Quote Originally Posted by Vermontcat View Post
"The gene for the Siamese coloration results in heat sensitive skin and fur, warmer areas of their bodies stay lighter while cooler areas get dark (face, ears, tail, feet). This is why they are born white because of the heat in their mother's womb and gradually get darker. Siamese who live in colder climates will develope darker coloration than those who live in warm climates."
Thank you! That is very interesting. Willy and I appreciate the info. Willy hates to be cold! We call him the Heat Seeking Missile because he can usually be found next the warmest thing in the house.

Maybe I need to crochet him a little sweater.