Cat coat genetics
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Cat coat genetics determine the coloration, pattern, length, and texture of feline fur. The variations among cat coats are physical properties and should not be confused with cat breeds. A cat may display the coat of a certain breed without actually being that breed. For example, a Neva Masquerade could wear point coloration, the stereotypical coat of a Siamese.
A tabby mother and her kittens, showing different colorations (the red parts of the mother are not visible, but since she has both black and red kittens she must display both of the colours)[citation needed]
A male red tabby showing the XOY-genotype
A female black tortoiseshell cat showing the XOXo-genotype
A cream (diluted red) tabby cat
Point coloration
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Point coloration is animal coat coloration with a pale body and relatively darker extremities, i.e. the face, ears, feet, tail, and scrotum. It is most recognized as the coloration of Siamese and related breeds of cat, but can be found in dogs, rabbits, rats, sheep, guinea pigs and horses as well.
A cat with seal (black) point coloration.
New-born kittens suckling milk from their seal point mother cat. Colourpoint kittens are born solid-white.
Black point Siamese
Black mink Tonkinese