European Shorthair Breed Description

European Shorthair Breed Description

European Shorthair Cat | Breed Profile | Breed Description The European Shorthair, like the British Shorthair, dates back to ancient times. Its origins stem back to the tough and hardy cats brought from Egypt to Europe by the Romans. The European Shorthair (ESH) is a gentle, laid back and relaxed individual. It is a quiet cat that rarely voices its opinions. When it does choose to speak its voice...

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European Shorthair Breed Profile

European Shorthair Breed Profile

European Shorthair Cat | Breed Profile | Breed Description The common house cat for millions of Europeans over many generations, the European Shorthair probably descended from the African Wild cat brought north by the Romans some 2,000 years ago, or by the native European Wild Cat. The widespread breed goes by many localized names, including Cyprus Cat, Marbled Cat, and Tiger Cat. It is the...

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European Shorthair Cat

European Shorthair Cat

European Shorthair Cat | Breed Profile | Breed Description The European shorthair is a breed of short-haired cat originating in Sweden. It’s a recently recognised breed established to resemble the look of naturally occurring cats that have lived in European villages and cities for ages. A lot of people incorrectly refer to any stray cat as a European Shorthair. The origin of the European...

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