This article attempts to introduce and describe the colors and patterns of domestic cats and the names that are given to them. Many people have expressed confusion over the names that cat fanciers apply to the coat colors and patterns, so this article has been written to help explain the names given to the possible colors and patterns, and why these names are applied. The names given to these colors and patterns are increasingly based on genetic theory. You may want to read section A first to become familiar with cat color terminology.ĭomestic cats exhibit a rich variety of coat patterns and colors. ![]() If you are interested in the genetics of different colors and in what colors are theoretically possible, read section B. ![]() If you want to read about which colors are commonly seen in cats, or if you want to know what your cat’s color is called, read section A. ![]() Copyright © 1994-2004 Orca Starbuck and David Thomas ( Contents This FAQ covers common cat colors, basic color terminology, and color genetics.
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