No, I’m not suggesting that you order a DNA test kit for your cat today. Although no shame here if you do.
Cats’ DNA is fascinating because so much of it is visible when you look at them. Did you know:
- Over 80% of orange cats are male, and orange females are usually sterile
- Only 1 in 3000 tortoise shell cats are females
- White cats with blue eyes are usually deaf. White cats with one blue eye and one eye of another color are usually deaf on the blue eyed side
- Black cats are the least likely to get adopted, but they are often super friendly and get along well with other pets
So today would be a fun day to learn more about cat genetics, or just cats in general.
And in case you were wondering, no, I have not purchased DNA testing kits for any of my cats.