subject: Gray Kitten Pictures: Where Did The Grey Color Arise? [print this page] Nowadays, a vast collection of cute kitten pictures are displayed in the world wide web. Cat lovers need not worry much because of the convenience technology has offered everyone. But do gray kittens actually exist?
There are many colors and patterns that are genetically possible in the feline population. Although they don't determine a cat's breed, colors have powerful influence in choosing a kitten that one wants. So, how did all these incredible color combinations come about?
Eyeing for those gray kitten pictures would mean exploring the world of gray coloring. Solid gray cats are sometimes called Maltese to the fact that the gray coloring is very rampant in Malta, a small island state located in Southern Europe.
Fun Facts
Since black is dominant and white is a masking genes, the two cannot mix. Unless, there is a blue or silver cat either or both of the parent's bloodline, the kittens are probably not going to be gray.
Remember that the term blue refers to the gray-blue color also known as gray. The gray color is a dilute version of black described by some as deep bluish-gray. Some breeds are more associated with this color, but it can be seen in many breeds or with mixed-breed cats.
The Grey World of Cats
A silver tabby has black stripes on a white ground color. With white hair roots, the tabby pattern is actually enhanced by the greater heterogeneity between the almost-white ticked hairs and the full color of the solid hairs.
A blue point has gray points and a light gray or beige body. A solid blue is blue-gray all over. It may be a dark slate gray, a medium gray, or a pale ash gray. Smokes are the solid version of silver tabbies. These cats are very dramatic because when they move, the hair parts and the white undercoat can be seen.
Studies in the past linked some traits to the cat's colors. Such example would point to the silver tabby Persians. They are tagged as good pets. They have the calm tranquillity common to British breeds of cats. When on show display an aristocratic dignity they make it quite plain that acclaim is an essential part of their lives.
Black and White Tidbits
Bi-color kittens are those who have patches of white and any solid color. Black and white bi-color has a background of white with clearly outlined black areas, as opposed to shaded points. Black and white kittens are the typical range of bicolor patterns.
Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder
Choosing from among the varieties of colors, patterns, and breeds for the cutest kitten is in the eye of the cat lover. If you see any cinnamon, or cream or gray or some black and white kittens that capture the onlooker's interest, then give them a nice, clean home to grow up to be a healthy cat.
