Do you know the Puss in Boots well? On the occasion of his big comeback in the DreamWorks movie Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish, currently in theaters, Ziggy shares with you 10 things to know about the most famous cat in leather boots. Puss in Boots is back in theaters! For the holiday season, our favorite feline, lover of licking, burglar, and fearless challenger, Puss in Boots, is back in the DreamWorks movie Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish. To mark his grand return, Ziggy is proud to partner with the DreamWorks movie Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish (currently in theaters) to bring a magical and tasty Christmas to all our little companions.   Puss in Boots is the most famous cat, but what does he have in store for us in this new installment? Here are 10 things to know about Puss in Boots (perfect to impress at the coffee machine!) 10 things to know about Puss in Boots 1/ "I am known by many names..." Our favorite feline has many names. Did you know that some call him El Macho Tomcat, The Licker of Lick, or Iron Paw? Legendary nicknames that suit him so well. 2/ After 11 years away, Puss in Boots hasn’t aged a bit DreamWorks' Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish is the most anticipated film of the year-end. And for good reason: it’s been 11 years since we last saw his charming little face on the big screen! The first film was released on November 16, 2011. For his big return, younger audiences can finally see him in theaters, with a big popcorn jump included. Yes, what would a good movie session be without sweet or salty popcorn? At Ziggy, we're team salty popcorn 😺 11 years is a long time, but rest assured, Puss hasn’t aged a bit. We’d love to know his secret of youth! 3/ But he has used up 8 of his 9 lives! In this new chapter of the DreamWorks Shrek saga, our hero with the seductive gaze will discover that his passion for adventure and disregard for danger have come at a high price: he has used up eight of his nine lives! So to land on his feet again, Puss in Boots embarks literally on the quest of his life and sets off on an epic journey through the Black Forest to find the Star of the Ultimate Wish, the only one that can restore his lost lives. A dangerous and fantastic quest that will keep all viewers on the edge of their seats! 4/ Kitty Softpaws will help Puss again Since he only has one life left, Puss will have to show humility and ask for help from his former partner and lifelong best enemy: the captivating Kitty Softpaws, whom we met in the first Puss in Boots film released in 2011. Will these two manage to get along? Find out in DreamWorks Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish, currently in theaters. 😺 5/ Perro, Puss in Boots' new companion In their quest, Puss and Kitty will be reluctantly helped by Perro. Perro is not a cat but a little dog who dreams of becoming a therapy assistance dog. A true chatterbox who accepts his constant misfortunes and adversity without ever giving up, with an unshakable grace and humor. Even in the worst situations, he can focus on the light at the end of the tunnel. By meeting Puss and Kitty, he finds himself propelled into a world as exciting as it is dangerous, where his simple good sense and relentless optimism make him, against all odds, the ideal traveling companion. 6/ Puss in Boots will meet fairy tale characters In DreamWorks Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish, Puss, Kitty Softpaws, and Perro will have to face characters who rocked (or terrified) our childhood. We find Goldilocks, who in this new chapter is a teenager leading the Three Bears gang. Raised in the wild, she is wild, with a strong temperament and usually in a bear’s mood. The Three Bears gang is composed of Baby Bear, Papa Bear, and Mama Bear. But don’t be fooled by these three, they are ready to do anything to find the mythical Star of the Ultimate Wish with Goldilocks. Puss and his allies will also cross paths with "Big" Jack Horner and the Big Bad Wolf, probably the most fearsome opponent Puss has ever faced. He is no ordinary bounty hunter. He represents everything Puss fears most, a supernatural character haunting the border between life and death, and even beyond. Fast as lightning, he wields two sickles with the dexterity of the worst highwaymen. 7/ Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek Pinault, a chic and shocking duo Oscar nominee Antonio Banderas once again lends his voice to the famous Puss in Boots. And to play the beautiful Kitty Softpaws, we again find Oscar-nominated actress Salma Hayek Pinault. Wow! 8/ A 5-star cast for Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish Antonio Banderas and Salma Hayek Pinault lend their voices respectively to Puss in Boots and Kitty Softpaws. A duo worthy of the greatest Hollywood movies! But in DreamWorks Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish, other great actors also lend their voices. - Perro is voiced by Harvey Guillén (What We Do in the Shadows). - Goldilocks is voiced by Oscar-nominated actress Florence Pugh, known for Black Widow. - In the Three Bears gang, Samson Kayo, a rising star of British comedy who appeared in the series Sliced, voices Baby Bear. Papa Bear is played by Ray Winstone (Black Widow), and Mama Bear by Oscar winner Olivia Colman for The Favourite. - "Big" Jack Horner is voiced by John Mulaney (Big Mouth), Emmy Award winner, and the Big Bad Wolf is voiced by Wagner Moura, known on TV as the ruthless drug lord Pablo Escobar in the series Narcos. - Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish also features a high-profile comedic cast. We find Emmy Award nominee Anthony Mendez (Jane the Virgin) and Tony Award nominee Da'Vine Joy Randolph (Trolls World Tour). 9/ A new era for Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish The DreamWorks film Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish is directed by Joel Crawford and produced by Mark Swift, the creative team behind the DreamWorks hit The Croods: A New Age. The film’s executive producer is Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination. If you loved the world of The Croods 2: A New Age, you will adore DreamWorks’ Puss in Boots 2: The Last Wish, currently in theaters! 10/ A cat worth billions The character of Puss in Boots first appeared in Shrek 2, the Oscar-nominated 2004 film, immediately becoming a favorite among audiences worldwide (and GIF lovers who have used his famous look millions of times). Since then, he has starred in all Shrek sequels, his own film, and numerous videos or TV series produced by DreamWorks Animation. Shrek and Puss in Boots have grossed over $3.5 billion worldwide! Probably the richest cat on the planet! We can’t wait to see our favorite mustached hero again. If you haven’t seen the trailer yet, go watch it quickly! At Ziggy, we’ve probably watched it at least 1240 times. 😹 It’s pawsome!

Genetic traits, freckles, personality... Find out everything about ginger cats and their amazing characteristics. 1/ Their coat color is due to pheomelanin Pheomelanin is one of the two main pigments in biological melanin. It is present in small amounts in all coat types, but in larger quantities in ginger cats. It is this pigment that gives them their red color! 2/ The red hides other colors! In ginger cats, the expression of the orange gene masks the expression of the black gene. Therefore, the shades of red vary depending on the color hidden beneath. For example, an orange coat, known as "red," can hide black or chocolate colors. A cat with a cream-colored (diluted red) coat will likely hide a blue, lilac, or fawn color. 3/ Different types of ginger coats There is a wide variety of ginger coats! By "ginger," we mean the coat can be orange, red, or sandy. While most ginger cats are tabby, some can be bicolored, and others might only have patches of ginger. There is the "mackerel" pattern, which resembles the stripes of a mackerel fish. There is also the marble pattern, which is like a tabby coat but with wider stripes covering the entire body. 4/ There is no exclusively ginger cat breed All cat breeds can have a ginger coat. Ginger fur can appear in purebred cats as well as in domestic cats. Among purebred cats, ginger coats are seen in Maine Coons and Persians. 5/ But only some breeds accept ginger For certain breeds, ginger fur can even be a disqualifying trait for eligibility in the LOOF (French pedigree registry). For example, ginger is "accepted" in Maine Coons, Persians, Norwegian Forest Cats, and British Shorthairs. Gus, the ginger cat from Ziggy Family 6/ A genetic feature Let's simplify it: the "O" gene is directly linked to the ginger color. It is carried by the X chromosome, so it is sex-linked. A male has one X chromosome and one Y chromosome. If his X chromosome carries the O gene (XoY), he will be ginger; otherwise, he will have a different color (XY). A female has two X chromosomes. She will only be ginger if both X chromosomes carry the O gene (XoXo). 7/ Ginger cats are mostly males We know that most tortoiseshell cats are female, but with ginger cats, the opposite is true, with about 80% being males and only 20% females. As explained earlier, for females, both parents determine the coat color, and they must have the O gene twice. That's why females are rarer! 8/ Ginger cats can have freckles Just like humans, our ginger cats can have freckles! They're usually harder to spot but are often visible around the nose, and they are absolutely adorable! Unlike human freckles, those on cats are black. 9/ The most famous cat in the world is ginger Ginger cats inspire! On the movie front, we immediately think of the heroic, fearless, sword-wielding feline from Shrek: Puss in Boots! Undoubtedly the most famous ginger cat worldwide, Puss in Boots captured the hearts of millions of viewers, with his charming boots, hat, and imploring eyes. In late 2022, our beloved ginger hero made his big return to the big screen in a new adventure: Puss in Boots 2 - The Last Wish. In this new film, Puss has discovered that his reckless adventures have cost him eight of his nine lives, and he embarks on the quest of a lifetime to reclaim them with his old companion, Kitty Softpaws. To celebrate Puss's return, Ziggy has partnered with Puss in Boots 2 - The Last Wish to make this Christmas magical and delicious for all our little cats. 10/ Ginger cats have a unique personality (and that's why we love them!) Of course, coat color doesn't determine personality, but ginger cats are often described as a bit jealous. At the same time, they are incredibly affectionate and love to cuddle in your arms! We love them like a true family member, so we make sure to feed them optimally with complete, high-protein cat food! Every cat is unique, and ginger cats bring joy to their families! So, why not consider adopting an adorable ginger cat from a shelter or rescue?

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Having a cat is hard work! When you come home from work, a second life awaits you; that of being at the service of our beloved whiskered friend. Our cats are very demanding bosses, much more than our human bosses. And beware of the slightest mistake! At Ziggy, we had fun compiling the 10 jobs we perform when we have a cat at home. To be honest, we could have gone well beyond 10. Feel free to add to this list in the comments 😺 1/ Butler When you have a cat, you are at His Majesty's service 24/7. And taking any time off is impossible. Mr. Cat needs his meal served at any hour (hello 4 a.m. wake-ups!), his litter box cleaned regularly, and plenty of cozy spots for long naps. 2/ Doorman We also spend our days opening the door for him. He wants to go out, come in, then go out again and come back in. Without even tipping us… Sometimes he even meows at the door and just stares at us. If only His Majesty the cat could make up his mind… 3/ Cook Almost. You have to prepare his bowl with his favorite pâté and kibbles. And often at fixed times! Luckily Ziggy is here. If we had to cook as well, that would be the last straw! 4/ Cleaning agent When you have a cat, you also spend your days or evenings cleaning up after him: the bits of litter he kindly scattered all over the house, the hair he left on the couch (or on our clothes), or the little vomit he left on the carpet… Psst: if you’re tired of playing Hansel and Gretel with your vacuum cleaner, try our Ziggy litter! Natural, compostable, and biodegradable, our litter is low-dust, soft on paws, and non-sticky. 😽 5/ Pedicurist Yes, those claws need to be trimmed. And who has to do it? Us! The worst part: we often get a few scratches on the forearm. 6/ Hairdresser Another job we do when we have a cat: hairdresser! Our whiskered friends need a little brushing to have a beautiful coat, but also to avoid hairballs forming in their stomachs, which can pose a risk of intestinal blockage if too large. But this grooming service is not without risks, especially if you brush the dangerous zone: the belly 🙀 7/ Masseur His Majesty loves strokes but is very demanding: “A little here, a little there... I also want belly rubs but only for 2 minutes or I’ll scratch you.” 8/ Press officer Our second job is also that of press officer: we take photos of our whiskered friend and show him off on all social networks. My cat, the star! 9/ Treasure hunter Yes, like Indiana Jones! We look for his toys under the sofa, under the bed, or under the furniture. We find kibble in his closet, in his slippers, bits of cardboard behind the curtains, etc. And sometimes, the treasure is our cat himself! He hides in impossible places! 10/ Bodyguard Our whiskered friends are our babies and we protect them. We make sure they have nothing wrong and lack nothing, and above all, beware of anyone who speaks badly about them! Our cats demand a lot of work from us, but they reward us well (when they want). 💛

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