Native cats, also known as American short-haired cats, are common breeds of domestic cats. They usually have bright green or golden eyes instead of blue eyes. However, in the case of genetic mutation, local cats may also have blue eyes, because the cat's eye contains a substance called pigment cells, which are responsible for determining the color of the cat's eye. For green-eyed cats, pigment cells mainly produce green pigment; For golden-eyed cats, pigment cells mainly produce yellow pigment.
Blue-eyed cats appear because they carry a mutation called AMC 1 gene, which will cause the pigment cells to fail to work normally, so that the light is not absorbed when it passes through the eyes, but reflected back to form blue. This gene mutation is not common in native cats, so there are relatively few native cats with blue eyes. Even if native cats carry the mutation of AMC 1, their eyes may not always remain blue.
Habits of native cats
Native cats are relatively independent animals. They don't need human companionship and attention like other kinds of cats. Native cats usually find their own food and water and clean themselves. Although the native cat is independent, it still needs some exercise and entertainment. Native cats like to chase small animals, such as mice and birds, as well as toys and climbing.
Native cats pay great attention to their hygiene. They lick their fur with their tongues to keep it clean. In addition, they regularly excrete it in the sand basin to keep the living environment clean. Native cats eat moderately. They don't overeat or be picky about food. They usually move at night to find food and rest during the day. Native cats are very adaptable and can adapt to various climates and environments. They can live indoors or outdoors, or they can live in cities or villages.