Any Other Variety (AOV)

Genetics of Cat Coat Color / By

The abbreviation AOV stands for Any Other Variety. The unspoken meaning of the term is that the color or characteristic is "not accepted for championship competition." Generally, AOVs are colors/variations of existing breeds that have not been accepted for show, but are allowed to be registered and used in a breeding program.


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