Ok, I assure you that after watching this
video you will want an orange cat, trust me! All cats are unique and awesome in their own
way, but orange tabby cats have a special place in many people's hearts. These felines certainly live up to the hype
and they have some features that are exclusive to their genetics. Here is everything you need to know about
orange cats. Orange tabby cats are very common felines,
but they’re not actually recognized as a breed. It’s a fact that not many people are aware
of, but it’s one we are happy to share with you. They are, however, cats that can be found
in many breeds. The orange tabby is very commonly found in
Persian cats, American Bobtail or Abyssinian cats. They are also found in Domestic shorthair,
which is probably what people think of when searching orange tabby cats. There isn’t a universal orange color in
orange kitties. Their fur can vary from dark brown-orange
to very pale, almost white orange. The pigment responsible for their color is
called pheomelanin—the same pigment that produces red hair in humans. Orange coloring can also “mask” other
colors, including black or white. That’s because the orange pigment gene – called
O – is dominant. If a kitten inherits the O gene from just
one parent, he will certainly have some orange coloring somewhere – although it might not
be a fully orange coat. They also don’t have a universal lifespan,
their average life expectancy is directly linked to their breed’s [life expectancy]. Usually, dreaming of orange cats is said to
bring good luck in business and that money is coming your way. But in Japan, People believed that orange
cats brought bad luck. By contrast, in the same contry, black cats were thought to be lucky. A male orange cat can only be born from a
mother who is orange, calico, or tortoiseshell. A female orange cat however, can only be born
from a cross between a male orange cat and a female orange, calico, or tortoiseshell
cat. The eyes of orange cats may be green, gold,
or copper. Many have golden or topaz eyes. They have nicknames The orange cats are often referred to as many
names. Two of the most common nicknames for them
are ginger cats or marmalade cats. These are both nicknames that derive solely
from the color of their coat. They’re fat cats! Perhaps you know that from Garfield, but the
orange tabby is a cat that loves to eat. This cat will eat anything, anytime and it
has a tendency to become overweight or very fat. Mine for example, isn’t fat but he will
eat anything! I can’t do anything with him around me. Opening the fridge? He will help me choose what to take. Watching a movie with some chips?...hmm, maybe
in my dreams. Oh and he also loves lettuce...Great, I can't even is a salad around him...HE IS INCREDIBLE! But leaving the joke aside, obese cats are
prone to several different health problems, so it’s imperative to not allow your cat
to overeat. Before we continue, if you want to discover
your cat’s secrets then hit the subscribe button and tap the bell. Let’s make cats the best pets in the world...together! Winston Churchill had one. Yup, you heard it well. One of the most famous men in history had
an orange tabby cat whom he loved very much. Winston Churchill’s cat went by the name
of Jock, and it was a very sweet cat. He even attended cabinet meetings at wartime
and no one was allowed to eat at the meetings until the cat was sitting at the table to
join them. They’re brave. For the most part, orange tabbies are brave
cats. They love to get in trouble because it seems to be part of their inner makings. For the most part, tabbies in the orange family
are not overly afraid of children or other animals. They don’t have a problem sharing a house
with other animals ( probably because it means there is more food for them to get to when
no one else is looking) and they’re not Orange tabby cats are almost always male. This is a really interesting fact and it tells
us that sex and coat color genetics are related, at least in orange cats. Up to 80% of orange cats are male All tabbies that have an orange coat have
some sort of pattern on their fur. They can be mackerel, classic, ticked or spotted; which brings me to the next one All orange cats are tabby cats. The agouti gene determines whether a cat has
a tabby pattern or not. Although some orange cats (usually dilutes)
may appear to be a solid color, upon closer examination, you will see the pale stripes,
whorls, or spots of the tabby. You will also see the distinctive tabby facial
marking which is the magnificent “M” of tabby cats. They have freckles. They’re well known for developing black
freckles along their faces, noses, paws, gums and even buts and it’s really adorable to
see them. They are very affectionate. Orange tabbies are love bugs and can’t get
enough petting and cuddling. They are purring machines and have the ability
to take all the bad from your mind. Of course there are different personalities
but orange cats will never turn their back to a good old cuddling session. Orange cats are quite famous. Including in this list are:
The Hollywood star Orangey was best known for his portrayal of Audrey Hepburn’s cat
in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. But Orangey acted in numerous other films
over his 15-year career, earning himself two two Patsy awards—an animal actor’s equivalent of an Oscar A ginger cat named Stubbs was the honorary
mayor of Talkeetna, Alaska. The town had no human mayor, and Stubbs was
offered the post to attract tourists. He’s been so successful that he’s retained
his office for nearly 20 years. The feline mayor was given catnip-infused
water out of a wine glass every afternoon at a local restaurant. Puss in Boots, the smooth-talking cat with
a Spanish accent. But of course, the world’s most famous orange
cat made his entrance to American culture in 1978 and is still going strong. Of course, we’re talking about Garfield. The sleepy, chubby, coffee-loving, Monday-hating
feline holds the Guinness Book of World Records title for the most syndicated comic strip. Crookshanks was Hermione Granger's pet cat (Harry Potter) And a newer one, Goose from Captain Marvel. If you want to learn more about cats, then
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