Unusual cat breeds/colors

**freckledimple** · 08-06-2009, 02:08 AM

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

Runt is black pointed with a dark silver-tipped coat(so far); he's only six weeks old

I was wondering what genetic combination had to occur for this to happen. Of course, he may be a mutant

Here's some pics:

**DarntheCat** · 08-06-2009, 02:32 AM

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.

**jenluckenbach** · 08-06-2009, 06:20 AM

He's adorable. The ticking though, will probably grow out. He'll be a solid black.

**aTailOf2Kitties** · 08-06-2009, 06:28 AM

I've seen a lot of kittens like that turn out to be just plain black.

**freckledimple** · 08-06-2009, 08:35 AM

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.

**happylabs** · 08-06-2009, 08:46 AM

I don't really know about the genetics, but I do know he is 100% cuteness!!! That second picture is soooooo adorable!!!

**mtvglick** · 08-09-2009, 01:47 PM

Your kitty is smoked colored or smokey.....other new colors are rust and brown....purposely and chance............what a cutie

**Pinot's Mom** · 08-12-2009, 12:19 PM

Runt is not a mutant

Runt is the CATITUDE KITTY!

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!!