AMERICAN WIREHAIR ( CAT BREED ): History, Characteristics, and Care

By Oliver Lucas

"American Wirehair (Cat Breed)" provides an authoritative and comprehensive exploration of the American Wirehair, a distinctive and charming domestic cat breed known for its unique wiry coat and affectionate personality. The book delves deeply into the breed's history, tracing its origins in upstate New York in the 1960s, and examines the genetic mutation responsible for the breed's signature coat texture.
Beyond genetics, the text offers detailed insights into the American Wirehair's physical characteristics, including size, body structure, coat variations, and eye colors. It also thoroughly explores the breed's temperament, highlighting its playful yet loyal nature, adaptability to family life, and compatibility with other pets.
Practical aspects of ownership are a major focus, with chapters dedicated to diet, grooming, health care, common genetic and hereditary conditions, and exercise needs. The book emphasizes responsible breeding practices, showing how to maintain the breed's health, temperament, and distinctive traits.
Additionally, the book addresses behavioral patterns, social interactions, and environmental enrichment, providing owners with strategies to create a stimulating and nurturing home for their cats. Illustrated with photographs and case studies, it serves as both an educational resource for breeders and a practical guide for prospective and current American Wirehair owners.
Ultimately, the book presents the American Wirehair not just as a breed, but as a companion with unique charm, intelligence, and personality, blending scientific knowledge with practical guidance to ensure the well-being and happiness of both cat and owner.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GKZF5MPQ
• ISBN13: 9798246480243
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 175 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.4" x 6.0"