Why are my cats eyes blue and green?

Although it’s quite rare, a condition called heterochromia can result in cats having two different coloured eyes. These odd-eyed cats typically have one iris (the coloured part of the eye) that’s blue while the other is either green, brown or yellow. Heterochromia can also affect dogs and even humans too.

What is the rarest color of cat eyes?

Obviously it’s not going to be a lighter color like green, blue, or yellow, therefore, the rarest eye color in cats is actually orange/amber! This glowing hue is quite common in the traditional “British Blue” British Shorthair cat, but it can also been seen in cats with tabby markings or other solid coat patterns, too.

Are green eyes cats rare?

Green-eyed cats are relatively common; and cats with eyes with shades of green have become common in random-bred cats (called moggies).

Why do cats have light colored eyes?

That’s because of the refraction of light through a clear surface. The same thing happens with blue-eyed cats: They have no pigment cells in their irises, and because the eye has a rounded shape, light refracts through that rounded surface and produces the blue eye color in cats.

Can domestic cats have blue eyes?

Cat breeds with blue eyes include the Siamese, Balinese, Himalayan, Persian, Birman and Javanese. There is also the very rare Ojos Azules breed, which can produce cats with dark coats and blue eyes. The blue eyes in these breeds are not connected with deafness, Dr. Lyons says.

Are black cats with green eyes?

All cats have beautiful eyes, but the dark, shiny coats of black cats offer the perfect enhancement to any eye colour. Most black cats have green eyes but some have blue or yellow, and their black coats make their eyes stand out beautifully.

What is a black cat with green eyes called?

The Bombay is a short-haired breed of domestic cat, closely related to the Burmese. Bombay cats are typically characterized as having an all-black coat, black soles, black nose and mouth, with copper or green eyes.

Why does my black cat have green eyes?

Most of the time, cats with bright copper eyes or bright green eyes are the result of selective breeding. In non-pedigreed cats, black cats can have yellow, copper, or green eyes depending on the amount of melanin, which also is the result of complex genetics.

Are white cats rare?

Pure white cats are fairly rare in the general cat population, as they require a gene that hides every other possible coat color and pattern in a cat’s genetic makeup. They also tend to have light-colored eyes. If you’re looking to adopt one of these striking felines, here are 10 breeds that produce white cats.