The ginger fluffy cat is a classic representative of the cat family. In the natural environment, its pure (without impurities) color behaves capriciously. Red shades of fur appear in offspring only if a number of hereditary conditions are met, but even felinologists do not undertake to predict its appearance in advance.
This color is unusual for the British, but among the Persians, on the contrary, it is not considered a rarity. However, all cat breeds have one thing in common - almost every litter produces babies with a luxurious red coat.
Are there ginger cats that are girls?
Boy and girl cats have different sets of chromosomes:
- the cat has a double X chromosome (XX);
- The chromosome set of a cat is XY.
As for the O gene, it is attached only to the X chromosome, and has two “coloring” alleles: O (red) and o (black). In practice this is expressed like this:
- OO with two XX in girls gives a red color;
- the same chromosomes with the oo alleles create a black tint;
- With a set of Oo, two-colored (tortoiseshell) kittens are born.
Male cats have fewer options because they have only one X chromosome, which can be accompanied by a single allele expression: O (red) or O (black). But nature did not program cats with two-color red and black colors.
In practice, this complex genetic kaleidoscope is expressed in the fact that in a litter there are fewer red cats than males.
Important! Under natural conditions, ginger cats are born approximately 3-4 times more often than female cats. This even causes the unfair judgment that only boys wear bright sunny coats.
Character and behavioral characteristics
If you ask the owner of a ginger cat to describe the character of the pet, he is unlikely to limit himself to a few words.
This sunny rock has both a gentle blow of a warm breeze and scorching gusts of a fiery tornado.
Bold, independent, cunning, affectionate, flexible, cheerful and unusually smart, they are so diverse in their behavior that even after living with them for more than one year, you will not stop discovering new qualities in them.
What cannot be taken away from them is their tolerant attitude towards small family members.
Such pets love children and forgive them a lot, and children are drawn to them, feeling in these solar creatures a universal reserve of positiveness and goodness.
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Redheads love children and forgive them a lot, and children are drawn to them, feeling in these solar creatures a universal reserve of positiveness and goodness
And let's go back to the signs again. They say that ginger cats are attached to the house and painfully endure moving.
The ancients explained this behavior by the fact that brownies live in red cats.
If they leave their owners, they take away all their secrets, and when they accidentally end up in a new home, they fill it with comfort and joy.
Ginger cats do not forgive a cool attitude towards themselves, and even more so, do not accept rude treatment.
Do not push your pet away if he wants to rub against your legs.
Thus, he “marks” you, giving you a piece of his astral world.
Push him away, and next time the pet will not want to share his magical power with you.
It is difficult to understand why a red cat dreams.
The animal itself that appears in your dream personifies your subconscious, and what to expect from it depends on both the color of the cat and its behavior in the dream.
Light red fur signals an upcoming choice between moral principles and a career, and dark red color promises a successful resolution of problems.
Red-haired onlooker
Color options
Since a cat has more color options, it means that she also passes them on by inheritance:
- Only the red allele O is passed from mother to male cat;
- Characteristics of two parents are passed on to female kittens (genes O and O).
Other colors and color spots that were present in the animal’s relatives play a role in the formation of coat shades.
- White-red cat. The white gene (W) is dominant over all others, the spotting (S), partial spotting (Sp) allele and the white recessive ww allele also work. The tendency to white spotting is always dominant in relation to solid colors.
- Red tabby cat. The fiery color is never continuous. It definitely shows patterns in the form of stripes or marble spots. In genetics, this effect is called “tabby” and it is responsible for the characteristic pattern on the coat.
- Red marbled cat. We are talking about shading the tabby pattern. In ginger cats it is necessarily present, but in varying degrees of contrast. A heavily shaded tabby looks like a pure color, a slight blurriness leads to a distinct pattern, a moderate shade is associated with marble stains.
- Cat in light red tones. The D gene comes into play. It is responsible for color saturation and colors the hairs a deep and uniform red. But in the dd modification, lightening occurs, then the pigmentation granules in the hair structure are sparse.
- Cat in black, white and red tricolor. The combination occurs only in girls. Cats are deprived of this color due to a single X chromosome, to which only one allele responsible for pigmentation can be attached. The exception is male individuals carrying the chromosomal formula XXY. But they are, as a rule, sterile and do not take part in reproduction. Therefore, the white-red and black color is the privilege of cats.
- Black cat with red spots. A kitten gets tortoiseshell coloring from two parents who carry the genes for black and red hair pigmentation. Most often, girls become carriers of this combination.
Important! A total of nine colors form the main color palette of cats. An ordinary ginger cat must receive the red pigmentation gene from two parents. Otherwise, he will not have a sunny coat color.
Red cats are a source of happiness, warmth and financial well-being
Reality and fiction
You can often hear that in every fiction there is some truth, but how to determine it. Initially, witchcraft abilities were attributed to ginger cats because of their color.
The contrasting, sunny, golden color symbolized joy and warmth - this was the reason that a cat with red fur became the personification of happiness.
The belief, which has its origins in visual associations, has been confirmed in everyday life. The owners of red pets noted that thanks to the presence of a fiery ball, sadness and melancholy mood dissipate, and are replaced by warmth and calm. Having your own personal sunshine, you don’t have to be afraid of disharmony in the house.
It is popularly believed that red cats also have such a unique ability as healing. When they take care of a patient, after a while he begins to recover.
Red bengal cat
Due to their color with golden reflections, red representatives of the cat world are considered to be the personification of wealth. Whether they have the power to attract money has not been proven. But the fact that the owner of a sunny cat, receiving positive emotions and a lot of energy from him, successfully builds his career is undeniable.
Recognition and love for red cats
The red faces of cats, regardless of breed, can be found on postcards, billboards or covers of glossy magazines. Solar animals are often heroes of animated films and fairy tales: “Shrek”, “Garfield”, “Puss in Boots” and many others. Read about British cats here.
Of course, every owner loves their golden furry pet, not for its symbolism, but for its company and sincerity. Although he continues to believe a little in legends and hope that they will become reality.
So, the fact that furry pets, giving their love, bring a lot of benefits to the owner is an undeniable truth. However, whether red-colored cats deserve to be considered symbols of happiness and wealth is up to each owner to decide for himself.
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Breeds of red cats
A cat with a red color can be found among both purebred and mongrel pets. "Ryzhik" can also be fluffy or short-haired.
British cat
A short-haired cat with a strong, muscular body and thick, silky fur. The most popular color is smoky blue, solid or tabby. Red shorthair cats of the British breed are rare and there are much fewer girls among them than boys.
In detail - about red British cats.
But among the British, sometimes there are long-haired cats; they look especially interesting in their white and red color. Breeders sought to obtain new shades, and as a result of crossing a British cat with Somali and Persian breeds, luxurious, lush fur was fixed in the genotype.
Siberian cat
Representatives of this breed have long, lush hair (with hypoallergenic properties) and a double undercoat. Siberian fluffy ginger cats with eyes of a rich orange-amber hue are a rarity; many catteries are separately engaged only in their selection.
Even more unique are Siberian ginger cats with a tabby striped pattern and white accents on the shirtfront and paws. There are no such animals in the group of smooth-haired pets.
Maine Coon (Manx coon cat)
A very large cat, its height is 1 meter in length and its weight exceeds 8 kg. Unlike other breeds, which reach their maximum size by the age of 2, Maine Coons grow until they are 3-5 years old.
Breeds with a “sunny” color
Red fatties can be representatives of many cat breeds. True, this color is not defining for any of them and is considered a rarity. Most of these cats are among ordinary outbred animals.
The most common breeds of red cats are the varieties of pets known to everyone from childhood.
These include breeds:
- British;
- Scottish;
- Siberian;
- Persian;
- Maine Coon.
British and Scottish kittens of this color are rare, but not out of the ordinary. British redheads have a Red color, which implies a rich, uniform shade without the addition of white hair. There can be a tortoiseshell color, as well as tabby (striped), which is a combination of different shades of color.
Red kittens in your home
They say that it is not the owners who choose ginger cats, but the ginger cats of the owners. Indeed, ginger cats are very independent. They prefer to do what they want, and not what the owner demands of them. This is true not only for adult cats, but also for kittens.
If the kitten likes you, he will come to you. If he does not want to make contact, most likely this is not your pet. But if you have a little red lump, then it will bring happiness and joy to all family members.
Even adult saffron milk caps require extra attention, let alone kittens! Not only are they in a good mood and therefore very playful and mischievous. Kids can be real mischief-makers, and the owner should keep an eye out for this. Otherwise, knocked over flower pots and torn curtains can turn into a daily nightmare.
It is very important to pay more attention to the kitten, even to accommodate the whims. If you care for your pet as it requires, then it will respond with love and devotion.
Optimistic and curious ginger kittens will happily play with toys purchased for them and entertain children. They will bring warmth and comfort, and with it a good mood.
In Russia, ginger kittens are especially in demand, as ginger cats are considered symbols of the sun and good luck. And little red pets can melt any heart. Kids are very positive and friendly and love human interaction. They make their owners very bright people by giving them their fire. And, of course, such a pet cannot get bored!
To make sure your signs are faithful, get yourself a red pet. He will warm you with his warmth if you are alone. Will give a lot of joy and positivity to family people. The little red-haired miracle can transform and put any person in a positive mood.
Somali cat
A very bright and spectacular representative of the cat family. Easily tolerates loneliness. However, if you are away for a long time, you should definitely make sure your cat has toys. The animal loves to spend time in the water and play there. A distinctive feature is a bright, representative frill on the neck.
Any of the above representatives will bring a lot of joy to the house with their presence. Scottish, Van, Cymric or another bright red favorite will certainly appeal to you and your children.
Turkish van
A cat breed that has been well known to everyone for a long time. The fur is soft, but at the same time waterproof. Color directly depends on the habitat. The weight of the animal can be a maximum of 10 kg. The color white with red spots is very common among this breed. Vans are considered loyal to their owners, and their kind nature is sure to please children.
Exotic with red eyes
Another representative of the cat family with red eyes. Due to its relationship with the Persians, it has a slight resemblance to them in appearance - a flattened muzzle. The fur is very soft and fluffy. Exotics are very attached to their owners, and therefore do not like to be alone for a long time.
Maine Coon breed
A breed that has become loved by many. Large animals. They take a long time to grow up. Only by the age of 4 can kittens be considered fully formed. Outwardly, especially the red representatives, resemble a lynx. At first it may seem that this is an aggressive animal. But, despite their impressive size and serious look, they are very friendly. Kind and affectionate, loving children, Maine Coons are sometimes ready to get away with their owners.
