What makes the best-looking American Shorthair?

American Shorthair quality is judged by shape and coat. Common colors are tabby and tabby-with-white, with hard, coarse, thick fur. A good one shows three equal thirds from the side: shoulder, back and hip lengths roughly equal.

Finally, a purebred has a round head, erect pointed ears and almond eyes; triangular or fox-like eyes or a sharp face indicate poor quality.