A single cat named Adam is said to be the first American Wirehair. He was the only survivor in a litter born with a mutation that created a wiry coat. He was discovered on a farm in upstate New York in 1966 and mated with many other cats continuing the line. The tips of the Wirehair are hooked, creating a unique texture. Colors for this breed are the same as Shorthairs.
Solids are the most common.
The Amerian Wirehair was first accepted for CFA registration in 1967 and for championship compitition in 1978. Type and characteristics Body Medium to large. Back level, shoulders and hips same width, torso well-rounded and in proportion. Males larger than females. Legs should be medium in length and bone, well-muscled and proportionate to body.