How do you get a grey kitten?

Several breeds can produce a grey fluffy kitten, but if you want to be sure their grey coat will remain, then a British Shorthair or Russian Blue are your best bets, but it's not hard to find one in any of the breeds listed.

How is a grey kitten made?

Fever coat is an effect known in domestic cats, where a pregnant female cat has a fever or is stressed, causing her unborn kittens' fur to develop a silver-type color (silver-grey, cream, or reddish) rather than what the kitten's genetics would normally cause.

What breed is a gray kitten?

Domestic shorthair cats—also known as moggy cats, mutts, or mixed breed cats—refer to any shorthair non-pedigreed cat. Domestic shorthairs are the most common cat in the United States, accounting for around 90–95% of their number. They come in any size, shape, coat pattern, or color—including grey!

Are pure grey kittens rare?

Grey Cats Are Not Rare

Grey, also called "blue," is not a rare color among cats and in fact it's a dilute version of black. In addition to solid grey cats, grey can be seen often with patterned cats such as tabbies, particolors, torties, calicos and more.

What colors make grey cats?

The one we need to create gray is eumelanin (black). To have a gray coat, cats also need to have two dilute genes. Cats who inherit a dilute gene from both parents will have a gray coat. Other colors that can be created with the dilute gene are: lilac, fawn, and cream.

CUTE grey kitten playing

What is the rarest cat color?

The albino cat is the rarest of all coat types. Two recessive alleles in the C gene cause complete albinism, and it is extremely rare for cats to get both.

What determines the colour of kittens?

A mother cat can have kittens of different colours

One litter of kittens can contain cats of all different colours, particularly if the mother has mated with more than one male. Male kittens will always inherit their colour from their mother, whereas female kittens will be a combination of the colours of each parent.

Where do grey cats originate from?

Originating from Thailand, the Korat is thought to be a lucky grey cat. So much so, that sometimes they're given as a gift to brides to bring them good luck in their marriage. Possessing big green eyes and an ethereal colouring that makes them seem like they glow, many believe they look like silver-lined clouds.

Will a grey kitten turn black?

No, this cat won't turn black since she's blue (a diluted version of black). Some black kittens are born with grayish coats though and they'll turn black but with those kittens you can see that they indeed are black and not grey.

Are grey cats friendlier?

Black/White Cats or Gray/White Cats

These cats can be quite resourceful and clever. They are very active and are great mousers. However, they are usually less affectionate than other colored cats.

Are grey kittens born grey?

So, these kittens are typically born with cream, frosted silver-grey, or reddish coats. These coats will eventually change to their actual pigmentation after they are born. You can expect the coat to change within a few months to a year after the kitten's birth.

Are grey tabbies rare?

A grey tabby kitten shouldn't be too hard to come by, however, since the tabby pattern and grey color is not uncommon.

Are white and grey cats rare?

Bicolor cats that are black and white are sometimes called "magpies". The cream and white bicolor cat is the rarest of the bicolors, while the black and white or "blue" (grey) and white are the most common.

Can 2 Black Cats have a white kitten?

The solid color gene is recessive, so two solid black cats can't produce a tabby. At least one parent has to be tabby. Also solid white cats, I believe, usually have the dominant white gene, which means at least one parent would have to be white.

Are all grey cats male?

Unlike orange tabby cats, gray tabbies can be found in both sexes equally.

How are grey and white cats made?

Also known as piebald or bi-colour, grey and white is a coat combination that consists of solid grey and areas of white. These white patches are caused by the white spotting gene. The grey and white coat colour is common in both random-bred and purebred cats. The cat fancy refers to the grey colour as 'blue'.

What age do cats start going grey?

Some cats go grey when they are only 3-5 years old, while others can be proud of the amazing colour of their fur until their last days. Statistically, data says that a cat owner should not worry if their cat goes grey at the age of 8-12 years old.

What is a ghost tabby?

A ghost tabby is a genetically solid (aka not tabby) smoke cat who still shows faint tabby markings. Ghost tabby may also apply to young kittens, who often show ghost markings when they're younger even though they aren't smoke.

Why do cats turn grey?

Poor grooming, by the owner or the cat, can result in dandruff or mites that can cause fur to get a whitish film on it. This causes the fur to look gray, when it is in truth still black. Mange, flea infestations, and dust can all turn cats gray very quickly.

What color of cat is the friendliest?

Overall, orange cats and bi-colored cats were characterized as friendly, while black cats, white cats and tri-colored cats were regarded as more antisocial. White cats were considered to be more shy, lazy and calm, while tortoiseshell cats were more likely to be depicted as both more intolerant and more trainable.

What breed is a grey cat with yellow eyes?

The Chartreux is the national cat of France. The national cat of France, this feline sports a stunning, fluffy gray coat with yellow eyes. The Chartreux has a muscular body on slender legs.

What type of cat is all grey?

Chartreux. Known as the historic blue cat of France, Chartreux are one of the three breeds that come in only grey.

Do GREY kittens change color?

As they age, their fur changes until they are a completely different color than the fluff they were born with, a phenomenon known as "fever coat."

What is a silver tabby?

The silver tabby is the best known of the American shorthair's more than 80 color and pattern variations. These cats have a white undercoat that accentuates their bright silver fur and bold black markings, giving them an especially striking appearance.

Do kittens look like their mother or father?

TCS Member. Kittens are just like human kids: you never know what you're going to get in terms of looks and personality! Sometimes, a kitten will be a "clone" of their mom or dad. More often than not, they will be their own unique "combo" and have their own distinct purr-sonality!