CATDOLL : What are the characteristics of American Wirehair cats?

American Wirehair Cat Characteristics:

1. Personality characteristics. American Wirehair cats are gentle, lively, smart, curious, and easy to get along with. They can quickly adapt to new environments and make new friends.

2. Appearance characteristics. The American Wirehair cat has an oval head, moderately sized and arc-shaped ears, and large and round eyes. The limbs are of moderate length, and the paws are large and round, which is good for running. The tail is of moderate length, and when it is about to attack, the tail will immediately stand upright.

3. Coat characteristics. The American Wirehair cat has short, dense, and evenly distributed coat. It feels rough and hard, which is a major feature of the American Wirehair cat. The coat is divided into two layers. The lower layer of hair is tightly compressed, and the front 1/3 of the hair is curled, just like permed hair. The upper layer of protective hair is also curled and very hard.

4. Coat color characteristics: The coat colors of American Wirehair cats include black, white, striped, chocolate, and lavender.

5. Body shape. The American Wirehair cat is small to medium sized, with a slender and strong body and well-developed muscles. Male American Wirehair cats are larger than female ones.