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European Shorthair
About European Shorthair
European Shorthair is a cat from the crossbreeding between British Shorthair and Persian cat, known as Celtic Shorthair or Bondkatt. The cross resulted in a cat with a short body, thick fur, and a short muzzle. This cute cat also has a variety of eye colors. This cat has an adaptable personality and a 14 to 20-year lifespan.
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Common Name
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Celtic Shorthair, Bondkatt
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Conservation Status
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Extinct (EX)
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Taxonomy
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Scientific name
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Felis catus
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Species
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Felis Catus
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Genus
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Felis
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SubFamily
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Felinae
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Family
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Felidae
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SuperFamily
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Feloidea
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SubOrder
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Feliformia
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Order
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Carnivora
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Class
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Mammalia
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Phylum
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Chordata
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Characteristics
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Get to know the traits and characteristics of the European Shorthair |
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Color
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Black
Cream
Silver
Blue
Red
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Eye Color
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Orange
Yellow
Blue
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Pattern
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Spotted
Striped
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Characteristics
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Hairy
Dense Coat
Short Fur
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Min Height
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9 Inches or 1 meters |
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Max Height
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11 Inches or 1 meters |
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Min Weight
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12 lbs |
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Max Weight
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15 lbs |
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Specific Information
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Detailed information that may be more specific than physically visible characteristics. |
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Spinal Column
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Vertebrata |
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Vision Systems
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Binocular Vision
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Animal Care
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This term covers all aspects of animal care. |
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Maintenance
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easy |
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Temperament, Personality, and Feeding Habits
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Learn more about the characteristics of the European Shorthair including personality, temperament, and feeding behaviors. |
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Intelligence
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High |
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Feeding habits
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Carnivores
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Temperament
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Intelligent
Energetic
Calm
Sociable
Trainable
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Modes of Locomotion
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Quadrupedal
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Shedding Amount
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Normal |
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Energy Level
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Moderate Energy |
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Vocal Level
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Medium |
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Life Cycle and Reproduction
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Each type of animal has a different life cycle, here are details about the European Shorthair. |
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Lifespan
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20 Years |
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Reproductive System
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Viviparous
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Crossbreeding
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European Shorthair is the result of mating between British Shorthair and Persian Cat. |
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Animal Habitat, Ecosystem, Native Area
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Things to know about the natural environment of animals where they live and survive, and the distribution of populations across different regions. |
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Habitat
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Terrestrial |
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Ecosystem
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Grasslands
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Country
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Finland
Sweden
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