- Facts
- Size and Weight: Mature males weigh 11 to 15 pounds and females weigh 8 to 12 pounds.
- Coat:
Orange Tabby cats have coats
with short, dense hair. - Head and Muzzle: The head is large with full cheeks and the muzzle is square.
- Body: These cats are strong, muscular, powerful cats with well developed shoulders.
- Colors: The Orange Tabby cat has classic tabby patterns (mackerel and patched) and can be brown, red, blue, cream and cameo.
- Life Expectancy: They live an average of 15 to 20 years.
- Popularity: They are a popular working cat.
- Habitat: They are basically outdoor cats and love to lounge outside on porches.
- Origins
- Country of Origin: They originated in Britain.
- Lineage: They are probably a hybrid of the British short hair Orange Tabby and American domestic cats.
- Date Admitted to CFA: They were admitted to the CFA in 1965.
- Historical Information: The first Orange Tabby cat was imported to the US by Jane Cathcart in 1940. The cat was an English short haired cat named Champion Belly of Bradford. The first Orange Tabby cat registered in the US was a male cat named Buster Brown. In 1965, the CFA awarded the best cat prize to the American short hair Orange Tabby male named Shawnee Trademark. Orange Tabby Cats Defining Characteristics
- Training Ease: Persistence during training is needed.
- Temperament: They are confident and dependable. Their calm temperament enables them to face adversaries cool and collected.
- Tolerance to Children: They love children.
- Behavior: They are good natured cats with friendly attitudes.
--Concerns
- Health Issues: Proper inoculations should be given within 12 to 16 months of birth.
- Feeding: A good, balanced, commercial diet is needed.
- Exercise Needs: They need a lot of exercise.
- Grooming Needs: The Orange Tabby needs brushed regularly, bathed when needed, and the eyes and ears need cleaned occasionally.
- Special Household Needs: A spacious corner of the house is needed for play and a scratching board is needed to save furniture.
- Travel Needs: They need very little to travel.
- Getting Along With Other Pets: They get along well with other pets.
- How to Choose your Cat Breed
- What to Look for In A Healthy Cat:
A
healthy cat should have a good textured coat, clear eyes and ears,
the correct number of toes, and good tail movement. - What You Will Need For A New Cat: A new cat needs a cat-coat brush, nail trimmers, cat shampoo and conditioner, a tooth brush, a scratching post, cat toys, feeding and drinking bowls, a litter box with kitty litter, ear buds to clean the ears, and a bed.
- Cat-Proofing Your House: The doors and windows without screens should remain closed and fragile articles should stay out of reach.
How to Make Your New Cat Feel At Home: A new cat needs to be played with, caressed, loved, and talked to.
