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Ginger Tabby is originated from United States but German Rex is originated from Germany. Both Ginger Tabby and German Rex are of same weight. Ginger Tabby may live 3 years more than German Rex. Both Ginger Tabby and German Rex has same litter size. Ginger Tabby requires Moderate maintenance. But German Rex requires Low maintenance
All ginger cats are tabbies – they have spots and stripes on their coat. The tabby pattern is a common wild type, and it is believed that medieval cats were tabbies.
Most paintings and medieval manuscripts show them to be tabbies. Many people believe that these ginger cats come from a particular breed but this isn’t the case.
Ginger Cat Appreciation Day takes place in September. These cats, known as Orange Tabby Cats are very popular and they can actually have a yellow-, orange or red fur.
The cat originates from Germany and was developed in about the 1950s. Dr. Rose Scheuer-Karpin found a frizzy-haired black and white cat and chose to breed her.
So as to fix the frizzy hair gene, it was decided to mate the cat further and this was the start of the German Rex.
It was later crossed with the Cornish Rex. The cats were recognized by the International Feline Foundation, but the Cat Fanciers' Association still associates the breed with the Cornish Rex.
Ginger cats have different patterns to the short or long silky coats – mackerel or striped, spotted, patched, ticked, and classic.
In fact the Ginger Tabby isn’t referring to a specific cat breed but rather a distinct color pattern. These cats get their ginger coloring from the pigment pheomelamin, the pigment red-headed humans also have.
The Ginger Tabby can range in size so generally they’re between 3 -6kg in weight. It also seems that a higher number of ginger or orange tabbies are male, put down to genetics. The eyes of the cat can be green, gold or copper.
The Ginger Tabby just loves being around his human family and to show his pleasure, you’ll hear loud purring.
They are affectionate cats and aren’t afraid to show you. These cats have a reputation for being friendly but you also have to bear in mind that a cat’s personality depends on their early socialization with people and other cats.
The Ginger Tabby is an independent, bold, courageous cat with a feisty nature.
This is a medium-sized, muscular domestic cat with a well-developed chest. The cat can weigh between 3 and 6kg.
The legs are fairly long and slender but strong and the tail is thick and furry with a rounded tip. The head is round and the ears are large. The eye colors are always related to the coat color. The coat is short and silky and in many colors and it has a tendency to curl.
These are friendly cats that form a strong bond with their human owners, although they are friendly towards strangers too.
They’re intelligent, lively, and playful too and will fit in well to homes with children.
Because of their playful nature, you want to ensure you provide them with lots of entertaining, stimulating toys.
They’ve got balanced personalities and are known for being sociable, adapting to the lifestyles they find themselves in. They will also get on well with other pets in the home, and enjoy being both indoors and outside.
The link between personality and hair color is a talking point among humans, and so it is with cats.
The Ginger Tabby, with its marmalade shade coat is feisty, playful, bold, courageous, and interesting.
Certainly, when you bring this cat into your home, not only are you going to have a beautiful cat but one that is full of character and charm.
Your German Rex is everything you want in a pet. He is a cat that loves his human family and is prepared to offer loyalty and love in exchange for the same.
He is adaptable and undemanding. Before you invest in such a cat, understand that interaction from you is highly important, so if you don’t have time for an adult pet, it would be kinder not to get this particular cat breed as they crave lots of attention,
Guard your ginger tabby against eating too much and guard against a diet that is nutritionally inadequate as this contributes to poor health.
Cats are carnivores and live on meat but you can speak to your vet about giving your cat the chance of a long life by feeding him proper amounts of a healthy diet.
Make sure he also gets plenty of exercise. Offer him things to climb on, such as an indoor climbing tree so that he can exercise when you’re not there. This is important for helping him stay physically and mentally fit.
All cats are susceptible to bacterial and viral infections. Deadly diseases like this are preventable through vaccination. Vaccines offer protection from other dangerous diseases like feline leukemia virus.
All kinds of parasites – internal and external can invade your cat and make him miserable and sick and a trip to the vet is imperative.
With excellent care and lots of love and attention, your German Rex can reach up to 17 years of age. They aren’t prone to any particular diseases, but diet plays a massive role in their health.
Remember that obesity is a major disease and it in itself can contribute to a host of other illnesses in cats and shorten its life. Excess weight contributes towards arthritis and diabetes and just losing a bit of weight can contribute towards increased mobility.
Dental disease is a common, chronic problem and you need to ensure your pet’s diet promotes dental health. It can be extremely stressful for your cat to have his teeth brushed, but in the case of chronic dental infection, get your pet to a vet.
Have your Ginger Tabby cat spayed or neutered. In females, the ovaries and uterus are removed and in males the testicles are surgically removed.
This common op has health benefits and decreases the likelihood of certain types of cancers in your pet. Very importantly it eliminates the possibility of your pet becoming pregnant or the male cat getting out and fathering unwanted litters. The world has too many unwanted kittens and cats as it is.
Brushing your Tabby cat will help with shedding. If you brush your Tabby once a week, you’ll remove all those loose hairs that gives your cat an ungroomed look. Cats shed more in Spring and Autumn and then you may want to increase your brushing to twice a week. Bear in mind that if your cat has shedding which is abnormal it could well be a nutritional thing. Diet is everything. He may not be getting the right mix of ingredients. Speak to your vet as your Tabby may be requiring more of certain vitamins in his diet.
Clip your cat’s nails and make a point of checking inside his mouth for bad teeth and inside his ears for wax and dirt buildup.
Your Ginger Tabby will need food and water bowls, litter box, sleeping place, collar, and toys as well as a carrier box for when he needs to get to the vet.
The German Rex is a shorthaired breed so a gentle brush once a week will be quite adequate.
As you groom your German Rex, feel for any unusual lumps and make sure there are no signs of sores or rashes on your cat.
Check inside his ears for wax and dirt buildup and signs of redness for infection. If you don’t like to clean the inside of your cat’s ears, there are professional cat groomers and your local vet who will do this for you.
Make sure you feed your Rex the best cat food there is. When you look at the commercially cat manufactured foods there are, you’ll notice that there is dry kibble for cats as well as wet-type foods.
Through trial and error, you’ll learn what your cat likes, but your vet can offer valuable information on what is essential in a cat’s diet. Cats are carnivores so that means their diets have to be high in meat – protein – and low in carbohydrates.
Check out the best cat foods there are – the ones that have all the vitamins and minerals your cat requires to remain healthy.
Provide your cat with a litter box and keep it meticulously clean, scooping out the cat droppings every day and changing the actual sand or grit regularly.
Provide your cat with a warm bed, food and water bowls, toys, collar, and tag, climbing tree and scratching post.
Your kitten must start their first vaccines between 8 and 12 weeks of age. Your kitten will also be dewormed.
Take your cat to the vet when he is sick.