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White Gloves (Birman Pattern)

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Test Overview:

All purebred Birman cats should be homozygous (G/G) for the gloving mutation to meet breed standards. Genetic testing is recommended for confirming whether cats are carriers (N/G) or gloved (G/G), especially in outcross or foundation cats ‘of Birman type’. Cats that are carriers (N/G) should be bred only to cats homozygous for the mutation (G/G) to maintain the white gloves trait in offspring. Avoid breeding two carriers (N/G) together, as this can result in kittens without the desired gloving. Breeders should share genetic testing information to maintain breed integrity and achieve consistent coat patterns.

Category:

Trait (Associated with Phenotype)

Gene:

KIT

Variant Detected:

c.1035_1036delinsCA

Severity:

It is a trait and so is tested based on preference, not usually for health concerns.

Mode of Inheritance:

Autosomal Recessive

Recommended Screening:

Genetic testing of the KIT gene will reliably determine if a cat is a carrier for White Gloves.

Research Citation(s):

Lyons LA. Feline genetics: clinical applications and genetic testing. Top Companion Anim Med. 2010 Nov;25(4):203-12. PubMed PMID: 21147473 PubMed: 21147473 Montague MJ, Li G, Gandolfi B, Khan R, Aken BL, Searle SMJ, Minx P, Hillier LW, Koboldt DC, Davis BW, Driscoll CA, Barr CS, Blackistone K, Quilez J, Lorente-Galdos B, Marques-Bonet T, Alkan C, Thomas GWC, Hahn MW, Menotti-Reymon M, O’Brien SJ, Wilson RK, Lyons LA, Murphy WJ, Warren WC. Comparative analysis of the domestic cat genome reveals genetic signatures underlying feline biology and domestication. Proc Natl Acad Sci USA. 2014 Dec;111(48):17230-5. PubMed PMID: 25385592 PubMed: 25385592

Associated Breed(s):

Birman, Egyptian Black, Egyptian Mau, Exotic Shorthair, Maine Coon, Manx , Ragdoll, Seychellois Short/Long Hair, Siamese, Siberian, Sphynx, Turkish Van,
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