American Wirehair

Facts:
« Date of Origin ~ 1966
« Place of Origin ~ United States (New York)
« Came From ~ Farm Cat and American Shorthair

Description:
The coat of the American Wirehair is its most notable feature. It's hair is thinner than usual and bent, crimped or hooked, thus it feels like steel wool to the touch. Ideally the whiskers should also be curled, the curlier the better.

American Wirehairs are laid back and love to be held. They have very prominent cheekbones and a well developed muzzle. The only thing to watch for in this inquisitive breed is that they can sometimes be bossy.

Think Twice If:

Hereditary Problems:

Weight Range: 8 - 15 Lbs.

Life Span: 15 years

Average Litter Size: 6

Colors And Patterns:

SOLIDS:
« White
« Black
« Blue
« Red
« Cream

CHINCHILLA & SHELL:
« Chinchilla Silver
« Shell Cameo (Red Chinchilla)

SHADED:
« Shaded Silver
« Shaded Cameo (Red Shaded)

SMOKE:
« Black Smoke
« Blue Smoke
« Cameo Smoke (Red Smoke)

CLASSIC TABBY:
« Blue
« Brown
« Cameo
« Cream
« Red
« Silver

MACKEREL TABBY:
« Blue
« Brown
« Cameo
« Cream
« Red
« Silver

BI-COLORS:
« Black & White
« Blue & White
« Red & White
« Cream & White

OTHER COLORS:
« Blue-Cream
« Calico
« Dilute Calico
« Tortoiseshell

Out Crosses:
None

Accepted Associations: CFA, TICA, ACFA

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