Cat breed lifespan

American Shorthair lifespan

Reviewed: 2026-09-08 · Model: cat-lifespan-v0.1

Direct answer

American Shorthair uses a 12.0-year expected baseline and 9.5 to 16.0-year starting range in cat-lifespan-v0.1 before individual adjustments.

How to read the baseline

American Shorthair is modeled with a conservative curated baseline. The final estimate changes with current age, indoor lifestyle, neuter status, body condition, activity, and health history.

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Sources and limits

Lifespan numbers on this page are traced to the listed source set or the versioned PetLifeYears model. They are educational planning ranges and do not replace veterinary advice.