🐈 Gatos

American Wirehair

Felis catus

✨ Dato Curioso

The American Wirehair began as a single kitten with a wiry coat born to farm cats — the entire breed descends from this one spontaneous mutation.

A spontaneous mutation of the American Shorthair with a distinctive crimped, springy, wiry coat. Medium to large body with a pleasant, even disposition. The coat texture is unique among cat breeds — each hair is bent, crimped, or hooked.

🏷️ Raza

American Wirehair

💭 Temperamento

Gentle, playful, relaxed, affectionate, adaptable

📏 Tamaño

Medium-Large (3.6-5.4 kg)

⏳ Esperanza de vida

12-15 years

🎨 Colores

All colors and patterns; wire coat texture is most important

🌍 Origen

Verona, New York, USA, 1966

🏠 Hábitat

Indoor; low-maintenance grooming despite unique coat

🍽️ Dieta

Quality commercial cat food; moderate portions