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- 1. Persian cat
- 2. American Bobtail
- 3. Toyger
- 4. Maine coon
- 5. Oriental Shorthair Cat
- 6. Exotic cat
- 7. European cat
- 8. Munchkin
- 9. Manx Cat
- Street cat
- Other breeds of orange cats
Orange is one of the most common in cats and can appear in many different breeds. This is due to human selection, among other factors, as people have a certain preference for orange cats, according to some studies[1]. The great diversity of orange cats also appears to be related to the felines' own sexual preferences.[2]
That's why orange cats can be very different. Many are striped, meaning they have streaks or spots that help them to camouflage. Others are more uniform in color or have patterns that only appear in females, such as turtle scale cats and goblet cats.[3]. Do you want to meet them all? Don't miss this PeritoAnimal article about orange cat breeds, or rather those races in which there are individuals of this color. Good reading.
1. Persian cat
Among the orange cats, the Persian cat stands out, one of the oldest breeds in the world. It hails from the Middle East, although it is not known how long it was there until its existence was documented. This breed is characterized by its long, lush and soft fur. It can be very colorful, among which are several shades of orange, and requires some specific care.
2. American Bobtail
The selection of the American Bobtail began in the mid-20th century from a short-tailed cat found in Arizona, United States. Today, there is a variety, some long-haired and some short-haired. In both, a large number of colors may appear, but striped patterns - cat white and orange - or flecks of orange are very common. That's why many people also call the individual this color a redhead cat.
3. Toyger
The "Toyger" or "toy tiger" is one of the races ofmore unknown orange cats. This is due to his recent selection, which took place in the late 20th century in California, USA. Its creator achieved a stripe pattern very similar to the wild tiger, that is, with rounded stripes on an orange background.
4. Maine coon
The Maine coon cat stands out for its enormous size and striking coat. It is one of the biggest cats in the world and also one of the most appreciated. It originated on Maine state farms as a working cat and is currently the official race of the United States.
The Maine coon has a long, abundant coat, which can have different patterns and colors. The orange streak is quite common among the "red-haired cats" of this breed.
And since we're talking about Maine coon, one of the giant cats, check out this article where we've listed 12 giant cats you need to meet.
5. Oriental Shorthair Cat
Despite its name, which means "short-haired oriental cat", the Shorthair was selected in England in the middle of the last century. It emerged from the Siamese, so it's a elegant, elongated and stylized cat. However, it differs very well for its wide variety of colors. Orange tones are frequent with various patterns, such as striped, mottled, and calico. Therefore, we can include them among the main breeds of orange cats.
6. Exotic cat
The exotic cat's name doesn't do this breed much justice, as it is native to the United States. There, they bred the Persian cat with other types of cats, obtaining a robust looking cat. However, their coat is shorter and denser and can be of various colors. One of the most common are light orange or cream striped cats.
In this other article you will meet 5 exotic cat breeds.
7. European cat
The European is probably the most ancient cat breed. It was domesticated in ancient Mesopotamia from the African wild cat (Felis Lybica). Later, it arrived in Europe alongside merchant populations of the time.
This breed is characterized by its enormous genetic variability, so it can appear in many different colors and patterns. Among them, the orange color stands out, which appears in solid tones or striped patterns, turtle scale, calico, etc., like the popular white and orange cat.
8. Munchkin
The Munchkin is one of the most distinctive orange cat breeds. This is due to its short legs, which came about as a result of a natural mutation. In the 20th century, some American breeders decided to select and create a series of short legged cats, giving rise to the current characteristics of this breed. However, they have a huge variability of colors, many of them being orange.
9. Manx Cat
The Manx cat comes from European cats who traveled to the Isle of Man, probably with some British ones. There, in the 18th century, a dominant mutation appeared that made them lose the tail. Due to isolation, this mutation has spread to all populations on the island.
Like their European ancestors, Manx cats are very versatile.In fact, orange individuals are one of the most common, and all the usual patterns can be found.
Street cat
The stray or crossbred cat is not a breed, but it is the most common in our homes and on the streets. These cats reproduce following free will, driven by their natural instinct. For that reason, they feature a lot of patterns and colors that give them a very unique beauty.
The color orange is one of the most common among stray cats, so they should be part of this list of orange cat breeds.
So if you want to adopt a red-haired cat, we encourage you to go to a Animal shelter and fall in love with one of your cats, no matter if they are purebred or not.
Other breeds of orange cats
In addition to the aforementioned breeds, there are several other breeds that have orange felines. Therefore, they all deserve to be part of this list of orange cat breeds. They are as follows:
- American Shorthair
- American Wirehair
- Cornish Rex
- devon rex
- selkirk rex
- German Rex
- American Curl
- Japanese bobtail
- British Shorthair
- British Wirehair
- Kurilean Bobtail
- LaPerm
- Minuet
- Scottish Straight
- Scottish Fold
- Cymric
With so many different colors and races, you might be wondering about what is the breed of your feline. In this video we explain how to know your cat's breed:
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