Traits

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

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 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