Siamese
(l-r) Russian silver, English blue, Seal, and Russian blue point Siamese, copyright Hawthorn
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| Other names: | Colourpoint |
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| Genetics: | Two copies of the Himalayan gene, plus appropriate colour genes (ch plus, for example dd for blue point Siamese). Seal point is genetically black/agouti point Siamese, though the Himalayan genes fade the colour to a deep brown on the points rather than black. |
| Description: | For seal point: Body colour to be medium beige gradually and evenly shaded over saddle and hindquarters towards the belly, being darkest at the base of the tail. There should be no white or very pale areas anywhere on the body, feet or tail. Tail colour to extend down the length of the tail. Belly to be light beige. Points to be rich dark sepia and shade evenly into the body colour. Eyes ruby |
| Status: | Seal point Siamese is standardised in all rat clubs with the name Siamese |