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This is more of a breeding question than a breed question. We have a new kitten, and the vet said he had never seen the color before:confused: Runt is black pointed with a dark silver-tipped coat(so far); he's only six weeks old:p I was wondering what genetic combination had to occur for this to happen. Of course, he may be a mutant;)
Here's some pics:
It is not un-common for New Borns to have a odd looking coats that change slightly as they mature. It will be interesting to see if the ticking comes in more dominant. That will make him even more beatiful.
He's adorable. The ticking though, will probably grow out. He'll be a solid black.
I've seen a lot of kittens like that turn out to be just plain black.
Runt's ticking didn't start showing up until he got older. He was born kinda bald. His sisters are all black with a little white spot on their tummies:) He had a brother, Job(RB), was born silver with a blue stripe down his back. We hope Runt keeps his ticking as well;) I've always found color genetics fascinating, and I often play with color ideas in my head.
I don't really know about the genetics, but I do know he is 100% cuteness!!! That second picture is soooooo adorable!!! :) :love: :)
Your kitty is smoked colored or smokey.....other new colors are rust and brown....purposely and chance............what a cutie:)
Runt is not a mutant :( Runt is the CATITUDE KITTY! :cool:
I think you need to wait a bit too, that coloring could really change in a short time, so you don't know how much (if any) more color will surface. Keep the pics coming!! :)