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Subjects in this section include: the different stages of cat growth, feline dental care, spaying and neutering, vet visits, physical changes in aging cats, and more. |
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Vet, naturalist, and passionate advocate for pet adoption
Specialty: Physical |
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Are all orange tabbies male? |
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Most, but not all, orange tabbies are male. Here’s how it works: female cats have two X chromosomes. Male cats have one X and one Y chromosome.
The gene for orange fur is located on the X chromosome. If a female cat has the orange gene on only one X chromosome, some hair will be orange, with other colors also present in the hair coat. The result will be a "tortoiseshell" or a "calico" cat.
Males have only 1 X chromosome. If a male gets an orange gene on his single X chromosome, he will be orange. In order for a female cat to be orange, she needs to have orange genes on both X chromosomes. To make an orange male cat, only one parent had to be orange. To make an orange female cat, both parents had to be orange. It’s much less likely to have orange genes on both chromosomes.
The results: About 2/3 of orange cats are male. Only 1/3 of orange cats are female. A male calico or tortoiseshell cat, however, is very rare. Only 1 out of every 3,000 calicos/torties is male. |
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| It is important that you scoop your cat's litter box on a daily basis. Cats are finicky about their personal hygiene and may refuse to use a box that is very soiled. On a weekly basis wash the box and completely replace the litter. |
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