🇺🇸✨ Masterclass: American Shorthair & American Wirehair – Two American Originals ✨🇺🇸 🧬 Origins: The American Shorthair traces its roots all the way back to the early settlers. These cats were brought over on ships from Europe to North America, tasked with an important job — keeping the ships free from rats and other pests. Over time, through natural selection, these hardy cats developed into a distinct breed, known for their strength, health, and good looks. By the early 20th century, breed

🐾 Spotlight on a Rare Gem: The American Wirehair ✨ At the TICA show in Boston, Judge Harley had the pleasure of judging one of the rarest cats in the world — the American Wirehair. With its springy, crimped coat and calm, affectionate nature, this breed is a true American original. 📸 These cats don’t appear in the ring often, making this moment even more special! 🧐 Did you know? The American Wirehair’s unique coat is the result of a natural mutation — no two coats are exactly alike! 💬 What’s

A Silkywire coat is a genetic cross between longhair and wirehair. Yes a Silkywire dachshund is a purebred dachshund. This is very upsetting for some people and I’m sure they won’t be able to refrain from commenting.🤭🤪 Even though the puppies are AKC registered silkies aren’t recognized by AKC to be in the show ring. But they are totally adorable😍the class clowns of dachshunds so full of personality and lots of love. I always warn families the coat is high maintenance compared to the other da