📌 Quick Reference
- Golden Shaded = warm golden base + darker tipping (genetic codes NY11/NY12)
- Rarest colors: Lilac Golden, Chocolate Golden, Blue Golden
- Price driver order: rarity > pedigree certification > show quality > breeder reputation
- Kitten color settles: 6–12 months after birth
- Lifespan: 12–20 years across all color variants (color does not affect lifespan)
- Grooming load: Low-Medium for all shorthair variants — weekly brushing, more in shedding season
This table expands the single "Golden Shaded" article into a full lookup across 20 color/pattern variants so you can compare rarity, price tier, and temperament notes side by side — something no single-color article can do.
| Variant | Base Coat | Tipping/Pattern | Coat Family | Rarity | Price Tier (relative) | Eye Color | Temperament Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Shaded (Black Golden) | Warm gold | Black tips | Shorthair | Medium | High | Green/copper | Calm, elegant |
| Blue Golden Shaded | Gold | Blue-grey tips | Shorthair | Rare | Very High | Copper/gold | Gentle, relaxed |
| Chocolate Golden Shaded | Gold | Chocolate-brown tips | Shorthair | Rare | Very High | Copper | Affectionate |
| Silver Golden Shaded | Gold | Silver tips | Shorthair | Medium | High | Green | Playful, calm |
| Lilac Golden Shaded | Gold | Pastel purple-grey tips | Shorthair | Very Rare | Premium | Copper/lilac | Quiet, sweet |
| Blue British Shorthair | Solid blue-grey | None (solid) | Shorthair | Common | Low-Medium | Copper/gold | Even-tempered, classic |
| Silver Tabby British Shorthair | Silver | Tabby striping | Shorthair | Medium | Medium | Green/gold | Alert, sociable |
| Chinchilla Silver | White/silver | Very light tipping | Shorthair | Rare | High | Green/emerald | Gentle, refined |
| British Shorthair Lilac (Solid) | Pastel lilac-grey | None | Shorthair | Rare | High | Copper/blue | Docile, affectionate |
| British Shorthair Cream | Pale cream | None | Shorthair | Medium | Medium | Copper/gold | Mellow |
| British Shorthair Chocolate (Solid) | Warm brown | None | Shorthair | Rare | High | Copper | Sociable |
| British Shorthair Black (Solid) | Jet black | None | Shorthair | Common | Low-Medium | Copper/gold | Confident, calm |
| British Shorthair Bicolor | White + color patch | Patched | Shorthair | Medium | Medium | Copper/gold | Friendly |
| British Longhair Golden Shaded | Warm gold | Darker tips | Longhair | Rare | High | Green/copper | Calm, needs more grooming |
| British Longhair Blue | Solid blue-grey | None | Longhair | Medium | Medium | Copper/gold | Relaxed |
| Persian Golden Shaded | Warm gold | Darker tips | Longhair (Persian) | Rare | High | Green/copper | Very calm, high grooming needs |
| Ragdoll Seal Point | Cream body | Dark points | Longhair | Medium | Medium-High | Blue | Very affectionate |
| Ragdoll Chocolate Point | Ivory | Chocolate points | Longhair | Rare | High | Blue | Docile |
| Scottish Fold Golden Shaded | Warm gold | Darker tips | Shorthair (folded ear) | Rare | Very High | Copper/gold | Quiet, adaptable |
| Maine Coon Black Smoke | Black base | Silver undercoat | Longhair | Medium | Medium-High | Gold/copper/green | Sociable, large-bodied |
| Code | Meaning | Visual Effect | Applies To |
|---|---|---|---|
| NY11 | Light-tipped golden/chinchilla shading | Bright, minimal tipping | British Shorthair, Persian |
| NY12 | Slightly darker shaded golden variation | More visible tipping/shading | British Shorthair |
| Wide Band gene | Controls length of pale base vs tipped section | Determines "shell" vs "shaded" vs "smoke" depth | All tipped-coat breeds |
| Inhibitor gene (I) | Suppresses pigment at hair root | Produces silver/golden undercoat base | Silver & Golden series |
| Dilute gene (d) | Softens black→blue, chocolate→lilac | Produces Blue/Lilac variants | All solid & shaded colors |
| Factor | Impact on Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Coat color rarity | High | Lilac Golden & Chocolate Golden command the highest premiums |
| Pedigree certification | High | GCCF/CFA registered lines cost more |
| Show quality vs pet quality | Medium-High | Show-standard body/coat conformation adds a premium |
| Breeder reputation | Medium | Established catteries price higher but reduce health risk |
| Location/import costs | Medium | Importing rare colors across regions adds cost |
| Age (kitten vs adult) | Low-Medium | Kittens priced higher than rehomed adults |
| Care Area | Requirement | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Grooming | Brush dense undercoat | Weekly (daily in shedding season) |
| Diet | High-protein balanced diet | Daily, portion-controlled (obesity risk) |
| Vet checkups | Routine wellness exam | 1–2x/year |
| Litter maintenance | Clean box | Daily |
| Exercise | Light play, climbing | Daily, low-intensity |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Indoor living recommended | N/A |
| Item to Verify | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Vaccination records | Confirms basic health protection |
| Parent lineage / pedigree docs | Confirms color genetics and breed authenticity |
| Health certificates | Screens for hereditary conditions |
| Genetic testing results | Confirms color-gene combination (e.g., NY11/NY12) |
| Cattery/home visit allowed | Confirms ethical breeding conditions |
| Socialization history | Predicts adult temperament |
| Contract terms | Protects buyer (health guarantee, return policy) |
| Symptom | Likely Cause | What To Do |
|---|---|---|
| Kitten coat looks pale/faint at birth | Normal — shading develops over time | Wait until 6–12 months for full color to set |
| Coat looks patchy, not evenly tipped | Normal genetic variation in tipping distribution | Not a health issue; confirm with breeder pedigree docs |
| Coat darker than breeder described | Possible NY12 vs NY11 gene difference | Ask breeder for genetic test documentation |
| Coat has unexpected white patches | Possible bicolor gene in lineage | Check parent pedigree for bicolor carriers |
| Adult coat duller than kitten coat | Diet or grooming gap | Review protein intake and grooming frequency (Section 4) |