![]() ![]() These cats are affectionate family cats perfect for families with children and other pets. ![]() This white cat breed was developed between 19, as a product of cross between Persian cat breeds and American Shorthair cats. The white variety of the Exotic shorthair cat has not yet been recognized by the World Cat Federation, but has been officially recognized by FIFe. For more, read our article where we list all cat breeds with wavy hair. They can present with or without patches, but some are completely white with blue eyes. Its coat can be either medium or short, but is always soft, fluffy and dense.Īs for the coat color, there are many varieties, including black, red and brown. It has a medium-sized, firm and muscular body. This cat is characterized by their curly hair which is the product of a genetic mutation. The Selkirk Rex is a cat breed from the United States, first developed in 1988. Let’s begin with our list of white cat breeds with blue eyes: Selkirk Rex Some breeds of white cats stand out for the coloration of their eyes. For more about albino cats, we recommend reading our article where we discuss caring for an albino cat. If we suspect our cat is an albino, we should take them to a veterinarian for diagnosis. A true albino cat will have very pink skin, but a white cat can have skin of a grayish or blackish tone. We can help determine by looking at the skin. So a white cat with green eyes won't be an albino. For example, all albino cats will have blue in their eyes, but not all will be noticeably red. This is because albinism can vary to a certain degree. It can be difficult to differentiate between a white cat and an albino cat. ![]() The only similarity is they have white fur. They won't have the albino gene and won't have associated health problems. A white ‘non-albino’ cat can have eyes eyes of different colors. Because of this, not all white cats are considered albino. Albino cats are also incredibly sensitive to prolonged and intense sun exposure.Īlbinism in cats can occur in cats of any breed, even those that do not generally carry white coats. In addition, cats with albinism are susceptible to suffering from both deafness and blindness. The main characteristic of an albino cat is an unblemished white coat, blue/red eyes and pink skin on the nose, eyelids, ears and paw pads. Albinism occurs when both parents carry the recessive gene. Read on to learn about some of the most popular grey cat breeds.Before we share our full list of white cat breeds, you may be wondering what’s the difference between an albino cat and a white cat breed? Albinism is caused by a genetic mutation, which affects the levels of melanin in the cat's skin, coat and eyes. Many of the pedigreed cat breeds recognized by the Cat Fanciers Association and The International Cat Association come in grey or blue. Some breeds do not come in grey at all, including the Bombay, Burmilla, Havana Brown, Japanese Bobtail, Khao Manee, Ragdoll, Siamese, Singapura, and Tonkinese. Other popular cat breeds come in grey or blue, but also appear in other colors, whether solid or patterned. Some cat breeds only come in grey or blue, such as the Chartreux, Korat, Nebelung, and Russian Blue. The dilute versions of calico and tortoiseshell cats also have some grey color in their coats, but in these coat patterns, grey is mixed with orange or tan (tortoiseshell) or orange/tan and white (calico).Īlso Read: Tortoiseshell Versus Calico Cats: What’s The Difference Between Them? Grey cats also come in a variety of different patterns, including solid grey, grey tabby, grey spotted tabby, grey ticked tabby, grey spotted, grey pointed, and bi-colored (grey with white). In cats, grey coats come in a range of hues, from very light silvery grey to deep slate blue. The color grey, which is also called blue, is a dilute variation of black, which is a very common color in cats. Though grey is one of the most beautiful colors found in cats, grey cats are not particularly rare. ![]()
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