Cats are beautiful animals that can come in a wide array of colors and patterns. The most common primary colors found in cats are red and black as well as white. Cat lovers are all familiar with ...

This video showcases nine stunning Maine Coon cat colors: brown tabby, silver tabby, black, white, red, blue, cream, ...

A new type of cat coat color has officially been discovered. Named salmiak, or ‘salty liquorice,’ the cats have hair strands that start out black, and become white the further they grow from the ...

Our pets don't seem to have much in common with the wild animals they're related to, but the genes that dictate the color patterns in house cats are the same as those that produce the coats of some, ...

From fiery tortoiseshells to sunny orange tabbies, your cat’s coat carries a fascinating genetic story. Researchers have pinpointed the X‑linked mutations that shape these colors and patterns. These ...

As an animal control officer at the Berkeley Animal Shelter, Marcie Burrell watches lighter-colored cats receive more adoption offers than darker-furred cats every day. UC Berkeley doctoral student of ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You’ve probably heard of spooky black cats, chaotic orange cats, and distinguished-looking tuxedo cats.