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    Two genetic mutations in the KRT71 gene are responsible for the curly coat of Devon Rex cats and the nearly hairless coat of Sphynx cats. Genetic testing allows breeders to determine if a cat carries these recessive mutations, which is important because some Sphynx cats carry both the Devon Rex mutation and the Sphynx hairless mutation, so testing identifies those Sphynx cats that would not breed true for the hairless phenotype. The test results are interpreted to indicate whether a cat has zero, one, or two copies of the Devon Rex coat mutation.

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    Two genetic mutations in the KRT71 gene are responsible for the curly coat of Devon Rex cats and the nearly hairless coat of Sphynx cats. Genetic testing allows breeders to determine if a cat carries these recessive mutations, which is important because some Sphynx cats carry both the Devon Rex mutation and the Sphynx hairless mutation, so testing identifies those Sphynx cats that would not breed true for the hairless phenotype. The test results are interpreted to indicate whether a cat has zero, one, or two copies of the Devon Rex coat mutation.

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    Devon Rex Coat

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    Two genetic mutations in the KRT71 gene are responsible for the curly coat of Devon Rex cats and the nearly hairless coat of Sphynx cats. Genetic testing allows breeders to determine if a cat carries these recessive mutations, which is important because some Sphynx cats carry both the Devon Rex mutation and the Sphynx hairless mutation, so testing identifies those Sphynx cats that would not breed true for the hairless phenotype. The test results are interpreted to indicate whether a cat has zero, one, or two copies of the Devon Rex coat mutation.

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    Devon Rex Coat

    About the Coat


    Two separate mutations in the KRT71 gene produce the curly
    coat of the Devon Rex and the nearly hairless coat of the
    Sphynx.

    Both mutations are recessive, meaning that two copies, one


    from each parent, are required for Devon Rex cats to have
    curly coats and Sphynx cats to have nearly hairless coats.
    The tests will allow breeders to determine if a cat carries
    these mutations. Since some Sphynx cats carry BOTH the
    Devon Rex mutation and the Sphynx hairless mutation,
    testing Sphynx cats for the Devon Rex mutation will identify
    those cats that would not breed true for the hairless
    phenotype.

    Interpretation of results

    Test Result Interpretation


    Has no copies of the Devon Rex Coat mutation.
    Does not carry Devon Rex Coat (Re/Re)
    Cat will not have Devon Rex curly coat.
    Has one copy of the Devon Rex Coat mutation.
    Carrier of Devon Rex Coat (Re/re)
    Cat will not have Devon Rex curly coat.
    Has two copies of the Devon Rex Coat mutation.
    Devon Rex Coat (re/re)
    Cat will have Devon Rex curly coat.

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