According to internet lore, all orange cats share one singular brain cell.
Though it’s not understood why, cat parents of ginger cats often report them to be “derpier” than other cats.
Ginger cats are known for “looks, not books.” On the other hand, female ginger cats are known to be smaller than females with other fur colors. Male ginger cats are larger than other males, possibly giving them an advantage when it comes to breeding, as well as the confidence behind their friendly, risk-taking personality. All ginger cats, regardless of whether they belong to the Maine Coon, Abyssinian, or domestic shorthair breeds, are considered tabbies. “Tabby” cats are those that carry the agouti gene, which creates stripey fur patterns with a distinct “M” on the cat’s forehead. The little black freckles, known as lentigo, do not seem to be linked with sun exposure, though they can get darker over your cat’s lifetime.Īll gingers are tabbies, but not all tabbies are gingers. Just like their human counterparts, ginger cats are more likely than other cats to have freckles, which you can find on their little pink nose, eyelids, tongue, and lips. So anytime you see a red cat, there’s an 8 in 10 chance that they’re male. The gene that gives ginger cats their famous fur color is located on the X chromosome, which means female cats need two copies of it, while male cats only need one. Whether you have an orange cat of your own or you’re a fancier of all felines, get to know these fun facts about carrot-topped kitties. September 1st is National Ginger Cat Appreciation Day, started by software developer Chris Roy, who founded the holiday to honor his cat Doobert, the namesake of his website that helps shelters find volunteers.