qT=2&tQ=The American Shorthair sheds in winter?&tC=True|False&cC=2&fB=Basically all cats shed, and the American Shorthair is no different, although they shed in summer, not winter. During the winter their coats thicken.<br><br>Their hair is thick, dense, and stiff. It protects them from the cold, as well as superficial skin injuries. Excessive shedding can be reduced by weekly, or even daily, combing.