A Family Affair
This is the story of a new breeder, a first grand, the birth of a baby and how cat showing can be a family affair.
Colorpoint
Coat Color, Part 7: The Colorpoint Gene
The recessive colorpoint gene produces darker colors on a cat's extremities, creating the iconic coat color of a Himalayan or Siamese cat.
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Colors Of Persians & Exotics: The Colorpoints
In the 45 years since the first Himalayan gained championship status in CFA, 20 colors of 'pointed' Persians have been accepted. This article features photographs of examples of each recognized color.
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CPC: Can You Tell Just By Looking?
In CFA, CPC or Colorpoint Carrier is a designation that indicates a non-pointed Persian has Himalayan in its ancestry. Can you tell the difference between a Persian that is a CPC and one that is “pure” Persian just by looking at it? Take this test to see.
CPCs: Let’s Be Accurate
CFA designate all cats with Himalayan in their background as CPCs (Colorpoint Carriers), including a 3000-prefix registration number. In 2005, a DNA test was developed to determine whether a can carried the colorpoint gene, or not. Should CFA consider changing their registration numbers to accurately reflect whether a non-pointed cat is a carrier of the pointed gene? Many breeders say yes.
GC Laureden Magically Delicious, DM
On September 19, 2009, GC Laureden Magically Delicious, DM earned her Distinguished Merit title, making CFA history as the first ever Colorpoint Exotic to DM. Nick-named “Favorite”, this is her story.
GC, GP, NW Laureden Abby Lynn of Czarcatz
CFA’s Fourth Best Cat in Premiership for 2012-2013 is a stunning blue cream lynx point Exotic Shorthair spay named GC, GP, NW Laureden Abby Lynn of Czarcatz.
GC, RW Karabel’s Dolly Madison
Christine Arnold of Karabel is well known for producing many Himalayan National and Regional Winners and Grand Champions. In 2009, Chris and her good friend Marg Peppler decided it was time to shift the focus to producing Colorpoint Exotic Shorthairs with the sweet expression that was a key feature of the Karabel “look”.
What Is A CPC?
Breeder Carissa Altschul explains how CFA’s registering system identifies those Persians that are called Colorpoint Carriers (CPCs). These are Persians that have Himalyans in their ancestry — and so may possibly be carrying the recessive pointed gene.