European Shorthair
Body TypeMedium
CoatShort
Weight4.5 kg
Life Span15-20
OriginEurope (Sweden)
TemperamentBalanced, Adaptable, Easygoing
Colors & PatternsAll colors except colorpoint, chocolate, and lilac
About the European Shorthair
The standardized descendant of common European house cats, with the modern breed standard notably developed in Sweden. One of the most popular breeds in Scandinavia. Robust, long-lived, and even-tempered, tracing back to the cats of Roman-era Europe.
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