We’re all cat lovers here, but that doesn’t mean that we don’t prefer some features over others. Some people prefer long fur; other people love cats with black fur. You might be someone who loves cats with dazzling orange eyes, so you wonder: What cats have orange eyes?
Orange eyes are rare in cats, but orange eyes are not impossible in cat breeds like the Devon Rex, Maine Coon, Turkish Van, and others.
Although you won’t come across numerous cats with orange eyes, there are some beautiful breeds with orange eyes. Look through this article to know precisely what cat breeds you should keep an eye on (pun intended!) if you love orange-eyed cats.
Devon Rex
The Devon Rex can have orange eyes.
Not every Devon Rex has orange, but you will remember those who do because they have very large, round eyes that look even bigger on their relatively small faces.
The eyes on a Devon Rex are noticeably wide set, which makes them more striking and memorable for many owners.
You’ll find Devon Rex with orange eyes, but it is more common to find these cats with blue or aqua eyes.
Maine Coon
The massive Maine Coon cat is known to have orange eyes.
Maine Coon cats have large eyes that are more expressive than other cat breeds.
Maine Coon’s eyes are open and wide, much like that of a Persian cat, though a Maine Coon’s eyes are less round.
You can also find Maine Coons with eye colors close to a traditional orange color but generally lean more toward copper or gold with hints of green.
- Copper
- Greenish copper
- Gold
- Green-gold
Turkish Van
Turkish Van cats have eyes that lean more amber than orange.
Since they are an uncommon breed, Turkish Vans are known to have blue or amber eyes; other eye colors mean that the cat is probably not purebred.
A common image has come out for Turkish Vans, especially if you are lucky to visit Turkey.
The Turkish Van is usually presented as a solid white cat with not one eye color but two: one blue and one amber color.
Although this is a popular way the Turkish Van is presented, a Turkish Van does not need to have odd-colored eyes.
Japanese Bobtail
Though known for its bobbed tail, the Japanese Bobtail cat breed is also known for its eyes that can be odd-colored.
The Japanese Bobtail has a higher chance of having heterochromia. This is the fancy term for having two different colored eyes.
In the case of Japanese Bobtails, their eyes are usually blue and an orange-gold color; if you are going by what the Japanese believe, then you will hear these eyes are also called silver and gold rather than yellow or orange.
Since we brought up heterochromia twice now, look at this chart that shows how common heterochromia is in different colored cats:
| Color Of Cat’s Fur | Chance Of Heterochromia |
| Black | Extremely rare in black cats |
| White | More common in white cats |
| Dark color coats, like brown or gray | Uncommon in dark-colored cats |
| Black and white cats | More common than in black cats; less common than in white cats |
Scottish Fold
The Scottish Fold is one of the first breeds that comes to mind when someone thinks of yellow or orange eyes in cats.
Unlike other cat breeds, the Scottish Fold gets its namesake from its unique ears that are folded over.
That doesn’t mean, however, that that is the only striking feature of the Scottish Fold.
Many people point out the large, round eyes of the Scottish Fold cat, which are often yellow or orange.
You’ll notice that the Scottish Fold with fur that is more of a “blue” color will have the brightest orange eyes. The “blue” Scottish Fold does not mean that the cat’s fur is blue. Instead, its fur is gray, but it has somewhat blue undertones.
Persian
Persians have a unique flat face, but they are also a breed with orange eyes.
As a purebred breed, it is essential to discuss some of the problems that Persians can have with their eyes.
Some of the most common eye problems are:
- Corneal sequestra, which means that corneal cells create dark spots on the eyes
- Goopy eyes
- Improper tear duct drainage
- Excess tear production
Persian cats have beautiful eyes, no doubt.
However, the anatomy of their flat faces predisposes Persians to certain eye problems, so you’ll get to know those beautiful orange eyes well if you are a Persian cat owner!
American Wirehair
American Wirehair cats are rare, but they are yet another cat breed with orange eyes.
As with many orange-eyed cats, the American Wirehair cat has orange eyes that are set far apart.
Also, like many other cat breeds we’ve already discussed, you’ll find that most American Wirehair cats have either orange or blue eyes.
The Cat Fanciers’ Association does not state which eye color is more common but instead says that the eye color will usually complement the color of the cat.
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