Cat breed

American Wirehair

Origin: United States

The American Wirehair is a breed of domestic cat originating in upstate New York, which is characterized by its wiry fur and crinkly whiskers caused by a genetic mutation. As of 2017, though the breed is well-known, it is ranked as the rarest of the 41 Cat Fanciers' Association breeds.

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Sources & references

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Wirehair
http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q7964

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