Exploration and Discussion of Cat Genetics

A board to learn about feline genetic traits, identify genotypes, and discuss new studies in the fields of genetic research regarding cats. (Not a place to identify your specific cats' breed.)

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Here’s my baby, is she a dilute?

Posted 24th Mar 2026u/Warriorsfan12739036

What can you tell me about Fluffy Fluffball’s coat pattern? What would you call it?

Posted 24th Mar 2026u/FranceBrun

Curious about her fur

Posted 22nd Mar 2026u/4anqelzz

Suspected lilac and white tabbies, confirmed via Basepaws!

Posted 22nd Mar 2026u/Stone-Salad-427

Can someone explain Bengal Rosettes and Marbled Stripes

Posted 21st Mar 2026u/Mystery_Prime

Can anyone tell what they will look like when grown up?

Posted 22nd Mar 2026u/cheshire2330

Silver? Which silver?

Posted 18th Mar 2026u/ChipPretty3801

Posted 19th Mar 2026u/Chemical_Canine

Is my cat mixed

Posted 17th Mar 2026u/Subject-Square8620

found this boy under a dumpster six months ago, what sort of pattern is this and will his hair keep growing?

Posted 16th Mar 2026u/Tehfiddlers

found this boy under a dumpster six months ago, what sort of pattern is this and will his hair keep growing?

Posted 16th Mar 2026u/Tehfiddlers

what's up with this girlie i found outside today?

Posted 15th Mar 2026u/wonderfulvices

What kind of tabby is he?

Posted 15th Mar 2026u/coracatz_

Eevee 💓 why is her coat pattern? Or color pattern?

Posted 14th Mar 2026u/marissatalksalot

What Coat Pattern Would You Call This?

Posted 14th Mar 2026u/oz4mayor

Will he grow into his ears

Posted 14th Mar 2026u/Zestyclose-Wing4505

Will my kitten be short or long haired?

Posted 13th Mar 2026u/PuzzleheadedOrchid94

Posted 12th Mar 2026u/Either-Example-4358

Siblings or not?

Posted 11th Mar 2026u/Captriker

This is untrue, right?

Posted 10th Mar 2026u/wogk

Update on tan spot kitten

Posted 10th Mar 2026u/collectaneachemica

I spent an hour getting these photos, so pls someone see this lol

Posted 5th Mar 2026u/marissatalksalot

Must watch for genetic nerds: a webinar from Dr. Marie Abitbol on CORIN and DBE variants

Posted 5th Mar 2026u/neline_the_lioness

Future pairing possibilities (for fun)

Posted 4th Mar 2026u/GREYSPACE1

Why does my cat look so much like a blue point Siamese if no one in his family has any Siamese ancestry?

Posted 4th Mar 2026u/Prestigious-Tip9282

Chocolate tabby?

Posted 2nd Mar 2026u/Mona_xx

What is this coat colour called?

Posted 2nd Mar 2026u/Visual_Analyst1197

Need help with specific color.

Posted 28th Feb 2026u/FearLuna

curious about this shelter cat

Posted 28th Feb 2026u/gamerboyoli

Peculiar kitten

Posted 27th Feb 2026u/cawando

Peculiar kitten

Posted 27th Feb 2026u/cawando

Posted 26th Feb 2026u/Beginning_Klutzy

Do you think it's a natural curl mutation?

Posted 25th Feb 2026u/NoAdministration2978

I think think the pretty boy with blue eyes got the fluffy girl pregnant. What are their coat colors and what do you think the babies will look like?

Posted 24th Feb 2026u/nightmarish_Kat

Why does her bigger black splotch sun bleach more than other black areas?

Posted 24th Feb 2026u/cuntsuperb

Any explanations for the coat on this tribble with David Bowie’s taste in makeup?

Posted 24th Feb 2026u/ray-the-they

Posted 23rd Feb 2026u/Apprehensive-Rub5910

Help me figure out my cats coloring?

Posted 24th Feb 2026u/Wonderful-Patient701

Posted 23rd Feb 2026u/Apprehensive-Rub5910

I’ve always called our beautiful foster kitty a “brown tabby,” but is he more accurately a black mackerel tabby?

Posted 22nd Feb 2026u/rarepinkhippo

What is the name of this coat? I know its pretty common right?

Posted 22nd Feb 2026u/ambrosia234

Blue Torbie Baby

Posted 20th Feb 2026u/Substantial_Koala455

What can you tell me about this gorgeous thing?!

Posted 18th Feb 2026u/Mean_Fix3482

Is my baby a Torbie??

Posted 18th Feb 2026u/Apprehensive-Rub5910

What would you describe her coat as?

Posted 18th Feb 2026u/New-Pin-1261

Chimera or pseudo-merle?

Posted 17th Feb 2026u/healribbon

Bobtail cat - natural or not?

Posted 17th Feb 2026u/Koontyme

What genes does he have?

Posted 17th Feb 2026u/Pavel_C_A

coat/color analysis?

Posted 17th Feb 2026u/ExistentNarcissist

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