cats.coAbout 80% of orange cats are male due to genetics—the orange coloring comes from a gene on the X chromosome. Males only need one copy of this gene from their mother, while females require two from both parents, making males much more common as orange cats.
Many orange tabby owners say their cats are affectionate and social, greeting humans eagerly and seeking cuddles. While this reputation is popular, personality is shaped by breed and early socialization, not just fur color.
All orange cats are tabbies—they show striped, spotted, or marbled patterns thanks to the agouti gene, and their color is caused by a pigment called pheomelanin. It’s very rare to find an orange cat with a solid coat or non-tabby pattern.
