Cat Genetics

Here at Basepaws, we often talk about feline genetics and science. It can be challenging to understand your Basepaws DNA Report or any of the provided literature without adequate background knowledge. To help you get started, here is your crash "Feline Genetics 101" course. This will provide you with sufficient, simplified information that will help you learn more about the genetics of your cat.

While we're working our science at the lab we find a few random facts about cats. Here are some of our recent favorites. Will you know them all?

Feline melanism (dark coat coloration) is a fairly common polymorphism observed incats, but it is still widely speculated what kind of adaptive and evolutionary significance it has.