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At Glitterpaws, we’re lucky to witness small, everyday miracles — but every now and then, one truly stops you in your tracks. On the 28th of February, Juliette welcomed her litter of 6 babies into the world. Tiny, fragile, and full of potential, these kittens weighed between just 84 and 110 grams , with an average of 96 grams . They fit in the palm of your hand — delicate little beginnings. Juliette and her newly born babies on the 28th of Februrary 2026. Fast forward just th

How smart breeding keeps recessive traits — and our cats — healthy for generations Recessive genes can be beautiful, fascinating, and breed-defining — but they also require careful stewardship . Modern breeders have powerful tools at their fingertips: DNA testing, pedigree tracking, and strategic mate selection. Used wisely, these tools allow us to enjoy recessive colours and coats without sacrificing diversity or health . This chapter brings it all together: how to plan mati

Why some recessive genes “show a little” even when they shouldn’t Most breeders learn the simple rule: Dominant genes show with one copy Recessive genes only show with two copies But real-life genetics isn’t always that tidy. Some recessive genes don’t stay completely hidden in carriers. Instead, they can influence the phenotype just a little , even when only one copy is present. This is called: Partial penetrance — the gene doesn’t fully express, but expresses sometimes

From colour to coat to pattern — the quiet genetics behind iconic cats Recessive genes don’t just create pretty colours — they’ve shaped entire breeds, defined breed standards, and even influenced the rise of whole cat groups like the Siamese, Burmese, Rexes, and Sphynx. Many of the traits we take for granted today only exist because generations of breeders protected — and understood — recessive inheritance. This blog explores some of the most important recessive genes in pe