The
American Wirehair is a rare medium sized cat with very distinctive wavy and
coarse coats that are rough to the touch. It is an athletic cat with a muscular
body. On the character side, it is lively, intelligent, affectionate and
balanced. Independent, it is nevertheless a perfect pet because the American
Wirehair is very sociable, especially with children and with other animals.
Size: 20 cm
to 30 cm
Weight: 3
kg to 8 kg
Coat :
short
Color : all
Life
expectancy: 16 years
Gestation
period: 63 days
Description
and characteristics of the American Wirehair
The
American Wirehair has the particularity of having very dense hard hairs. Its
coat is wavy and rough to the touch, even almost prickly. Its whiskers and the
hairs of its ears are frizzy. He has the particularity of having three types of
hair that protect him from bad weather: a top coat, a secondary coat and an
undercoat.
The
American Wirehair has a well rounded head surmounted by two not too large ears,
slightly rounded at the top. It has large, bright and lively eyes. Its muzzle
is marked and its jaw is solid.
The general
physiognomy of the American Wirehair is slender and powerful.
Origin
of American Wirehair
The
American Wirehair is a relatively recent breed since it was created in the
mid-1970s. It is native to the United States, and more specifically the State
of New York. The first American Wirehair with curly hair was discovered on a
farm in the middle of a litter of American Shorthair. Today it is an even rarer
breed than its ancestor.
Character
and behavior of American Wirehair - Who is it for?
Like the
American Shorthair from which it originated, the American Wirehair has a
hunting and adventurous side. They are lively, playful and fond of petting, but
more nervous. It is a cat that requires affection and attention. He can't stand
living away from his master for too long. The American Wirehair is a good
companion for children with whom he loves to play.
How to take
care of your American Wirehair: its needs
The
American Wirehair is a cat that adapts very well to life in an apartment even
if it is basically an outdoor cat because of its origins. On the other hand, he
must exercise regularly, playing with his master for example.
Its coat
does not need any particular maintenance. A brushing once a week is enough.
The
feeding of the American Wirehair
As with all
cats, American Wirehair's diet must be adapted to its morphology, age and
physical exercise. As he has a tendency to obesity, it is also important to
monitor the dosage of his food.
The
health of American Wirehair
The
American Wirehair is rather healthy. But it can be affected by genetic
diseases. First, polycystic kidney disease, a disease where the kidney produces
cysts that damage it, and can be fatal. Second, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy,
which atrophies the heart muscle.
Price of
an American Wirehair kitten
The price
of an American Wirehair kitten will depend on the sex, pedigree of the parents,
conformity to breed standards, etc.
Price of a
male American Wirehair: 900 to 1 600€.
Price of a
female American Wirehair : 1 000 to 1 800€.