British Shorthair with Pointed or Color Point Coat
1 de March de 2024
Learn about British Shorthair cats with pointed or color point coats, a unique pigmentation in this breed.
British Shorthair with Pointed or Color Point Coat
This article explores the pointed or color point pigmentation pattern seen in some British Shorthair cats.
Albino Gene
The albino gene C affects pigmentation through the enzyme tyrosinase. It has five alleles:
- C: normal tyrosinase.
- cs: "Siamese" pointed.
- cb: "Burmese" sepia.
- ca: blue-eyed albino.
- c: total albino.
British Shorthair with pointed coloration.
Genetics and Pigmentation
The cs and cb alleles are heat-sensitive. Pigment forms only in cooler areas (ears, paws, tail, face), giving the pointed pattern.
Pigmentation distribution in pointed cats.
Types of Pointed Coat
- Pointed/Color Point: dark extremities with a lighter body.
- Common color variants include seal, blue, lilac, and chocolate.
Examples of different pointed coat types.