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Cat coat genetics
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<p>Cat coat genetics determine the coloration, pattern, length, and texture of feline fur. The variations among cat coats are physical properties and should not be confused with cat breeds. A cat may display the coat of a certain breed without actually being that breed. For example, a <a href="/facts/Neva_Masquerade/7BDpD80A">Neva Masquerade</a> (<a href="/facts/Siberian_cat/7BDpD80A">Siberian</a> colorpoint) could wear <a href="/facts/Point_coloration/Xnm0BzNK">point coloration</a>, the stereotypical coat of a <a href="/facts/Siamese_cat/gQ3WsHl6">Siamese</a>. </p>