American Wirehair Cat Breed Information

American Wirehair Physical Description

The American Wirehair's most distinctive feature is its harsh, springy and wiry coat - each short-to-medium hair is thin and crimped, or hooked. The full extent of the 'wiring' only becomes apparent when the cat is mature; kittens which appear to have very curly coats when they are young can grow up into merely wavy, rather than wiry adults, and vice versa. The rounded head has high cheekbones and medium-sized, round-tipped ears, while the widely-spaced eyes are large and round. The whiskers are often curly. The body is well-rounded but not cobby, and the legs are sturdy and medium in length, with rounded paws.

American Wirehair Character

The American Wirehair is a friendly, laid-back cat. It is relaxed, sweetnatured and gentle and playful, and enjoys toys, and games with its owner. This is not a particularly talkative breed.

American Wirehair Grooming

The American Wirehair enjoys being handled. Care must be taken not to damage the wiry coat when grooming.

American Wirehair Feeding

The American Wirehair will require approximately 70 Kcals per kg bodyweight per day of food.

American Wirehair Colour

Self coloured American Wirehairs: Black, Red, Blue, Cream, White. (Whites may be blue-eyed, gold-eyed, or odd-eyed).

American Wirehair Health and Life Expectancy

The American Wirehair is a sturdy, healthy breed and suffers from no specific health problems. However, an annual health check from about the age of eight is advisable. This may include teeth cleaning and a blood test for liver and kidney function.