{"id":151148,"date":"2022-07-11T15:44:08","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:44:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/"},"modified":"2022-07-11T15:44:08","modified_gmt":"2022-07-11T15:44:08","slug":"what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/","title":{"rendered":"What color eyes do grey tabby cats have?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_color_eyes_do_grey_tabby_cats_have\" title=\"What color eyes do grey tabby cats have?\">What color eyes do grey tabby cats have?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_breed_of_cat_is_grey_with_blue_eyes\" title=\"What breed of cat is grey with blue eyes?\">What breed of cat is grey with blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Are_gray_tabbies_rare\" title=\"Are gray tabbies rare?\">Are gray tabbies rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Can_a_cat_have_blue_eyes\" title=\"Can a cat have blue eyes?\">Can a cat have blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Are_grey_tabbies_rare\" title=\"Are grey tabbies rare?\">Are grey tabbies rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_breed_is_a_grey_tabby_cat\" title=\"What breed is a grey tabby cat?\">What breed is a grey tabby cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Are_grey_tabby_cats_nice\" title=\"Are grey tabby cats nice?\">Are grey tabby cats nice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Are_grey_tabby_cats_mean\" title=\"Are grey tabby cats mean?\">Are grey tabby cats mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_breed_is_my_cat_with_blue_eyes\" title=\"What breed is my cat with blue eyes?\">What breed is my cat with blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_breed_is_a_blue_grey_cat\" title=\"What breed is a blue grey cat?\">What breed is a blue grey cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_breed_is_my_gray_cat\" title=\"What breed is my gray cat?\">What breed is my gray cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Are_all_gray_cats_called_Russian_blue\" title=\"Are all gray cats called Russian blue?\">Are all gray cats called Russian blue?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_is_a_grey_tabby_called\" title=\"What is a grey tabby called?\">What is a grey tabby called?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_is_the_rarest_tabby_cat\" title=\"What is the rarest tabby cat?\">What is the rarest tabby cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Are_grey_tabbies_nice\" title=\"Are grey tabbies nice?\">Are grey tabbies nice?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_does_a_grey_tabby_cat_mean\" title=\"What does a grey tabby cat mean?\">What does a grey tabby cat mean?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Are_blue_eyes_rare_for_cats\" title=\"Are blue eyes rare for cats?\">Are blue eyes rare for cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Can_a_domestic_cat_have_blue_eyes\" title=\"Can a domestic cat have blue eyes?\">Can a domestic cat have blue eyes?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Do_any_cats_eyes_stay_blue\" title=\"Do any cats eyes stay blue?\">Do any cats eyes stay blue?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Are_cats_with_blue_eyes_blind\" title=\"Are cats with blue eyes blind?\">Are cats with blue eyes blind?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_are_gray_tabby_cats_known_for\" title=\"What are gray tabby cats known for?\">What are gray tabby cats known for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_makes_a_grey_tabby\" title=\"What makes a grey tabby?\">What makes a grey tabby?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#How_can_I_tell_what_breed_my_tabby_cat_is\" title=\"How can I tell what breed my tabby cat is?\">How can I tell what breed my tabby cat is?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#Is_a_grey_tabby_cat_rare\" title=\"Is a grey tabby cat rare?\">Is a grey tabby cat rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-color-eyes-do-grey-tabby-cats-have\/#What_makes_a_grey_tabby_cat\" title=\"What makes a grey tabby cat?\">What makes a grey tabby cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_color_eyes_do_grey_tabby_cats_have\"><\/span>What color eyes do grey tabby cats have?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Grey Tabbies can have a range of different eye colors Depending on the breed of your Tabby cat, they can have different eye colors, including <b>yellow, green, copper, hazel, and blue.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_of_cat_is_grey_with_blue_eyes\"><\/span>What breed of cat is grey with blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Chartreux. <b>Chartreux cats are the national cat of France. This breed likely originated in ancient Persia and is rare outside of Europe. This kitty is almost immediately recognizable for its blue-gray fur and copper-colored eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_gray_tabbies_rare\"><\/span>Are gray tabbies rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A grey tabby kitten shouldn&#8217;t be too hard to come by, however, since the tabby pattern and grey color is <b>not uncommon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_cat_have_blue_eyes\"><\/span>Can a cat have blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blue eyes in cats are generally caused by a lack of pigment, and all kittens are born with blue eyes because cats don&#8217;t develop eye pigmentation until they&#8217;re around six weeks old, when the production of melanin kicks in.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_grey_tabbies_rare\"><\/span>Are grey tabbies rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A grey tabby kitten shouldn&#8217;t be too hard to come by, however, since the tabby pattern and grey color is <b>not uncommon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_a_grey_tabby_cat\"><\/span>What breed is a grey tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>American Shorthair<\/b> Though American shorthairs can be a vast array of colors and patterns, gray tabby cats are one of the most popular. This all-American breed can be traced back to the Mayflower and other working cats who came to the New World with European settlers.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_grey_tabby_cats_nice\"><\/span>Are grey tabby cats nice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In general, <b>grey tabby cats are friendly. These kitties are very affectionate, and they get along with other pets and kids easily.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_grey_tabby_cats_mean\"><\/span>Are grey tabby cats mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Though it&#8217;s difficult to make generalizations about tabbies because they come from so many breeds, many tabby cat owners say their cats are <b>friendly, affectionate, and playful.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_my_cat_with_blue_eyes\"><\/span>What breed is my cat with blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want a blue-eyed, purebred cat, look for breeds with seal-point coloring, which is genetically tied to blue eyes. Cat breeds with blue eyes include the <b>Siamese, Balinese, Himalayan, Persian, Birman and Javanese. Ragdolls are known for sparkling blue eyes, but not all Ragdolls have this color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_a_blue_grey_cat\"><\/span>What breed is a blue grey cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are several cat breeds that always produce blue or gray fur, of whom the adjective may be used. These are the <b>Russian Blue, the Chartreux and the Korat, none of which are associated with Malta. There are several other breeds that often produce blues such as the British Shorthair.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_my_gray_cat\"><\/span>What breed is my gray cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Domestic shorthair catsalso known as moggy cats, mutts, or mixed breed catsrefer to any shorthair non-pedigreed cat. Domestic shorthairs are the most common cat in the United States, accounting for around 9095% of their number. They come in any size, shape, coat pattern, or colorincluding grey!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_all_gray_cats_called_Russian_blue\"><\/span>Are all gray cats called Russian blue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unless you&#8217;ve got breed papers on hand, it&#8217;s hard to prove that grey cat nestled on your lap is a true Russian blue or a domestic shorthair. <b>Nearly all Russian blues share some traits: a short, dense coat; uniform grey fur, which breeders and fanciers call blue, with silvery tipping; and green eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_grey_tabby_called\"><\/span>What is a grey tabby called?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tabby cat, also known as <b>grey tiger, or simply tabby is the name for domestic cats with fur coats of stripes, dots, lines or swirling patterns. These cats often have a mark that looks like the letter M on their foreheads. Tabbies are not a cat breed.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_tabby_cat\"><\/span>What is the rarest tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ticked tabbies are the rarest among the common tabby cats, and it can be challenging to find one.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_grey_tabbies_nice\"><\/span>Are grey tabbies nice?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>A Gray Tabby Cat Makes a Good Housemate<\/b> While there are some true feral felines who prefer to eschew human contact, many youngsters are friendlier to people. Or they simply come around because yummy food and a chin scratch feels pretty good.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_a_grey_tabby_cat_mean\"><\/span>What does a grey tabby cat mean?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>All Grey Tabby cats have the agouti gene<\/b> The gene that&#8217;s responsible for grey Tabbies, as well as every other Tabby shade, is the agouti gene. This is a dominant gene, so if a cat has this gene, they will be Tabby colored! That&#8217;s one of the reasons that you find Tabby cats in a huge range of different cat breeds.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_blue_eyes_rare_for_cats\"><\/span>Are blue eyes rare for cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Blue eyes are actually quite rare in adult cats, so it&#8217;s a treat to see them! If you&#8217;re a fan of beautiful blue eyes, then you may be wondering what kind of cats have blue eyes? Well look no further! Check out our list of the most beautiful blue-eyed cat breeds!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_a_domestic_cat_have_blue_eyes\"><\/span>Can a domestic cat have blue eyes?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you want a blue-eyed, purebred cat, <b>look for breeds with seal-point coloring, which is genetically tied to blue eyes. Cat breeds with blue eyes include the Siamese, Balinese, Himalayan, Persian, Birman and Javanese. Ragdolls are known for sparkling blue eyes, but not all Ragdolls have this color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_any_cats_eyes_stay_blue\"><\/span>Do any cats eyes stay blue?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All kittens are born with nominally blue eyes, and <b>some cats retain this apparent hue throughout life.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_cats_with_blue_eyes_blind\"><\/span>Are cats with blue eyes blind?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A: <b>Blue-eyed, white cats are not more prone to blindness &#8211; either hereditary or acquired &#8211; than other cats. Your friends may be confusing blindness with deafness: here, the situation is completely different. Hereditary deafness is a major concern in white cats, and even more so if one or both irises are blue in color.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_gray_tabby_cats_known_for\"><\/span>What are gray tabby cats known for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Ticked tabbies are the rarest among the common tabby cats, and it can be challenging to find one.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_grey_tabby\"><\/span>What makes a grey tabby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>This feline sports the familiar tabby pattern as well as the M-shaped marking on the forehead; that&#8217;s why they are also called tiger cats. Grey tabbies are known for <b>their lovely temperament and adorable appearance. They are also praised for their intelligence and trainability.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_can_I_tell_what_breed_my_tabby_cat_is\"><\/span>How can I tell what breed my tabby cat is?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re really eager to find out exactly what breeds are in your cat&#8217;s DNA, you should take a trip to the vet! <b>Your vet can help you with a DNA test. Not only will this show you exactly what breeds are in your cat&#8217;s ancestry, but it can also identify any potential health issues you should watch out for.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_grey_tabby_cat_rare\"><\/span>Is a grey tabby cat rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A grey tabby kitten shouldn&#8217;t be too hard to come by, however, since the tabby pattern and grey color is <b>not uncommon.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_grey_tabby_cat\"><\/span>What makes a grey tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>All Grey Tabby cats have the <b>agouti gene<\/b> The gene that&#8217;s responsible for grey Tabbies, as well as every other Tabby shade, is the agouti gene. This is a dominant gene, so if a cat has this gene, they will be Tabby colored! That&#8217;s one of the reasons that you find Tabby cats in a huge range of different cat breeds.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents What color eyes do grey tabby cats have?What breed of cat is grey with blue eyes?Are gray tabbies rare?Can a cat have blue eyes?Are grey tabbies rare?What breed is a grey tabby cat?Are grey tabby cats nice?Are grey tabby cats mean?What breed is my cat with blue eyes?What breed is a blue&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151148"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=151148"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/151148\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=151148"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=151148"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=151148"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}