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American Bobtail vs American Wirehair
Photo: torbakhopper · CC BY 2.0 American Bobtail
United StatesThe American Bobtail is a domestic cat breed developed in the United States in the late 1960s.
- Developed in the United States.
- Bobbed tail is a defining feature.
- Distinct from Japanese, Kurilian and Cymric cats.
Photo: Heikki Siltala · CC BY 3.0 American Wirehair
United StatesThe American Wirehair is a domestic cat breed that originated in upstate New York.
- Wiry fur distinguishes its coat
- Crinkly whiskers are a listed trait
- Originated in upstate New York
The facts, side by side
| American Bobtail | American Wirehair | |
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| Animal | cat | cat |
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| Origin | United States | United States |
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Both are on Cat breeds, Cat breeds from United States.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- American Bobtail — torbakhopper · CC BY 2.0 · file page
- American Wirehair — Heikki Siltala · CC BY 3.0 · file page
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