History
The American Wirehair is a spontaneous mutation of the American Shorthair. It first occurred as a random mutation among a litter of five born to a pair of barn cats in 1966 in Vernon, in upstate New York. This single red-and-white male had wiry fur. The owner of the cats called a local breeder of Rex cats, Mrs. Joan O'Shea, to a look at the kitten. She bought the kitten for $50, along with one of his normal-coated female littermates, to start a breeding program. The wirehaired male was named Council Rock Farms Adams of Hi-Fi ('Adam' for short), and the female Tip-Top.
American Wirehair
What is the unique characteristic of the American Wirehair breed?
The American Wirehair has a relaxed, loving, sweet personality, making her an ideal companion for families with children and other pets. This breed is playful, but also laid back, and keenly interested in her surroundings. Although happy as lap cats, Wirehairs also enjoy their independence.
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- Bengal.
- Scottish Fold.
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- American Wirehair.
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- Cymric.
The American Wirehair is a breed of domestic cat originating in upstate New York. As of 2017, though the breed is well-known, it is ranked as the most rare of the 41 Cat Fanciers’ Association breeds.
As befits a working class cat who has made good, he is smart and enjoys playing with puzzle toys and interactive toys. He has a sociable nature and isn’t the type to hide under the bed when visitors arrive. The American Wirehair is a quiet cat who loves people and will follow them from room to room.
Are American Wirehair cats hypoallergenic?
You may hear that the American Wirehair coat is hypoallergenic because of its texture, but that is not correct. Allergies are not caused by a particular coat type but by dander, the dead skin cells that are shed by all cats (and people, for that matter).
The orange tabby color is commonly found in Persian, Munchkin, American Bobtail, British Shorthair, Bengal, Maine Coon, Abyssinian, and Egyptian Mau cats.
According to CatsPro.com, black and white cats can turn up in a number of breeds, including Maine coons, American, British and Exotic shorthairs, American curls, Manx cats, Munchkins, Persians, Orientals, Siberians, Scottish folds, and Norweigan forest cats.
Myth: Male cats are more affectionate towards humans and bond really well with their owners. Female cats are aloof and, because of their mothering instincts, prefer other cats to humans. Reality: This usually comes down to your cat’s individual personality.