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Description

The head of the American Wirehair is rounded with high cheekbones.  It has a level back and round torso.  The tail is tapered, rounded at the tip, but not blunt.  The legs are medium length and study, with compact, rounded paws.

Coat 
The coat is curly, hooked, springy, dense and coarse to the touch.  It is said that if you stroke the coat of the American Wirehaired in one direction it is soft and silky feeling.  But if you stroke it in the opposite direction you would swear you were touching a mass of steal wool. 

Colors and Patterns
It comes in various colors with specific eye colors.

Temperament
This active, alert, curious, friendly, independent cat is a recent natural mutation.  Easy-going, quite, independent, friendly toward people and other animals.  Busy and occasionally bossy.

Weight
8-15 pounds (3.5-7 kg.)

Health Problems
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Living Conditions
Can tolerate cool weather.

Grooming

Little grooming needed, an occasional light brushing will do.

Origin

The first known American Wirehair was born in a barn in Verona, New York in 1966.  His name was Adam and he was one of a litter of 6 kittens from a litter of American Shorthairs.  He had crimped, sparse, wiry hair, coiled and springy, even the whiskers.  All American Wirehairs can be traced back to this kitten named Adam.  

Outcross Breeds
American Shorthair

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