![]() That being said, all ginger cats do share one key characteristic, aside from their orange coloration, of course: they are tabbies. What Makes Ginger Cats So Special?īecause ginger cats are not a distinct breed, it’s difficult to make generalizations about their personalities and temperaments. ![]() Think Orangey, the cat from Breakfast at Tiffany’s, Puss in Boots from Shrek, or the quintessential tiger cat, Garfield. Not only are ginger cats popular among pet lovers, but some of the most famous cats in the world are gingers. In fact, ginger cats have their own holiday – Ginger Cat Appreciation Day falls on the first of September each year. With their tiger-like appearance and their friendly personalities, ginger cats are some of the most popular cats around. Lentigo is also common in tortoiseshell and calico cats and is generally nothing to worry about, although if you notice any changes, it’s always wise to have your kitty checked out by your veterinarian.Though technically not a breed, ginger cats are known for their distinct coloration which comes in varying shades of orange, red, and gold. The most common reason for these black freckles is a genetic condition called lentigo which causes an increase in the number of pigment-producing cells. If you have an orange tabby, you may have noticed dark freckles around its gums or nose. While every cat is different, orange tabbies are well known for being serial snugglers. While there’s no hard and fast research, it’s long been believed that male cats tend to be friendlier than female cats, and with 80% of orange tabbies being male, that could be why they have a reputation for being super affectionate. Orange tabbies are known for being Velcro cats The M marking is embedded in the same gene that gives them their tabby pattern. However, science has a slightly less magical answer to why orange tabby cats are rocking that M: it’s in their DNA. There are plenty of myths and legends floating around as to how that M came to be there, with claims that it represents everyone from the Virgin Mary to Mohammed, the founder of Islam. Look closely at an orange tabby cat’s forehead and you’ll notice that they sport a very distinctive looking ‘M’. Weitzman says there’s zero competition when it comes to which kind of cat is the most gregarious, with orange tabbies a clear winner. If you’ve ever owned an orange tabby cat, you probably know that these guys are definitely the Chatty Cathy’s of the cat world! According to Gary Weitzman, head veterinarian at the San Diego Humane Society, cat personalities are tied to coat color. The pigment pheomelanin is what gives an orange tabby cat their coloring and it’s the same pigment that’s responsible for causing red hair in humans. It turns out that Annie and Garfield have a lot more in common than we first thought. A specific pigment is responsible for their color Within the agouti gene, there are four different types of tabby patterns that can occur: mackerel (tiger-like stripes), ticked (hair that alternates with light and dark bands), spotted, and classic (which gives a swirled look). ![]() There's more than one type of stripeĭid you know that orange cats with solid-colored coats don’t exist? It’s true! That’s because all tabby cats regardless of their color carry the agouti gene which is responsible for creating a patterned effect on their coats.
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