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Coat Colors & Patterns

Tabby, tuxedo, calico, orange. What the coat says about genetics, and what it does not say about personality.

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Black Cat: Genetics, Breeds, Superstitions and Adoption Myths

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White Cat: Blue Eyes, Deafness, Sunburn and White Breeds

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Tabby Cat: Why Tabby Is a Pattern, Not a Breed

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Gray Tabby Cat: Gray vs. Silver Tabby, Genetics and Myths

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Gray Cat: Why Cats Turn "Blue" and the Breeds That Are Always Gray

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Lynx Point Siamese and Every Other Point Color, Explained

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Orange Cat: Why Most Are Male and the Truth About Their Personality

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Calico Cat: Why They're Almost Always Female (and the Rare Males)