Lastest Basil Pictures

**NoahsMommy** · 11-22-2002, 09:08 PM

It's so neat to watch him change color and markings...check him out...

Doesn't he look like a funky colored Meezer??

Here's a picture of a Korat...it really does look like he'll end up looking like this:

**Vermontcat** · 11-22-2002, 09:14 PM

Wow!
He is so cool looking, very silvery! You are right though it does look like he has darker meezer points too, how cool!

**boscibo** · 11-22-2002, 09:27 PM

His color is truly interesting. It reminds me of roaning in horses - by the time a foal sheds the foal coat for the first time, the roaning appears. In horses it is much like Basil - the body color looks roany, but the legs (points) and head are dark. Some roans even have spots like Basil, these are called "corn spots". I am not aware that roaning occurs in cats, but I am nowhere near a color genetics expert.

My own cat Bo started out pure white as a kitten, and as he got older this ears, tail and face mask darkened. Then by the time he was a year old, he got a large flame patch over his body. He has blue eyes, so I figure he has Siamese blood in him.

**Cataholic** · 11-22-2002, 09:44 PM

Basil is so cool! I can't believe he has that one little 'tatoo' on his back side!

I hope Boscibo is wrong about Basil and roaning...think how BIG little Basil will grow to be! Like, 14 hands? Maybe taller! And, the litter box may become an issue, AND, the food will have to change, he he he.

Basil is sooo beautiful. I didn't realize he was such a short coated little fella'. Thanks for posting the updates.

**kimlovescats** · 11-22-2002, 10:48 PM

Basil is very unusual, and gorgeous! Keep posting pics, please!

**Miss Meow** · 11-23-2002, 12:14 AM

All I can say is wow! What a chameleon cat! In that first picture he looks like a cat from the neck up, and a rabbit from the paws down

Looks like he might keep his dark points, it'll be really interesting to see how he finally matures

**zippy-kat** · 11-23-2002, 12:57 AM

WOW Basil!! You certainly are very unique in your markings! BEAUTIFUL!!!

**shais_mom** · 11-23-2002, 01:05 AM

Basil you are a beautiful kitty!!
I bet you make yor momma happy!!

11-23-2002, 06:15 AM

Oh Basil , you have grown so much !!

**smokey the elder** · 11-23-2002, 08:24 AM

I know Siamese cats are born white and develop their points with time. I've never heard of a cat who is born black and "roans" to pointed coat. I'm going to a cat show today. Maybe I'll pick some brains and report back later!

**All Creatures Great And Small** · 11-23-2002, 08:28 AM

Originally posted by NoahsMommy

Wow, he sure knows how to "work the room" - look at those soft little paws! So kissable!

**rosethecopycat** · 11-23-2002, 10:02 AM

He is SO unique! What a beautiful, rare little guy. We must keep track of him. Please post as many pix as possible.

**Tina** · 11-24-2002, 01:08 PM

Wow!! Basil has really changed since the last picture I've seen of him. He is so gorgeous!! It will be interesting to see how his coat color turns out when he is full grown.