Name- Brazilian Shorthair
Other - names None
Origin- Brazil
Size- Medium to Large
Coat- ShortGlossyFlat LyingBrushySilky
Lap Cat- No
Life span- 14-20 years
Temperament- ActivePlayful
Weight- Male: 10 - 18 pounds Female: 8 - 16 pounds
Colors- VarietyWhiteBlackTanBrownAny...
The Brazilian Shorthair is a medium-sized cat of great agility. The breed can be distinguished from the American Shorthair by its sleek and elegant appearance. Yet cats of the breed are not as thin as the Siamese. The coat is short and close to the skin and comes in a wide variety of colors and patterns. The space between the eyes should be equal to the size of one eye. Brazilian Shorthairs have dramatically expressive eyes. They are longer than they are tall. Males have bigger heads than females.
The Brazilian Shorthair Cat had its beginning when the engineer Paulo Samuel Ruschi,[citation needed] a cat breeder and founder of the first Cat Federation in Brazil and the first Cat Club in Rio de Janeiro,[citation needed] had the idea to transform certain cats found in the streets of Brazil into a purebred cat. He focused on the Iberian Peninsula cats, brought to Brazil by the Portuguese in their ships around 1500 A.D. From North to South of Brazil, commissions were created by Dr. Paulo Ruschi to study this animal in all of the country's parks and streets.[citation needed] After long years of experimental breeding program led by traditional breeders, the Brazilian Shorthair was finally approved by the World Cat Federation, with headquarters in Germany, as a Pure Breed cat. Nowadays, the Brazilian Shorthair cat can participate in contests all over the world.

Characteristics
Adaptability- very good
Affection Level- very good
Child Friendly- It is usually good with everyone and can be affectionate towards them.
Dog Friendly- very good
Energy Level- very good
Health Issues- It doesn't have as many known illnesses and conditions as other cats. Best for owners who do not want to worry about long-term medical costs.
Hypoallergenic: No
Intelligence- average
Social Needs- average
Stranger Friendly - average
Vocalization - Its vocal behavior can be tolerable. Eliminating stimuli that cause the vocalization or modifying the cat's behavior, such as keeping it occupied and content, can reduce vocalization.