Albino. We'll finish out our list of rare cat colors with the rarest of them all: albino. This is when there's no coloring at all, and it impacts not just a cat's fur, but also its eyes and skin.
Cyanosis can happen at any age, but if it is found in a young cat, a genetic defect is often the underlying issue. When there is diminished oxygen in the blood, it changes color to a blueish tone. The off-colored blood, in turn, gives tissue color a blue, purple, or brownish tinge.
Generally, the colours, which can be termed differently depending on the breed, are: white, red, blue, black, cream, cinnamon, fawn and brown. The colour of a cat depends completely on genetics. The two primary colours in cats are black and red. Every other shade is a variation of those colours, except for white.
Cream can show up in any number of patterns, such as a full cream colored tabby cat to a cream colored pointed cat. While many purebred cats are starting to become more popular in the cream color, it's still very rare in domesticated, non-pedigreed felines.
This color is extremely rare from a genetics stand point, even in pedigree cats. Let's talk about what gives cats this beautiful color, along with some other fascinating facts.
The Sokoke cat is said to be the rarest cat in the world. Rather than being a man-created breed, the Sosoke is a naturally occurring, tiny wildcat that can be found only in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Preserve in Kenya (Africa).
Kitty and Tiger are among the top cat names, but popular baby names such as Luna and Oliver are top choices for cats as well. Along with Luna, other popular girl cat names include Bella, Lucy, Daisy, and Willow -- all also popular for human babies.
To be called “calico”, three colours must be present: black, white and orange. Another interesting fact is that approximately one calico in 3,000 is male. So, if you see a Calico cat, you can almost be assured that it will be a female cat. A similar cat to Calico's is the Tortoiseshell or Torties for short.
A Maltese (Italian: [malˈteːze]) is any cat whose fur is either completely, or primarily, gray or blue and is of indeterminate breed.
The Purple Cat was founded in 2003 to offer day-program alternatives for adults with disabilities. Clients participate in a wide range of vocational functions, creative projects and classes that develop daily-living skills. The goal is to prompt each individual to achieve his or her potential.
The Cheshire Cat
It wasn't until 1951, when Disney released their animated version of Alice in Wonderland that the famous, trouble-making, perception-of-reality-challenging cat donned his purple and pink stripes.
– Check the nose leather and paw pads. A blue point has slate gray, a lilac point has lavender pink.
Entirely or primarily black cats will be less likely adopted—and more likely euthanized—than cats of other colors.
Some cat lovers think the prettiest colors are common one like black, orange, or brown tabby, with or without white markings. Other people prefer rare colors, such as chocolate, cinnamon, lilac, cream, tortoiseshell, or colorpoint.
Cats carry bacteria in their mouths, which can lead to local or systemic infection if a cat licks an open wound. Immunocompromised people are most at risk. Acquiring a disease from your cat is very rare, but to be safe, don't let your cat lick your face or any cuts on your skin.
Orange tabby cats are usually male.
In fact, up to 80 percent of orange tabbies are male, making orange female cats a bit of a rarity. According to the BBC's Focus Magazine, the ginger gene in cats works a little differently compared to humans; it is on the X chromosome.
– Calico Tabby or “Tabico” for short – A calico mixed with a brown tabby, so you get brown and orange tabby markings plus larger patches of white.
Avoid Ordinary Names
When trying to name your cat, steer clear of overused names such as Felix, Whiskers, Socks, and Tiger.
During the early modern period, the name grimalkin – and cats in general – became associated with the devil and witchcraft.
Ragdoll $1,000 – $1,300
Pet Ragdolls can start at $1,000, whereas show-quality Ragdoll cats can be anywhere from $1,500 – $4,000.
Nala – The world's most followed cat
It wasn't always plain sailing for Nala though – before she was one of the best loved cats in the world, she was a sickly shelter cat. With the right medicine and a little care, Nala grew up to be a healthy and lovable cat and is now cherished by millions.
Janus cats are born with the condition Diprosopia, a congenital disorder where cats are literally born with two faces. Diprosopia in cats is an abnormality where a cat's face widens as it develops and then duplicates another face.