colorpoint (pattern)

A type of color pattern in animals where the extremities have darker coloration than the rest of the body, most commonly associated with Siamese cats.

It is caused by a coloration gene that makes pigmentation most present in the warmest parts of the body, particularly the ears, tail tip, paws and face.

Despite its association with the Siamese breed, it can be found in other types of cat, as well as other animals like rabbits.

Examples

See also

• Lynx point
• Siamese cat
• Snowshoe cat

External links

• Wikipedia: Points (coat color)

The following tags implicate this tag: siamese_cat (learn more).