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Tabbies, Smokes/Shaded & Silvers, Bicolors, Pointed cats and Chocolates... Genetically, these wonderful colors of cats are just red, black or tortoiseshell cats, until the addition of a single gene or two changes the color of the coat.
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An understanding of the various types of patterns of inheritance is a basic component to the development of a successful breeding program. Learn the 10 main ways a gene can be inherited in cats.
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Every cat breeder can learn how genetics works. It begins with knowing the basic component parts, and becoming familiar with the terminology involved when discussing genetics. It really is easier than you think. Let's get started!
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Learn the few simple rules of genetic notation that you need to know to understand a cat's individual genetic makeup, and to plan your breeding program.
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This article discusses the most common genes that determine coat color in cats. Knowing these genes and their genetic symbols is the first step in understanding how coat color is inherited, and being able to determine and plan for the coat colors possible from a specific breeding.
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Knowing the terminology used in a discussion about genetics is the first step towards understanding the principles of feline heredity.
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