![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() If you have an orange tabby, you may have noticed dark freckles around its gums or nose. While every cat is different, orange tabbies are well known for being serial snugglers. While there’s no hard and fast research, it’s long been believed that male cats tend to be friendlier than female cats, and with 80% of orange tabbies being male, that could be why they have a reputation for being super affectionate. Orange tabbies are known for being Velcro cats The M marking is embedded in the same gene that gives them their tabby pattern. However, science has a slightly less magical answer to why orange tabby cats are rocking that M: it’s in their DNA. There are plenty of myths and legends floating around as to how that M came to be there, with claims that it represents everyone from the Virgin Mary to Mohammed, the founder of Islam. Look closely at an orange tabby cat’s forehead and you’ll notice that they sport a very distinctive looking ‘M’. Weitzman says there’s zero competition when it comes to which kind of cat is the most gregarious, with orange tabbies a clear winner. If you’ve ever owned an orange tabby cat, you probably know that these guys are definitely the Chatty Cathy’s of the cat world! According to Gary Weitzman, head veterinarian at the San Diego Humane Society, cat personalities are tied to coat color. The pigment pheomelanin is what gives an orange tabby cat their coloring and it’s the same pigment that’s responsible for causing red hair in humans. It turns out that Annie and Garfield have a lot more in common than we first thought. A specific pigment is responsible for their color Within the agouti gene, there are four different types of tabby patterns that can occur: mackerel (tiger-like stripes), ticked (hair that alternates with light and dark bands), spotted, and classic (which gives a swirled look). There's more than one type of stripeĭid you know that orange cats with solid-colored coats don’t exist? It’s true! That’s because all tabby cats regardless of their color carry the agouti gene which is responsible for creating a patterned effect on their coats. For an Angora to be registered by the Cat Fanciers’ Association, its lineage must be traceable back to Turkey.(Image credit: Getty Images) 3. Though original Angoras were white with blue or green eyes, they now come in many colors, including an orange tabby. This feline developed naturally and is considered a national treasure in their country of origin. Originating in Turkey centuries ago, the Turkish Angora is one of the oldest breeds of domesticated cats, with documentation of the breed reaching back to the 1600s. Turkish Angora Cat Image Credit: Vadim Petrakov, Shutterstock But before we check them out, let’s discuss a few more facts about these cute orange cats. If you’re looking for a friendly orange feline to add to your family, there are 11 breeds that make perfect candidates. But it turns out that orange cats are more social, friendly, and outgoing, at least according to National Geographic 1. Either way, orange cats seem to be the most popular cats from New York to Hollywood. Maybe it’s because they share a color with tigers or because we associate orange cats with friendly, outgoing felines. ![]()
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