The orange coloring is on the X chromosome, so a female needs both parents to pass the orange chromosomes, whereas the male only needs his mom to. Every female has XX chromosomes and every male has XY. Yes, it’s true 80% of orange tabbies are male and 20% female, and here’s why. Is it true there are more orange males than females? If so, why? Why do all tabbies have the M striped marketing on their head? What about the dark stripe coming from the outer corner of their eyes?Īlthough there are religious and mythical explanations, both traits are standard genetic components of a tabby pattern, and likely help with sun glare when hunting (think about a sports player putting black under their eyes). However, most personality traits have more to do with early life or inherited paternal traits, and less to do with coat color or pattern. It’s also possible their striping acting as camouflage makes stalking prey easier, giving them an increase in confidence. Their loud purrs and meows will tell you when they’re happy or hungry. Studies have shown that orange tabbies are very gregarious, vocal, affectionate, and expressive. Many develop harmless freckles on their nose and lips as they get older. Their eyes can be anywhere from bright green to a golden color or even copper. This is when a tortoiseshell cat has spots of orange tabby in its coat, and is called a tortoiseshell tabby or torbie. Sometimes, a 5th pattern, called patched tabby is added.
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