As we have already seen throughout the records of feline breeds, the type, texture or length of hair in domestic cats is somewhat less than in dogs, and until the appearance, in 1966, of from the first wire-haired cat, this type of fur was unknown and non-existent in the feline world. Indeed, and to date, this natural and spontaneous mutation has not been reported to recur in any other country.
From two unbred cats that lived in a barn in upstate New York, a peculiar red bicolor male kitten with abnormally rough, frizzy fur was born. Intrigued by this condition, the cats owner contacted a breeder of rex cats, which are remembered to be curly haired breeds, initially thinking this mutation was also to blame. The breeder immediately recognized that he was nothing like the rex kittens she knew and bought the cat for $50 to start a breeding program.
This cat, which they named Adam, was the forerunner of the breed and as expected, its appearance has aroused great interest in the professional world of cat breeding. It was recognized very quickly in some cat associations, which is quite unusual, where just a year later, in 1967, the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) gave it official breed status.
Although it enjoys some popularity in the United States, Canada and Germany, it is among the most misunderstood feline breeds in the world and without presence in various countries. He is also awaiting recognition by other major international feline organisations.
If you know that the wire-haired gene of this original feline breed is dominanthe therefore only needs a carrier parent to pass it on, and genetic studies have revealed that his genetic abnormality is not related to rexes or the LaPerm race, also North American.
Rough to the touch, very calm and affectionate
American wirehairs are described as cats. very sweet, affectionate and with great adaptability to any environment. are considered suitable for coexistence with children of all ages and other animals. The peculiarity of its coat does not require great care and his loss is small, something it shares with wire-haired canine breeds. They are intermediate activity cats, sometimes active and playful but without requiring intense exercise.
Almost all colors and patterns found in feline genetics are supported, except for color dot.
For more information on this unusual breed, you can contact the aforementioned Cat Breeders Association (CFA). We suggest you value responsible adoption to expand the family with a feline companion, go to kennels, shelters or protectors.
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