In 1966, a group of cubs born in a farm in VERONA, New York, appeared in the United States for the first time Wirehaired cat. Its curly, rough coat is the result of a dominant genetic variation. The world's first wire-haired cat, named Adam, had a red and white coat. Breeder O'Shea started with American Wirehair and American Shorthair is bred to avoid excessive intraspecific mating. The American Wirehair was officially recognized in the United States in 1978. The first American Wirehair cat was introduced to France in 1972. This variety is rare in Europe and not widespread even in the United States .

American Wirehair cats are only allowed to have American Shorthairs in pedigree when purebred cats are recognized. Due to long-term breeding and breeding with American Shorthair cats, regardless of body shape or coat color, they are the same as American Shorthair cats. Their relationship is like siblings. The biggest feature is that each guard hair is hooked or curled at the end, even the beard and the hair inside the ears. The coat is tightly curled at birth, and the curly coat of an adult cat develops after four or five months. From the top to the bottom, they are bristles with good elasticity, like a slender iron brush. The coat is actually thinner than that of Puchan's cats, but it is fluffy and thick due to curling, with large waves and even circles of curly hair, which looks like a lamb. The fur is rough and rough to the touch, like a metal wire, completely different from the curly-haired cat that is also curly but has a soft texture. The hair under the cheeks and belly is less coarse. There are as many coat colors as the American Shorthair, such as: white, black and other monochromes, tabby forms, half colors, etc. All coat colors and patterns have been recognized except the point color. Among them, the tabby cat is more popular, because the bristles can make the tabby pattern more obvious, there is a beautiful "collar" pattern on the neck, and the stripes on the body are called "fishbone-like" because it resembles a chimney bone. If the coat gets wet, it will take a few days to regain its elasticity, so you must shower a few days before the show. There is little need for special grooming on weekdays, preferably once a week to remove hair loss.

The   personality is lively, active and curious. Because of the high self-esteem, the expression looks more serious than other cats. When other cats are around, they will show a dominant and competitive temperament, and they will pretend to be very arrogant and arrogant. In fact, they are gentle, easy to get along with, emotional and gentle. It belongs to the cat breed that loves to play and is often coquettish, and likes to be hugged very much. Simple maintenance, healthy and longevity, rarely sick, smart, emotionally stable, easy to care for the owner Pets cats.

The   character is docile, lively, smart, curious, bold, and not afraid of strangers , easy to get along with people. Smart, docile, loyal to the master. Especially fond of the master's gentle touch, very afraid of being indifferent.

The only characteristic of a Wirehair cat is its curly and rough coat, like his tough guy He has a lively and independent personality, and is even called unaware of fear. Cats who are close and gentle with people are actually really fond of.

Cats living at home basically shed hair all year round, and American Wirehair cats also No exception, so feeding them spit hairball cream regularly can help them clean up the hairballs accumulated in their stomachs, and also help them take care of their stomachs.

Feeding the American Wire-haired cat The biggest difficulty in feeding kittens is persistence. You must feed every three to four hours, and the temperature of the milk should be controlled between 35 degrees and 37.8 degrees. between. After the kitten is two weeks old, it can be changed to every four to six hours. After three weeks of age, until before weaning, feed every six to eight hours.

Be careful that the opening of the pacifier is large enough for the kitten to suck milk smoothly and easily. Before using the bottle, remember to do a good job of disinfection and cleaning, including washing the bottle and washing your hands. When feeding the cat, it is best to put a clean cloth or towel underneath, and it is better to change and wash it every day.

The feeding and care of kittens is not a simple matter, you need to spend a lot of time and energy to feed and care for them, and kittens' resistance to the surrounding environment is not mature, so in While taking care of it, we must pay attention to the infection of viruses and bacteria, especially the stray kittens that are picked up, we must do a good job of sterilization and disinfection.

Caring for American Wirehair kittens will often groom themselves, but you should take care of their coat and teeth. The sooner your kitten is groomed, the easier it will be to get used to the grooming process and the easier the grooming will be. Always remember that kittens are more playful and more vulnerable than adult cats. Pet the kitten before grooming. Gently comb from head to tail to untangle all knots, being careful not to injure the kitten. Remove lice when grooming. Once all knots have been removed, use a bristle comb to gently brush away any shed hair. Pay attention to the cat's legs and between its toes. Finish by brushing the kitten's teeth and gums. It doesn't have to be this way, but if you stick with it for a while, the job becomes very easy.

Medium size, 31/2 to 7 kg. In addition to coat, other standards and American Shorthair (its ancestors).

Header: Medium size. Wide and round. The skull is round. An adult male cat must have a American Wirehair cat with a square and well-developed double chin Snout. Slightly mustache boundaries. The moderately short nose has a soft concave curve. The chin is square and well developed.

Ears: Medium in size, well spaced, open at the base acceptable. The tip is rounded. The eyes are large, round, expressive, and widely spaced. The color and coat are in harmony. The neck is moderately short and muscular.

Body: Medium to large. Broad chest. The bones are medium in size and the muscles are strong. Legs and claw legs are of medium length and bone size. muscular. Round, medium sized claws. Small and oval in shape.

Tail: The length is proportional to the body. There is a sense of weight from the base to the rounded tip. almost in line with the back.

Coat: Short, tight and even. Unbearably rough to the touch. Slightly rolled, with hooked ends. Mustache and inner ear hair are also curly. All colors are acceptable except chocolate, lilac and point color.

Hybrid allowed breeds : American Shorthair and British Shorthair.

Undesirable Sexual Characteristics: Deep-set nasal interruption. Ears are long, pointed or closely spaced. Silver tabby cats do not have solid green eyes, and brown tabby cats do not have yellow eyes. A neck that is too short, too thick, too long or too thin. A body that is too stocky or too slender. A tail that is too thin or too short. Tail raised on the back. Fine, long, silky coat. Unqualified sexual characteristics: white lock or buckle [1].