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Basic Feline Genetics Listed by Breed
Find out the basic genetics responsible for the "look and feel" of various cat breeds. How to certain physical characteristics link to coat color? Why are second generation male Bengals sterile? Find answers to these questions and more, with this alphabetical listing by breed.
Persian Cats: Polycystic Kidney Disease
Polycystic kidney disease is an inherited kidney disease that has been found in Persian cats. The Cat Fanciers' Association offers information about this disease and how Persian breeders can control it in their breeding programs.
The Feline PKD Site
FAQs on Polycystic Kidney Disease, an inherited kidney disease that has been found in Persianand Exotic cats.
Sphynx Color Genotyping
Discussion of coat colors of the Sphynx by a Sphynx breeder. (Yes, indeed, they have coats, but their color pattern also appears in their skin.)
Bengal Genetics
All the possible patterns of Bengals are discussed in this lengthy one-page article.
Bombay and Asian Group Genetics (Advanced)
Difficult reading with no accompanying photos, but devotees of the Asian group of cats, including Bombay, Burmilla, and Tiffanie, will appreciate learning more about the color patterns of these breeds.
Birman - Basic Genetics for Color
Former breeder offers a description of the basic color patterns of Birman cats, and how black and red translates genetically to so many variations, complete with photos.
Burmilla - Applied Genetics
This article assumes the reader has a basic understanding of cat genetics. The payoff to consuming this complicated material is several photos of gorgeous Burmilla cats.