Now, many people have a question before getting a cat, that is, when buying kittens, how can they tell their gender?In fact, as long as you master some methods, you can easily distinguish between male cats and female cats.
So how to distinguish male and female when buying a kitten, and what elements need to be paid attention to?Today I will share with you how to distinguish male and female when buying a kitten, remember 4 elements.
The shape of the outer ***.
This is the most intuitive method and the most commonly used. Generally speaking, the outer *** of male cats is rounded, while the outer *** of female cats is longitudinal cracked. If you the kitten's tail, you can see their outer***. However, it should be noted that this method is only suitable for kittens older than two months, because the outer weight of kittens that are too small is not fully developed, and it is difficult to distinguish.
Inheritance of coat color.
This is a more scientific method, and it is also a more interesting method. We all know that a cat's coat color is determined by genes, which in turn are inherited from their parents. Then, there is a special coat color, which is the tricolor cat, that is, the cat with a mixture of black, white and orange. The coat color of this cat is controlled by two pairs of genes, both of which are on the X chromosome. Therefore, only xx cats can show the coat color of tricolor cats, that is, tricolor cats are all female cats. So, if you see a tricolor cat, you can be sure that it's a female cat.
The number of nipples.
This is a relatively simple method, and it is also a relatively easy to ignore method. Generally, male cats have only four teats, while female cats have six or eight nipples. If you turn your kitten's belly upside down, you can count their nipples. However, it should be noted that this method is also only suitable for kittens older than two months, because the nipples of kittens that are too small have not yet developed significantly, and it is difficult to see clearly.
Expression of character.
This is a more subjective method and a more inaccurate method. In general, male cats have a more lively, curious, aggressive, and playful personality, while female cats have a more docile, quiet, attentive, and fond of being petted. If you spend some time with kittens, you can observe their personalities. However, it is important to note that this method is not absolute, as each cat's personality has its own personality and is also influenced by the environment, so it cannot be judged entirely on this.