What is a polecat?
A polecat is not a cat, or a pole. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
“American Shorthairs were bred as working cats, and their muscular build and powerful jaws made them excellent at catching rodents on farms and ships.”
Reference: Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
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How did the American Shorthair's ancestors arrive in North America?
The American Shorthair's ancestors are believed to have arrived with early European settlers, who brought cats on their ships to protect food supplies from rats and mice.
Strange law in Cleveland Ohio
In Cleveland, Ohio, it's illegal to catch mice without a hunting license.