Brazilian Shorthair

Overview

Overview of Brazilian Shorthair

Known in their home country as Pelo Curto Brasileiro, The Brazilian Shorthair owe their origins to the common street cats of Brazil. They are similar to their counterparts like the American Shorthair. It is strongly believed that cats were brought over by Portuguese ships when they arrived in Brazil for the first time back in 1500 CE. Over time, these vermin hunting kitties became street cats that Paulo Samuel Ruschi later developed into a pedigreed cat. They are the first Brazilian cat breed to receive international recognition. In 1998, the World Cat Federation recognized the Brazilian Shorthair as a unique breed; however, they have not received recognition by TICA or CFA. Despite their athletic build, these kitties are more slender than their American and British counterparts. Their heads tend to be longer as well. These kitties only get to about 10 lbs and come in almost any coat color under the sun. Their coat pattern is unique to each cat so no two Brazilian Shorthairs look alike! Their one-of-a-kind coat happens to be one of their most distinctive features. You'll even find some of these kitties with spots or special markings on their tails. Their short coats mean brushing once a week, should be enough to keep matting and hairballs under control.