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American Shorthair vs American Wirehair
Photo: odin_aka_zero-one · CC BY-SA 3.0 American Shorthair
North AmericaThe American Shorthair, often abbreviated as ASH, is a domestic cat breed with origins in North America.
- Domestic cat breed with North American origins
- Believed to descend from European cats
- Ancestry linked to protecting cargo from rodents
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 Shorthair | American Wirehair | |
|---|---|---|
| Animal | cat | cat |
| Bred as | — | — |
| Origin | North America | United States |
| Height | — | — |
| Weight | — | — |
| Life expectancy | — | — |
Both are on Cat breeds.
Photo credits2 photographs on this page
- American Shorthair — odin_aka_zero-one · CC BY-SA 3.0 · file page
- American Wirehair — Heikki Siltala · CC BY 3.0 · file page
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