Can you distinguish a male from a female cat by its fur?

how to tell cat gender. Story at-a-glance -. Figuring out whether your cat is male or female is really not the huge challenge many people think it is. In fact, the biggest hurdle ... at those tiny private parts. For purposes of accuracy, it's best to wait until a kitten is at least a month old to try to determine its gender. read more

Three-colored cats are always female. This is the only case in which you can tell the cat's sex for sure by its fur color. Most marmalade (red tabby) cats are male, but some are female, so you can't tell for sure by that. read more

Look for genitalia characteristic of a male cat. The surest way to tell the difference between a male and female cat is by examining the cat's physical features below its tail. Begin by looking for male genital features, which can be somewhat easier to spot. read more

If your cat is female, you’ll find her genital opening (vulva) immediately below her anus, and it will be in the shape of a vertical slit. If your cat is male, his genital opening (penis) will be a noticeable distance from his anus – about ½ inch in kittens and 1 inch in adults – and will be a rounded shape. read more