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Ojos Azules Breed Description
Ojos Azules are a relatively new breed of domestic cat. Cats with dark blue eyes were discovered in New Mexico among feral cat populations. The first cat discovered was a tortoiseshell named Cornflower, who was found in 1984. She was bred to males without the trait which proved to be dominant as all her kittens showed it. The breed was founded and named Ojos Azules, Spanish meaning 'Blue Eyes'. Ojos Azules are held distinct for their deep blue eyes. Unlike the blue eyes seen linked to the genes in bicolor cats and cats with point coloration, both of which suppress pigmentation, this gene is not linked to any certain fur color or pattern, giving the opportunity to have cats with dark coats and blue eyes. The depth of color in the eyes is greater even than that seen in a Siamese (cat), and does not cause squinting, deafness or cross-eye. They are a very rare breed.
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Ojos Azules Breed Origins
In 1992, only ten were known. No true standard has been made, and no cat registration recognizes them. So far, only cats expressing the deep blue eye gene have been called Ojos Azules. It was recently discovered that cranial defects may be linked to the gene, and breeding was temporarily suspended.
Following genetic investigation by Solveig Pflueger, breeding resumed in a small way with attempts to breed Ojos Azules without the lethal genetic defects. It was discovered that when the gene is homozygous it causes cranial deformities, white fur, a small curled tail, and stillbirth. However, when the gene is heterozygous, it avoids those lethal genetic mutations. The result is that breeders must cross the blue-eyed cats with non-blue-eyed cats, assuring a litter of about 50/50 blue/non-blue-eyed kittens. Though only half of the kittens are then part of the Ojos Azules breed, this avoids having much of the litter comprised of deformed dead kittens.
One indicator of the Ojos gene is a flattened tail-tip.
Following genetic investigation by Solveig Pflueger, breeding resumed in a small way with attempts to breed Ojos Azules without the lethal genetic defects. It was discovered that when the gene is homozygous it causes cranial deformities, white fur, a small curled tail, and stillbirth. However, when the gene is heterozygous, it avoids those lethal genetic mutations. The result is that breeders must cross the blue-eyed cats with non-blue-eyed cats, assuring a litter of about 50/50 blue/non-blue-eyed kittens. Though only half of the kittens are then part of the Ojos Azules breed, this avoids having much of the litter comprised of deformed dead kittens.
One indicator of the Ojos gene is a flattened tail-tip.
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- The Ojos Azules Cat: Rare and Camera Shy - Pets - Families.com
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- What Are Many Different Breeds Of Cats? | A Cats Life
- -Breeds based on mutations. American Bobtail American Curl American Wirehair Cornish Rex Cymric Devon Rex German Rex Japanese Bobtail LaPerm. Manx Munchkin Ojos Azules Peterbald Pixie-bob. Selkirk Rex Scottish Fold ...
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- The Ojos Azules Cat is a breed born out of a genetic mutation. The gene is dominant. The mutated gene produces a deep blue eye color that in unassociated with coat color.
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- On this page is a list of cat breeds, beginning with JP, with probably the best photographs on the internet. ... Ojos Azules cat, Ojos Azules This is a wesbshots link © Irovira2 More on this cat. Return to contents ...
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- Wombat is being desexed today - these Ojos Azules breeders are not a very dedicated bunch - they missed their opportunity for new blood in their breed. She will just be a plain old moggie now, if a rather interesting and unusual one! ...
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