We were sitting around (like most cats do) and we were admiring the Tabbys on Tabby Cat Day and we sent our furrend Precious a text asking if she was admiring our tabbiness...
AND she asked us if there was a special day for Gray (or Grey) Cats. We had NOT done a badge for Gray (or Grey) cats so we did some digging...
Fun facts about grey cats
Grey cats are stunning, with their sleek and shiny coats, and their emerald, gold, or sapphire eyes. They are also known for their playful and curious nature, as well as their intelligence and sociability. But did you know that the colour grey is genetically a form of black?
The Genetics of Grey Cats
Despite the many different shades of grey, from dove to oyster, and even the deepest slate, all grey cats are genetically black. The dilution gene, which comes in two versions, full-colour and dilute, affects the density of fur pigment. The dilute version causes the pigment to be deposited unevenly, resulting in a washed-out or dusty look. When a cat with black genes gets two dilute genes, one from each parent, it becomes a solid grey.
The Many Breeds of Grey Cats
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We and found out
17 comments:
I didn't know that, and assumed Maltese cats came from Malta. Precious is very deserving of her day.
We learned so many new things this morning. Grey cats are gorgeous and Precious is beautiful!
Hari OM
Oh, I knew about the genetics and breeds - but I did NOT know about the name Maltese as a generic for all grey! However wonderfurs! Thanks for that research, Marv (and the one with thumbs...) Hugs and whiskeries YAM-aunty xxx
I am so furry honored that you chose me to represent us wonderful grey kitties! I am curious kitty and was furry playful in my younger years. Now as a queen maltese, I spend my days lounging in comfort (and in temporary heat, mol). I enjoyed seeing this post and luv all of you. Give BFF Jo Jo a pet and purr and so on thru the rest of the family. Precious (and Lynn, whose thumbs I use)
how cool... weimaraner kitties ;O)
We learned something today!
How nice of you to create a special day for all our grey kitty friends.
Chaplin: "This is a great idea! We didn't know Maltese was a color, not a breed!"
Charlee: "Happy Grey Cat Day to all the grey kitties out there! Like our legendary sister Pooh Bear!"
I am sending this to my son because they have a gray cat, and I knew none of this and I am thinking Dan and Michelle do not know this either.
I learned something today...about Maltese...grey...cats! Happy Maltese Cats Day!
We want ALL of our furrends to feel special and AWESOME! Keep being AWESOME! Marvleous Marv
That was so nice of you! Precious is so adorable and has the prettiest furs!
My Brody and Precious have a little something going on. She is a beautiful girl. XO
What a great idea, to celebrate the grey/gray or Maltese cat! We had one, Fat Boy, and he was such a love. Thank you for starting a special day just for wonderful solid gray cats.
Oona: "Hello everyone! Oona was not sure if Marvelous Marv would be notified of her reply to his comment, so she wanted to let you know that she would be happy to represent all the other ninja kitties out there. Thank you for asking her!”
We love your excellent idea. Precious is so beautiful. Happy Maltese Cats Day! XO
We had neffur heard of Maltese cats before! Precious IS beautiful, thanks for creating a day just for her!
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