How Siamese cats change their colors A genetic mutation known as the Himalayan gene has made this breed’s fur extra sensitive to temperature—but also leaves them vulnerable to certain health ...

Tan’s story, about how Siamese cats got their sooty markings--Sagwa was born into a family of feline court calligraphers in Imperial China--is a finely drawn, charming and whimsical tale, rich ...

Over time, as people selectively bred cats with the striking pale color and dark points, they passed the gene to different breeds, such as Siamese, Birmans, Ragdolls, and Burmese.