A New Mutation in the MC1R Gene Leadsto a Unique Color "Carnelian" in Kurilian Bobtails
Kurilian bobtail is an endemic breed of short-tailed cat of Russian breeding, having in its phenotype different variations of red color from strong red to smoky-gold. In this breed, we identified a new mutation in the MC1R gene, which leads to inactivation of eumelanin synthesis in hair follicles melanocytes and a change the color to red, defined as “Carnelian”.