While uncommon, one of the most curious color faults occurs when black hairs appear in the red coat of a show cat. Learn the reasons why it happens, and how it may affect the cat's show and breeding careers.
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The American Shorthair (ASH) was originally a working cat used to control the rodent population in early 20th century America. ASHs were bred to be hardy, healthy and strong to be able to fulfill their jobs. Since most of them lived outdoors, the coat was cultivated to be thick to repel the elements and keep the cat warm.
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