are there a lot a female black cats?

Question

I was just wondering because I have a female (spayed) black cat who is currently two years old. every other black cat I've known has been a male. I never heard of rare female black ones before. I'm just curious so if you have any info please answer. thanks!

Ragdoll Kitty: I thought so, thanks!

Sasha: really, I didn't know that. my vet never told me that. thanks for the info. hehe!!

Answer 1

There are definite genetic reasons why tortoiseshell or calico cats have their color patterns and are almost 100% female. The pattern is on the X chromsome. The incidence of orange cats is also genetically determined -- 75% chance of being male, 25% chance of being female. That's a chance, just like any mammal has a 50% chance of being male and a 50% chance of being female.

I have never heard that black cats follow any sex related reason for their coloring.

At one time I did want to buy a book on cat genetics and it was something close to $300.

Answer 2

There are probably just as many female black cats as male.

Answer 3

my cat missy has a little black 6 week old female kitten, who is going to her new home in 2 weeks time
Black female cats are more common than a female Ginger

I have a gorgeous female Ginger also called Tinker.

Answer 4

Unlike Calico cats and Red tabbies, there is no genetic basis that black cats should be male OR female.

It's strictly coincidence that you happened to have this experience.

Answer 5

Sure. Where do you think male black cats come from?

Answer 6

.Black female cats are far more common than a calico male cat..

Answer 7

i have a black cat , who is a female & i was told by my vet she is a siamese,,,aparently in mosty siamese litters one cat will be all black...so i've heard,,

Answer 8

I have one, she's a 7 year old Siamese mix.

Answer 9

yes i have 8

Answer 10

hey i have a black male