Are they Chimeric? I've never seen such a clear division between tuxedo and tortoiseshell patterns like that.
this post was submitted on 23 Oct 2025
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Assuming it's real, I think it would have to be as chimera. I don't even think an extra chromosome would explain this. I'm oversimplifying a little, but the genetics when it comes to the black/brown coloration is either "tabby" or "not tabby", and "tabby" is dominant, so as long as it received one copy of "tabby", every part of the coat that isn't white should be tabby.
The blue eyes are even weirder, and make me lean towards calling it fake. It is quite well done though, if it is fake.
Edit: found a post, looks pretty damn real. Any insight on the blue eyes?
The vet classified him as a Minuet
Huh... WTF is a Minuet?
The Minuet (also known as the Napoleon) is a hybrid mix of Persian and Munchkin cat breeds.
Oh WTF???!!!
So it's a cross between two breeds that, ethically, I really don't think should even exist. I'd have to dig a bit, but I'd be shocked if there's not breeders specifically breeding both of those for blue eyes, so it sadly almost makes more sense now.
Yeah, not great. Luckily it looks like the cross turns out to have a normal muzzle at least, and I think most munchkins do okay. Pure persians and Scottish folds are the real crime in my opinion, poor Scottish folds, horrible joint problems just because humans must have slightly bent ears :(
Got the mom's head and the dad's body
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Absolutely adorable! I know a cat that's mostly white but his tail is all stripy. So I always ask him who'd he switch tails with and wiggle his tail about.
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It's got one headlight on the left, and two on the right.
It does the hokey pokey, and whiskers all about.
But when we pulled out the switch, all three of 'em come on.
Went right up to the factory and picked it up, it's cheaper that way.
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This is what happens when you try to pull out, but you're not fast enough.
We call him Frank's Monster, for short
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Prankenkitty.
What's up with the grey eyes? Sure it's not a photoshop
Oh yeah the sclera is weird
Could be why they're at the vet.
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That roight thar is a bunyip.
That's.... Clearly photoshopped together. C'mon now.
I know it’s lacking pixels, but still.
Thanks for the followup! Damn, that's an interesting cat
Oh my gosh! I want it! Adorable!