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Coat color in cats is primarily determined by genetics, specifically through multiple genes that influence pigmentation. The key genes involved include the "Agouti" gene, which controls whether a cat will have solid or tabby patterns, and the "Melanocortin 1 receptor" (MC1R) gene, which affects the production of eumelanin (black/brown pigments) and pheomelanin (red/yellow pigments). Additionally, color can be influenced by factors such as dilution genes, which lighten the intensity of colors, and the presence of white spotting genes, which can create patterns and markings. Overall, the combination of these genetic factors results in the wide variety of coat colors and patterns seen in cats.
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Is calico a color or a breed?
Calico is a coat color, not a breed. Tabby is also a coat color, not a breed.
Can a purebred British Shorthair have a cream coat?
Many British Shorthair cats have a cream coat or a coat that has a cream color as its base.
Why are ginger cats crazy?
No, why would a cat's coat color determine their personality?
What colors does the Burmese cat come in?
There are a few, I have a brown one and a lilac one.
Can a purebred American Curl have a red coat?
Some American Curl cats do have a red or red-brown coat color.
What are calico cats usual behaviors?
Calico is just a coat color, it does not control the cat's behavior.
What is the tabby cats natural climate?
The same as cats of any other coat pattern and color. They live in dense jungles of couches and blankets.
What are some characteristics of the mixed color cat breed?
Mixed color cats, also known as calico or tortoiseshell cats, typically have a coat with a combination of three colors - white, black, and orange. They are known for their unique and striking coat patterns, which can vary greatly from cat to cat. Mixed color cats are often female due to the genetics that determine their coat colors. They are known to have independent and sometimes feisty personalities, but can also be affectionate and playful companions.
People can breed cats for specific traits such as coat color through the process of .?
Selective breeding or artificial selection.
How rare are female orange tabby cats?
Female orange tabby cats are relatively rare, as the orange coat color is more commonly found in male cats. Only about 20 of orange tabby cats are female.
Can a purebred British Shorthair be blue and white?
Some purebred British Shorthair cats are black and white in coat color.
What country are tortoiseshell cats from?
Tortoiseshell is a specific coat pattern and color. Some breeds of cats may naturally have this, but it tends to show up in mixed breed or "barn" cats. They can be found in any country that has a feral population of cats.
