Red color is found in cats of different breeds, including in mongrel. It is believed that a mutated gene gave such a color to the animals, which also influenced their peculiar character. It is said that the pigment present in the hair can affect brain activity, although this is just an assumption.
In ancient times, many signs appeared regarding ginger cats. They were credited with various miraculous qualities. The bright color of the cat was a symbol of fun, happiness and prosperity. It was believed that letting in the house a "golden" cat, let in wealth. Red cats were endowed with the properties of defenders and healers. Sick people got up faster if there was a cat of this color next to them. Positive purity was attributed to red purrs - as soon as you stroke it, you will immediately recharge with positive and vitality.
Green-eyed “golden” cats were especially appreciated. It is believed that they are distinguished by the most cheerful and playful disposition, and if you touch such an animal, you can become a bright, chosen person. If a cat dreamed, then this is an alarming sign, it portends instability and unpredictability. And the red-haired beast dreams of a temporary lover. It has long been believed that a cat of this color can foresee events of a negative nature that will affect an established lifestyle.
A red cat can have different shades - from pale cream to fire. Murlyka with a “sunny” color is very popular among lovers of these animals. Specialists in domestic cats - felinologists - emphasize the character traits of red pets. They are considered cunning, impudent, moody and even vindictive. And the redder the color - the more these qualities are manifested. If a red cat appears in the house, then you need to be prepared for the fact that you have to endure its complex nature.
A bright pet needs to be paid more attention and calmly relate to its oddities, because he does not like it when the owner does not respond to whims and whims. If you develop the correct behavior in relation to the cat and let it feel your love, you can get a faithful, affectionate friend, constantly asking for his hands. The red cat loves to play and does so until old age. Therefore, for your pet you need to cook a variety of toys. Everyone who has ever had a ginger cat is sure that such a pet will never be bored.
Red color is also found in thoroughbred animals. The following breeds of red cats are found: Siamese, Persian, British.
Especially interesting are the "fiery" Siamese cats. Their coat may be cream or red. Such Siamese are less aggressive than their classic color.
The red color of the coat of different intensities can often be found in Persian cats. Rarely, but still there are "fiery" British.
Most saffron milk mushrooms among outbred individuals. Cats of this color can be long-haired and short-haired.
Cats of this color are very much appreciated by breeders, because with their help it is possible to get pets with the most diverse coat colors: white-red, tiger, three-color red-white-black, there may also be a red spotted cat. Fully red cats are heterogeneous in color. As a rule, the back is darker, and the sides and stomach are lighter. It is believed that you can not mix bright red individuals with cream, otherwise you can spoil the color of future offspring.
Kittens will be red if both the cat and the cat are red. With a red cat and a tortie cat, the boys will turn red and black, and the girls will be tortoise and red. The red cat and black cat will have black boys, girls - tortoiseshell, but they will not have red kittens. The red cat and the black cat will become the parents of the boys of red, and the girls of the tortoise color.