White Hair Cat With Blue Eyes

Some breeds of white cats stand out for the coloration of their eyes.

White hair cat with blue eyes. Therefore cats with fewer melanocytes white cats with blue eyes may not have enough of the cells for their hearing to function properly dr. Lifespan 12 to 17 years. Appearance has blue eyes long hair and large ears.

Size medium to large size. Has pointed ears diamond shaped eyes and soft fur. You can help a deaf cat lead a happy full life by keeping it protected indoors and learning to use visual signals and vibrations to communicate.

According to the aspca complete guide to cats 17 to 20 percent of white cats with non blue eyes are deaf. White bengal cat origin. When the white spot gene affects both eyes the cat will have blue eyes.

Interestingly though while the gene has complete influence over the coat color it bears a variable influence causing blue eyes and deafness. And 65 to 85. Domesticated cats with blue eyes and white coats are often completely deaf.

The selkirk rex is a cat breed from the united states 1988. In fact blue eyes in a cat come from two sets of genes. Disorders of cats with blue eyes.

These fluffy felines have pointed coats and one very special feature white paws. By kathy blumenstock feline eyes which are pretty much always mesmerizing seem to take on an extra special glint when their hue is blue. One that limits expression of color to specific body areas the other that relates to the dominant white gene that masks color.