Trait overview

An autosomal recessive allele of the FOXN1 gene is associated with almost complete lack of hair (hypotrichosis) and shortened life extectancy. Most kittens with 2 mutated FOXN1 gene copies die before their first birthday. This mutation was described in Birman cats.

Gene name(s)

FOXN1

Inheritance

Autosomal recessive

More common in the following breeds

Citations

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25781316/