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Infographic showing ten cat silhouettes illustrating the progression of white spotting from Grade 1 through Grade 10. The sequence begins with a solid-colored cat with no white markings and gradually increases the amount of white fur until Grade 10, which is completely white. Labels identify common coat patterns such as tuxedo, bicolor, harlequin, and van, and the diagram groups the grades into low-, medium-, and high-grade white spotting.
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White Spotting in Cats: Genetics, Patterns, and Coat Colors

Caitlin Dempsey

From tuxedo to van-pattern cats, discover how the white spotting gene shapes feline coat patterns and why every cat's markings are unique.

A torbie sits inside a small gray colored cat shelter.
Cat Trivia

Understanding torbie cats: A closer look at their unique traits and personality

Caitlin Dempsey

Torbie cats are a mix of two different cat fur patterns: tortoiseshell and tabby.

A closeup of the face of a bicolor gray and white cat.
Cat Trivia

Bicolor Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Bicolor cats have fur patterns made up of two colors.

A black cat with white on the paws and chin walking across a light blue rope rug.
Cat Trivia

Mitted Cats Explained

Caitlin Dempsey

Cats who are mitted have a different fur color on their paws than their legs.

A calico kitten stares at the camera.
Cat Trivia

How to Tell the Difference Between a Calico and Tortoiseshell Cat

Caitlin Dempsey

Tortoiseshell and calico cats can look very similar.

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