Genetic defect

Question
Hi,

I want to add a female organe tabby to my family. I was just told by a humane society that if I find a female that it will have a genetic defect and that is way there aren't many of them.
Have you ever heard this?

Thanks so much.

Julie

Answer
Hi Julie,

I have never heard of this and doubt if it is true. I have had an orange tabby female in the past with no problems at all.  I have worked for three different veterinarians and have never heard of this.  Sorry, I could be wrong, but I don't think that's true at all.

God Bless,
Becky