Those who love fluffy creatures called “cats” probably know such a sign that the owners of three colors bring happiness and luck to the house. It is believed that the “happiest” of them are fur coats with coat colors of white, black and
red.What does this mean?
Perhaps this combination explains the sign. If we analyze all the colors by values, then:
- white symbolizes purity and innocence;
- the redhead saves from diseases (such a cat brings wealth to the owner's house);
- black protects from evil spirits.
When all of them are united in one representative, it turns out that tricolor cats should be appreciated by people more than the rest of their companions.
What do people think about them in the world?In Japan, the Maneki Neko figurine is placed near the front door so that it draws wealth into the house, a happy fate. This is a three-colored cat, which holds one paw near the ear, as if meeting a guest. According to Japanese belief, greeting from the owners is prosperity for their home.
In countries of the Muslim religion, tricolor cats protect the house from a possible fire. In England, it is a living symbol of warmth and protection. Sailors must have such a cat on their ship as a sign of a talisman against possible troubles. And fishermen consider tricolor murka capable of feeling better than others the likelihood of near bad weather.
Only girls
By the way, when we say “three-colored cats”, this does not mean males at all. Just the opposite. A male cat among its furry relatives with a similar color is a very rare phenomenon. Statistics show that for three thousand cats with three colors of hair only one male is born, for which fate destroys him with barrenness.
This genetic anomaly is found, as a rule, only in the "female" part of the feline "people". All mammals have it and is called by scientists an alternative gene. In the female body, the set of chromosomes looks like XX, and in the male, XY. However, in the female chromosome, in one of X, there may be signs that not only determine sex, but also others, possibly unfavorable. So they are masked by an alternative gene, which in cats spills into a three-color color.
To the question of whether there are tricolor cats in the breed of tortie cats, one can answer unequivocally - no. It is due to the fact that males do not have a second chromosome X.
Among which breeds are found?
Tricolor cats are mostly purebred creatures. Such coat colors are divided into two types:
- "Calico" - red and black colors dominate;
- “Harlequin” - a cat is all white, only the sixth part of her body has other colors (usually on the muzzle, back and tail).
The fact that tricolor cats do happen, we know, but they are very rare. This is confirmed by the fact that in one American city a kitten was born, namely a male with three colors of wool. He is in a society for the protection of animals and is waiting for his "adoption".
Take care of them!
So, dear readers and lovers of furry creatures, be attentive to them! After all, tricolor cats are a rarity, and the same cats are happiness and luck. But who does not want to be happy?