Coat Type - Curly (Devon Rex, Selkirk Rex Type) or Hairless (Sphynx Type) - R Locus

Test Overview:

Selkirk Rex: Mate heterozygous to heterozygous or homozygous to heterozygous/homozygous depending on desired curl type. Avoid breeding only homozygous cats if a sturdier body type is preferred. Genetic testing helps identify carriers and homozygous individuals for planned breed outcomes. Devon Rex: Mate two carriers or affected (homozygous) cats to produce curly coat kittens. Use genetic testing to prevent unintentional carrier-to-carrier matings which can produce affected cats when unwanted. Maintain genetic diversity by preventing excessive inbreeding. Sphynx: Breed two carriers carefully to produce hairless offspring but avoid over-concentration of recessive alleles. Genetic testing aids in identifying carriers and planning breedings to sustain healthy populations. General Guidance: Use genetic testing extensively to confirm genotypes at the KRT71 locus. Balance breeding for coat types with health, temperament, and genetic diversity considerations. Maintain records for lineage and test outcomes to avoid excessive homozygosity or unwanted genotypes.