Buyer question
Is an American Wirehair good for beginners?
Yes: our Animal Library rates the American Wirehair 5 out of 5 for beginners (easy and adaptable).
Source: the American Wirehair page in the Everybarn Animal Library. American Wirehair in the Animal Library
The detail
A rare American breed descended from a single wire-coated farm kitten born in upstate New York in 1966. It shares the American Shorthair’s calm, sturdy nature, with a springy, crimped coat that needs a light touch.
- Temperament
- Calm, easygoing, friendly
- Best fit
- Families, first-time owners
- Energy
- 3 out of 5 (Moderate and playful)
- Grooming load
- 1 out of 5 (Minimal; no hard brushing)
What to weigh
The breed is rare, so kittens can be hard to find. The fragile coat breaks with brushing, and some cats have oily skin that needs an occasional bath.