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26-04-2010, 08:54 PM   #21

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the other one he was 15 in october
Awww bless him. He is really handsome.
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26-04-2010, 09:04 PM   #22

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If her mum was all black then dad had to be a red tabby to produsce a tortie tabby kitten. So dad isn't the cat they think he is
Kay to get a dilute like Leia, am I correct in assuming one parent had to be blue and the other cream? Or could they have been red/black and the dilute gene came into play? Just curious .....

You're very kind to answer our questions!



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26-04-2010, 09:47 PM   #23

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kay in the pic of the 15 yr old,he was actually about 6 in that pic lol,i dont really have an up to date one
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26-04-2010, 09:51 PM   #24

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Kay to get a dilute like Leia, am I correct in assuming one parent had to be blue and the other cream? Or could they have been red/black and the dilute gene came into play? Just curious .....

You're very kind to answer our questions!
Eileen Leia's parents could have been blue & cream, red & black both carrying dilute, blue & red the red carrying dilute or black & cream with the black carrying dilute

Hope this helps.
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26-04-2010, 09:52 PM   #25

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kay in the pic of the 15 yr old,he was actually about 6 in that pic lol,i dont really have an up to date one
I did think he looked rather young for a 15 year old



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26-04-2010, 10:05 PM   #26

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Thank you so much for that, Kay, much clearer now, I actually understand that!
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26-04-2010, 10:08 PM   #27

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Thank you so much for that, Kay, much clearer now, I actually understand that!
So glad it was easy to understand. Just a shame it can't be pinpointed any narrow than that



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26-04-2010, 10:24 PM   #28

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The Messy Beasts genetics page is written for people who are a lot more knowledgable about it than curious moggy owners like me! You should write for them!
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26-04-2010, 10:36 PM   #29

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The Messy Beasts genetics page is written for people who are a lot more knowledgable about it than curious moggy owners like me! You should write for them!
Don't think I would be technical enough for them



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26-04-2010, 10:46 PM   #30

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But people would understand it Kay! Most Messy Beast is for serious breeders that need this as it's very valuable to them in their programs; just confusing to pet owners. Thanks again.
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