Ever wonder about the enchanting allure of gray kittens? Let’s explore the mystique surrounding these fabulous felines. Delve with us into the beautiful world of Gray Kittens, which are, interestingly enough, not technically classified as “gray” by many cat fanciers.
The Enigma Surrounding Gray Kittens
You might be surprised to learn that Gray Kittens don’t officially exist, according to the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA). The central pedigreed cat registry predominantly lists breeds of solid colors: white, black, blue, red, and cream. Curiously, there is no classification for “gray.”
However, ‘blue’ comes closest to what we may perceive as gray. Moreover, hues like tabby and smoke also closely resemble gray. Remember that this discrepancy holds relevance primarily if you’re looking for a pedigreed kitten. Regarding non-pedigreed kittens, a feline’s color classification might not carry the same weight.
Breeding Gray Kittens: A Complex Task
Given its nuances, breeding Gray Kittens requires precision. It begins with selecting a male and female capable of producing gray offspring. Here’s a simple outline of the process:
- Identify kittens with gray or comparably dominant colors.
- Remember, only the color genes of the immediate parents play a role. Color genes from previous generations do not influence the kitten’s color.
- Male kittens inherit both color genes from their mother, while female kittens receive one color gene from each parent.
If you want to breed Gray Kittens, both parents must carry a dominant gray color, especially if you wish to breed gray male kittens. Interestingly, this might indicate why most gray kittens seem to be males.
Embrace the Gray
Long story short, if you come across kittens that appear gray to you, and that’s the color you desire, then by all means—embrace the gray! These adorable fluff-balls would be happy to find a loving home, regardless of their color classification.