American Wirehair

• Standard of the CFA
• No standard for FIFé
• Standard TICA
• Standard WCF
• No standard for GCCF
• No default in the WACC

The American Wirehair American or wire haired cat is a domestic cat breed that originated in New York. Since there are very few breeders of this breed, it is very rare even in America, practically not to be found in Europe.

History

The first American Wirehair in 1966 in a litter of a cat farm in Verona, New York discovered. The cat was red with white and had a peculiarly wiry fur. A resident at the place Rex cats breeder took him, gave him the name of Council Rock Farm Adam of Hi- Fi and started with a litter sister ( Tip- Toe of Hi- Fi) a breeding program.

From this mating came from repeatedly made ​​wire- haired offspring, many of which were sold to interested breeders. The population grew and cats were exported to Canada and Germany. The cats of this breed were indeed registered since 1967, recorded in the stud book, but only in 1978 was the American Wirehair recognition.

Properties

Genetics

Wire hair is genetically dominant over the normal hair. It is unusual for this type of coat has not formed with other mutations. Wire -haired cats can all be traced back to Council Rock Farm Adam. It is said of them that they are very adaptable and resistant to disease.

Appearance

The fur is springy, dense and coarse, the whiskers are often curled. Many people find it convenient. The cats are powerful and muscular and have the same standard as the American Shorthair. You may also like these are cultivated (except points) in all colors.

Temperament

The American Wirehair is intelligent, affectionate, quiet, reserved, loyal, playful and curious.