How to determine whether a cat is male or female?

For young cats, the gender can be mainly determined by the distance between the genitals and the anus. The genitals of a female cat are approximately 1 centimeter away from the anus, while those of a male cat are farther compared to the female. The urethral opening of a male cat is approximately 2.5 centimeters away from the anus. For adult cats, determining the gender can be done simply by checking if there are testicles.

The gender of cats can also be judged based on their coat color. Calico cats and tortoiseshell cats are almost all female. According to statistics, only one male calico cat appears among every 3,000 calico cats. Most orange cats are male. According to incomplete statistics, the ratio of male to female orange cats is approximately 3:1. In fact, there are various methods to determine the gender of cats. The most complex but also the most accurate method is to judge by the genitals. If it is an adult cat that has not been neutered, directly checking for testicles is also a good choice. Of course, for cats with special coat colors, the gender can also be roughly determined by the coat color.