Traits
White Spotting (Basic)
White genes overlap all other markings. There are several different kinds of white genes.
White Spotting is the most common white gene. A cat can either have no white (ww), low white spotting (WSw which has 1-50% coverage) and high white spotting (WSWS which has 51-100% coverage).
These are basic ranges for Low Spotting (Left 2) and High Spotting (Right Two). These are only guidelines to give you a rough idea of how much a cat with White Spotting should have.
See Also: Dominant White, White Spotting, White Gloves, Albino
Dominant White (Basic)
White genes overlap all other markings. There are several different kinds of white genes.
Dominant White (WDWD, WDw, WDW, WDwg) is a dominant gene (surprise!), that presents as a 100% white cat, covering all markings. These cats often have blue eyes and are more likely to be deaf than their counterparts, but are not required to have either.
See Also: White Spotting, White Gloves, Albino
White Gloves (Basic)
White genes overlap all other markings. There are several different kinds of white genes.
White Gloves (wgwg) is a recessive gene that results in white paws. A carrier of this gene that also has White Spotting will have white paws and optionally any amount of white spotting, while a cat who has two copies of this gene will only show white on their paws.
Examples:
- ww - No white (unless Albino is present)
- wgw - No white
- wgwg - White gloves
- WSwg- White Spotting with White Gloves
- WDwg- Dominant White carrying White Glove
See Also: White Spotting, Dominant White, Albino