The American Wirehaired cat is known for their crimped and hooked hair strands. The whiskers of the cat are also crimpled. This gives this cat an exceptional look and reason that makes these pets favorites among all pets. Because of all the hair being crimped, the cat gets its unique coat. The coat of the cat is what attracts people a lot. It is bouncy, petite, loutish, resilient and very thick. It looks as if the cat has wires all around hanging on the coat. Its other qualities put them ahead as tough and muscular cats and they are available in several colors.

These cats first appeared in 1966. Since then they are available in medium in large sizes. They are characterized as strong ad well built cats with strong legs that have firm and full paws. With a round shaped head and prominent cheek bones, the cat have well built chin and muzzle. They have got ears that are a bit rounded and are set quite apart. The tail is of medium length and these cats are known for being resistant to a number of diseases. They adapt to their surroundings quite easily.

Known for their sweet nature, the American wirehaired cats are very loving and love seeking. These adorable cats crave for attention, especially by their owners. These cats are quite active and not hyper. These cats do not like being held and cannot be categorized as lap cats. They absolutely worship freedom and are identified for their loyalty. Since they have a calm temperament, they can be good playing mates for children. There is no genetic disorder that has been observed in the cat so far.

The body structure of this cat is somewhat like that of American Shorthair cats. Their availability in different colors such as blue, white, black, tabby, calico and bi-color makes this cat all the more adorable. Some hybrid qualities of this cat are also available in lavender, chocolate and mixed color patterns. The color that is most demanded are those in combination with white.

The affectionate nature of this cat had made it the most famous pet cat in New York. Unfortunately this breed is counted as one of the rare breeds. In short these cats can be described as affectionate, intelligent, calm, loyal, reserved, inquisitive and playful cats.