Scientists have unraveled the enigma of inheritance of coat color patterns in dogs. The researchers discovered that a genetic variant responsible for a very light coat in dogs and wolves originated ...

Dogs come in all shapes and sizes, but variations in color patterns provide some of their most distinctive characteristics. A newly released study sheds light on a subset of these patterns, ...

Bengal cats are one of America’s most popular exotic pets, behind bearded dragons, snakes, and lizards. Bengals are not often seen, as they are typically kept indoors. Before purchasing one of these ...

Scientists have discovered the genetic mutation responsible for a strange cat coat pattern in Finland. Feral cats in the Scandinavian country started appearing with the mutation in 2007. These cats ...

New research identifies five genetic phenotypes of dog coats, one of which can be traced back over 2 million years. Reading time 2 minutes A recent genetic analysis of dog coloration found that ...

The shaded yellow phenotype produced by mutations on the ASIP gene are seen in a collie’s coat color. Susan Larson Some breeds of dogs are prized for their unique coat colors, such as the golden ...

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Q: What’s the difference between a tabby and a tiger cat? Is a tabby a purebred cat? A: Tabby is not a breed, but a coat pattern common among purebreds as well as mixed-breed cats, usually referred to ...