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Exceptional American Shorthair Kittens, Raised with Love.

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Welcome to Milla’s Kats, home of the American Shorthair cat. We specialize in breeding quality American Shorthair kittens from pedigreed CFA (Cat Fanciers’ Association) and TICA (The International Cat Association) registered parents.

We are an American Shorthair Cat Breeder based in
Southern California.

We place our kittens with a solid two-year heath guarantee. Our kittens are well socialized and are bred for personality and temperament. They will have all required vaccines before leaving for their forever homes. They are also microchipped, and a comprehensive checkup is done by our vet.
American shorthair cat

Why Choose an
American Shorthair?


American Shorthair Kittens are known for their longevity, robust health, good looks, quiet disposition and amiability with children and dogs. The American Shorthair, also known as ASH, is America’s own breed. Its ancestors came to North America with early settlers from Europe. Records indicate that the “Mayflower” carried several cats to hunt ship’s rats. For centuries, “working cats” flourished along with their pioneer owners and eventually established themselves as the native North American short haired cat.

American Shorthair Breeders consider the silver tabby as the most well-known color today, with dense black markings set on a sterling silver background. You probably have seen an example of this striking variety in television and magazine advertising or in recent movie roles.

The American Shorthair Silver Tabby is the most popular color with the Brown Tabby and Silver Tabby and White as a close second. There are over 210 color variations to choose from so finding the best color to match your style will not be difficult.

American shorthair breed profile, American Shorthair cat, shorthair kittens

American
Shorthair Kittens


Are a medium-sized cat, but it’s a very powerful one. It is heavily muscled and has heavy boning. Its rounded, thick appearance makes you realize that it will be heavy when you pick him/her up. They are known by a number of names such as the American Shorthair Silver Classic Tabby, Classic Tabby, Silver Classic Tabby, among others.

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American Shorthair Kitten for Sale
American shorthair breed profile, American Shorthair cat, shorthair kittens
American shorthair breed profile, American Shorthair cat, shorthair kittens
An American Shorthair Cat Breeder focuses on breeding a cat that is powerful and well structured. All components of this cat should be well developed. With a broad chest, a muscular neck, strong jaws and a well-developed muzzle, the American Shorthair is one of the most powerful cats of the domestic feline world. Its legs are thick and strong, with well-developed hindquarters. It looks like what it was originally meant to be, a powerful cat to keep rodents out of the barn and the house.

The coat of the American Shorthair is thick and dense. The coat becomes much longer and thicker during the winter. The texture of the coat is relatively hard as it is meant as protection for her.


What Families Say

We are honored to share words from the families who have welcomed our kittens into their homes

Alta & Boys

Emily H., Ann Arbor, Michigan

From the first time we spoke to David, we knew that Milla’s Kats was the right fit for our family. The level of care, patience, knowledge, and attentiveness David demonstrated—and continues to show—is truly unmatched. David took the time to get to know our family to ensure he could find the perfect match between us and our kitten. And he did exact…
Kay, Bill & Theo

Santa Fe, NM

If, like us, you believe that the day God created the first cat was one of God’s best days, you’ll agree—upon meeting a kitten from Milla’s Cattery—that these American Shorthair kittens are exactly what He had in mind when He created cats: confident, charming, playful, healthy, gorgeous, robust, and above all, loving. Add to those qualities the fa…
Todd and Olive

Todd and Olive

We are a family of four with two young children, ages seven and two. We were a little worried about how a new kitten would fit in and whether the kids’ energy might send her running for the hills. Well, I can tell you that we are absolutely thrilled with our new family member, who has settled in like a pro! Our kitten, Olive, was affectionate from…
Sandra & Koko
As I was searching for a new cat, I happened upon Milla’s Kats. What a fortunate discovery! The new addition to our family is an absolute delight — very cuddly and loveable. David and Milla are friendly and helpful. You can’t go wrong by trusting their expertise. They love their animals and will make sure you find the right fit for you!
Caroline & Annika
I searched for an American Short Hair breeder all over the US. As luck would have it, David and Milla Macias were practically in my own backyard. While I would definitely have travelled further to get my kittens, the quality of their principled and humane breeding practices, and their strict vetting of interested buyers speaks to their love of, an…
Joy, Chloe and Family

Valencia, CA

Good morning, David! I just wanted to say hello and tell you how much joy our Chloe has brought to our family. She is the sweetest, smartest, most loving little thing. Every single day we find something new about her personality. We just couldn’t love her any more. We are so appreciative of you and the care you put into those sweet cats. She makes…
Anna & Louie

Dayton, Ohio

After going through the heartbreak of losing our precious kitty, I began to see a light at the end of the tunnel when I discovered Milla’s Kats website. Unlike many others, their site is filled with helpful information about the breed, care and health, nutrition, and—best of all—plenty of real-life photos and videos of their own cats and baby kitt…
Agnes & Willis

Agnes P. Pacific Palisades, California

We just bought our second Silver Tabby from Milla’s Kats! Our first is now one year old, and our newest addition is four months old. We absolutely adore them both. They have completely different personalities, but each one is stunningly beautiful, vigorously healthy, and incredibly sweet. Both clearly reflect the loving care with which they were r…