Pet Cats

English name: American Wirehair

History: The American Wirehair is a unique American cat. It comes from a genetic mutation in New York farm cats.

Appearance: Coat is the typical feature that distinguishes it from other cat breeds.

Chinese name: American Wirehair Cat

English name: American Wirehair

Breed: Like the American Shorthair Cat, a variety of colors have been developed .

Historical origin: In 1966, a black-and-white mutation appeared among the kittens born at the Judeka Farm in New York State, USA. Cat enthusiasts used this cat as a basis, carefully bred it, and added American shorthair cat blood. After more than 10 years of selective breeding, today’s American wirehair cats were developed.

Origin: United States

Habits: docile, lively, smart, curious, bold, not afraid of strangers, easy to get along with others.

Reproduction method: viviparous

Body shape

Head: oval

Ears: medium in size, with rounded tips

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Eyes: large and round, slightly hanging at the corners, shining with golden light

Nose: moderately long

Chin: The mouth is square and the chin is well developed

limbs: limbs of medium length

foot: large and round paws

tail: medium length

coat: short, tight, even. It feels rough to the touch. Slightly curly, terminal configuration, mustache and inner ear hair are also curly. Except for chocolate, lavender and point colors, all colors are acceptable

Coat color: There are many colors and patterns. The biggest feature of the American wirehaired cat is that it has bristles similar to those of a hound. Tough and resilient. The hair is divided into two layers. The lower layer of hair is compressed one by one, and the front 1/3 of the hair is curled, just like permed hair; the same is true for the upper layer of protective hair, and the hair is very hard. Coat colors include black, white, stripes, etc. American wirehair cats range from medium to large, with a muscular body, slim and strong, and extremely muscular.

Permitted crossbreeds: American Shorthair and British Shorthair, acceptable colors are as follows:

Tortle and white cat: (thick coat in large waves, Particularly noticeable on the head. Overall, the coat looks and feels like lamb's wool, while the hair on the lower body and under the chin is not too coarse, and the beard is usually curly)

Brown herringbone. Tabby cat: (Although the coat has a special texture, the tabby spots are still visible. The ideal appearance is that the markings contrast well with the background color.)

Tortle and white Van cat: (Female cats only, " The "Van Cat" pattern was developed from American short-haired cats.)

Undesirable sexual characteristics: Deeply depressed nose. Ears long, pointed or closely spaced. The eye color of a silver tabby cat is not pure green, and the eye color of a brown tabby cat is not yellow. A neck that is too short, too thick, too long or too thin. A body that is too squat or too slender. Tail that is too thin or too short. The tail is carried on the back.

Characteristics: Strong, very active, flexible and playful. It requires enough exercise to burn off excess physical energy. The American wirehair cat is sociable, loving, gentle, and has the same excellent character as its close relative, the American shorthair cat. Easy to cook. Brush your hair once a week.