Cat, what are white gloves?

The so-called "white gloves" means that a cat has a large piece of white hair and its claws are black or other colors, just like wearing a pair of white gloves, hence the name "white glove cat". Such cats are usually very beautiful, and their appearance gives people an elegant and noble feeling.

2. Classic white gloves

There are not few cats with the characteristics of white gloves, and some of them are still classic breeds. For example, Japanese bobtail cat, MaineCoon, Norwegian forest cat, etc. Many cats of these breeds can wear white gloves to make them more attractive.

-Japanese short-tailed cat: This breed has a short tail and often has two or three colors of hair, so it is easy to wear white gloves.

Maine Cat: This is a big cat with thick, soft hair and various colors, so it complements white gloves.

3. The causes of white gloves

Cats can own white gloves largely because of their genetic inheritance. The part of the gene that controls coat color can be divided into two parts, one is the B gene that controls melanin formation, and the other is the O gene that controls color formation. Suppose that cats inherit the B gene, which can affect the formation of melanin. If the cat also inherits the O gene, its coat color is different from that formed by the B gene, and it may appear as white gloves.

4. The meaning of white gloves

In the world of cats, white gloves are usually regarded as a symbol of auspiciousness and luck, because their appearance is outstanding and easy to attract people's attention. In some cultures, white gloves are even considered to bring wealth, happiness and good luck. So, if you want more luck at home, it may be a good choice to have a white glove cat.