Price & budget

How much does a American Wirehair cost?

United States

The purchase price varies notably depending on the breeder, the lineage, the pedigree, the age, the sex and the cat’s intended purpose. The rarity of the American Wirehair can also limit its availability.

Purchase price

It all depends on where your puppy comes from

To preserve the health and temperament of the breed, it is advisable to favor a serious breeder providing identification, available pedigree documents, health monitoring and transparent information about the breeding cats.

Declared LOOF-registered breedingRight choice

Puppy or kitten identified, socialized, from a monitored breeding program

800 – 1,200 €
Show or working line

Desired type, valued origins and documented screenings

919 – 1,620 €
Association or shelter

More often an assessed adult, depending on the association

120 – 400 €
Origins and pedigree
+10% to +40%
Health tests and breeding quality
+10% to +30%
Type, color, or sought-after lineage
+5% to +35%

Day to day

And once at home?

Nutrition30 €
Veterinary15 €
Health insurance12 €
Accessories & grooming8 €
Total per month≈ 65 €

A price too good to be true?

  • An abnormally low price should prompt you to check identification, health, and breeding conditions.
  • Ask for relevant screening tests for the breeding cats and a clear contract.
  • The maintenance budget over several years often exceeds the purchase price.

FAQ

Your questions about price

Answers to future buyers’ questions.

The generally observed purchase price is between 800 and 1 200 euros, with variations depending on the lineage, the breeding and the cat's characteristics.

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