Cat coat genetics
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Cat coat genetics determine the colouration, 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 di
A tabby mother and her kittens, showing different colourations
A male red tabby showing the XOY-phenotype
A female black tortoiseshell cat showing the XOXo-phenotype
A cream (diluted red) tabby cat
Acromelanism
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Acromelanism is a genetic condition that results in pigmentation being affected by temperature. Generally it creates a colourpoint pattern where the main body is light while the colder parts such as l
A domestic shorthair cat with seal (black) point colouration.
Newborn kittens suckling milk from their seal point mother cat. Colourpoint kittens are born solid-white.
Black full colour
Black sepia Burmese