Attention All Ginger Cat Lovers Out There: Here Is The List Of Top 10 Orange Cats Around The World

Orange cats also known as the ginger cats are the orange tabby fur variation of cats who exist with its 80% of the population being male. The orange colour of these cats are caused by the pigment called pheomelanin. The personality of orange cats is often linked with being affectionate, social, friendly and less aloof than the other coloured cats. Here is the list of top 10 ginger cats all around the world:

A cat known for being “gentle giant” due to its large size, affectionate and social nature. It has dense coat with medium to long fur length.
Average lifespan- 12 to 15 years.
Height- 25 to 41cm(male), 20 to 36cm(female)
Weight- 6 to10kg(male), 4 to 7kg(female)
A sleek looking cat also known as greyhound of cats due to its high energy and greyhound like running style. This cat has only wavy down hair, which is only about 1 cm long.
Average lifespan- 11 to 16 years
Height- 20 to 30 cm
Weight- 3.5 to 4.5kg(male), 2.5 to 3kg(female)

A long eared, unique looking cat with big eye and short curled fur. Known for being mischievous, affectionate and have a need for attention.
Average lifespan- 9 to 15 years.
Height- 25 to 30cm
Weight- 3.5 to 4.5 kg(male), 2.5 to 3.5 kg(female)

A short tailed cat with stocky and muscular appearance. This breed comes in both short and long hair coat. They are known to be social, adaptable and have dog like personality.
Average lifespan- 13 to 15 years
Height- 23 to 25cm
Weight- 4.5 to 7.5 kg(male), 3 to 5 kg(female)

A cat known for having long, thick and luxurious coat almost looking like royalty. This breed has a short nose and have a quiet, gentle and sweet nature. They are very laid back, calm, gentle and affectionate.
Average lifespan-12 to 17 years
Height- 25 to 38cm
Weight- 5 to 7 kg(male), 3 to 5 kg(female)

A cat with stocky and sturdy built with a broad and round face. This breed has a very thick and dense coat. They have a gentle, playful, affectionate and independent nature.
Average lifespan- 12 to 20 years
Height- 40 to 51 cm(male), 35 to 45cm(female)
Weight- 5.5 to 8 kg(male), 4 to 5.5kg (female)

A muscular and strong built breed, ranging from over 80 different colours and patterns. They are independent, social, affectionate and easy going in nature.
Average lifespan- 15 to 20 years
Height- 20 to 25cm
Weight- 5 to 7 kg(male), 2.75 to 5.5 kg(female)

A cat known for having short legs, long body with expressive eyes and plumed tail. The breed comes in both shorthair and longhair variety. They have social, loving, playful and even tempered nature.
Average lifespan- 12 to 15 years.
Height- 13 to 18 cm
Weight- 3 to 5 kg(male), 2 to 4 kg(female)

An elegant and slender built cat with medium to long haired coat. This breed is known to commonly have different coloured eyes(heterochromia) and they have social, affectionate, playful and mischievous nature.
Average lifespan- 12 to 18 years
Height- 20 to 25cm
Weight-3.5 to 5 kg(male), 2.5 to 4kg(female)

A cat similar to persian breed with flat facial features, full cheeks, large head, round big and wide set eyes. This breed has a thick, dense coat with fluffy tail. The cat has a quiet, affectionate, playful and independent nature.
Average lifespan- 12 to 15 years
Height- 25 to 30cm
Weight- 3.5 to 7kg(male), 2.5 to 5 kg(female)

This was the list of top 10 orange cat breeds, hope it helps you know the breeds more with their traits and personalities.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. What is the most common orange cat breed?
   The most common orange cat breed is the Domestic Shorthair, a mixed breed cat with orange tabby patterned coat. These cats don't belong to a specific breed and 75% of them are male.
2. Are all orange cats tabby?
   Yes, all orange cats are tabby in appearance as the gene that creates orange coloured fur in cats also creates the tabby pattern in the fur. Sometimes a cat can have subtle tabbies which might not be visible much but no orange cat has a solid orange coloured coat. The tabbies also comes with a unique 'M' tabby pattern on the forehead.
3. Are orange cats more clingy?
   Yes, orange cats are often considered more social, friendly and human oriented than other coloured cats. They seek more human attention, follow home members around and enjoy human company more. This maybe due to the fact that majority of them are male and males are more friendly.