5 Reasons Why Ginger Cats Are Special

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Would you like a ginger cat? Do you love Garfield? Have you seen his charming smile and happy attitude?

What pet lover wouldn’t want such a lovely ball of fun around the house?

Ginger Cat Appreciation Day comes up one day in September every year.

Still, these beautiful fur buddies deserve to be celebrated daily because of how adorable they are and how much positivity they can bring to your life.

Their cute eyes and orange color complement that look.

While some pet lovers may overlook these fun-loving felines, so much you should know about them might make you stop at the closest pet shop to get one.

Below are five reasons why these orange tabby cats are unique and special.

Ginger Cats Color

Just like humans have color variations, so do the orange tabby cats. The pigment responsible for the famous ginger color in cats is called pheomelanin.

The amount of pheomelanin a cat has determines the intensity of the ginger color of its fur.

Ginger cats can have orange, yellow, or even a red-colored coat.

The Gender of Ginger Cats

There are way more male ginger cats than females because the ginger gene required to produce the fur’s red, yellow, or orange color is on the X chromosome.

Female cats have two X chromosomes; thus, they need two copies of the ginger gene to become ginger cats.

Life is much easier for males as they require only one X chromosome to become ginger.

This would mean that there is only one female ginger cat for every three male ginger cats.

However, if two ginger cats mate, they will produce all ginger kittens, which is good because you might have a few female ginger kittens instead of tortoiseshells.

The Personalities of Ginger Cats

Just like people, early socialization has a significant influence on the adult life of cats.

However, some evidence proves that cats’ personalities vary according to gender and color.

Male ginger cats are usually more vocal, assertive, and active than calm and quiet females.

The Ginger Cat Coat Pattern

There are five types of ginger cats: The mackerel (striped), the spotted, the classic (swirled), the ticked, and the patched.

All of these five types of orange tabby cats are very adorable.

All Ginger Cats Are Tabbies, but Not All Tabbies Are Gingers

All ginger cats are considered tabby as they all possess the “agouti” gene, but not all tabbies are ginger cats.

One major feature you must look out for in a tabby cat is an “M” marking on the forehead. Tabby cats are also called tigers for apparent reasons.

OH! Ginger cats make very good companions, so guess what? If you are a single guy and no girl seems to look your way, get an orange ginger tabby cat and see how they draw all the lovely girls your way with their irresistible charm.

Quick one! Did you also know cats can help a grieving person heal faster emotionally? Now you know. Still on the fence about getting a ginger cat?

Spread the love for animals! 🐾
Emmanuella Oluwafemi
Emmanuella Oluwafemihttps://freelancespace.org
Emmanuella Oluwafemi is a sociologist, anthropologist, fashion model, and senior writer at Krafty Sprouts Media, LLC. She is also the founder of Freelance Space

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