Originally known as the Domestic Shorthair, the breed was renamed ¡§American Shorthair¡¨ in 1966 to better represent its ¡§All American¡¨ character and to differentiate it from any other shorthaired breed. The name ¡§American Shorthair¡¨ also reinforces the idea that our native North American shorthaired cat is distinctly different from what may be found in streets, neighborhoods and barnyards.
orihinal malaman gaya ang alila iklilat, ang mag-anak was renamed “ america iklilat” di 1966 sa lalong mapabuti represent kanya “ lahat america” tauhan at sa differentiate ito sa sino man iba shorthaired mag-anak. ang pangalanan “ america iklilat” din reinforces ang idea atipan ng pawid atin katutubo hilaga america shorthaired pusa ay malinaw iba sa ano mayo maaari itatag di daan, buong paligid at barnyards.