitor. The Brazilian Shorthair Cat breed can be very social, but does not require a lot of interaction. They are a great pet for owners that are looking to spend occasional time with their cats. This cat is good for homes with children. It does a good job tolerating their unfledged behavior. Owners should not expect any problem when introducing their Brazilian Shorthair Cat into a living space with dogs. They often look forward to playing with their canine housemates. This cat enjoys being loving. Owners can expect this cat to snuggle up with them after a long day out. This cat breed can be quite rambunctious. Owners should not be surprised to find their Brazilian Shorthair Cat romping around the house throughout the day. The high energy level of the Brazilian Shorthair Cat breed makes them a very fun playmate for owners that love to play with their pets. This cat develops habits and routines, and can also be trained because they are highly intelligent. |
Physical Attributes
| Appearance | Medium-sized and muscular body, yet elegant. Tail should not be broad at base, and should slightly taper in the tip. Brazilian Shorthair cats have a slightly curved profile and large, pointed ears, and large, rounded eyes with colour that resembles the coat colour. The coat is very short, silky and glossy and with no undercoat. Minimal brushing is required. Almost all colours are possible. |
| Health | The Brazilian Shorthair Cat is a healthy cat breed. They do develop health issues on occasion though. While many cat breeds do have some mild health issues, common ones for the Brazilian Shorthair Cat breed are Tapeworms, Fleas, and Eye Problems. People with cat allergies, are taking a risk by being in contact with Brazilian Shorthair Cat breed. It may cause an allergic reaction. |
