Ghost markings
Are tabby markings in non-agouti varieties, which are mostly weaker and have less contrast, and which are undesired.
Gloves ...
Ghost Markings: As seen in some self or solid colored cats, particularly when young, these are faint tabby markings.
Gib: A neutered male cat.
Ghost markings: Faint striping or spots on kitten coats that disappear with maturity.
Gingivitis: Inflammation of the gums.
Gloves: Solid colored markings, usually white, on the forepaws of a cat.
Ghost markings: Faint tabby markings seen in some self (solid) colored cats; especially when young.
Gland: an organ that produces a chemical secretion, such as a hormone or an enzyme
Guard Hairs: long bristly hairs forming the outer coat ...
Ghost markings Faint tabby markings seen in some solid colored cats, especially when the cats are kittens. Haw A transparent, third eyelid at the inner side of the eye that keeps the eye clean and moist.
Although ghost markings are acceptable on kittens, adults should be solid (called 'self-colored'), with no trace of tabby markings. The Havana Brown's eyes are oval and a remarkably vivid green.
Kittens are born with tabby ghost markings that disappear during the first year.
Fault: Absence of break in the muzzle. Absence of chin. Kinked tail. Disqualify: wrong eye color. White markings.
History ...
Strongly almond eyes
Lack of width in the head
Small rounded ears
Weak chin
Tabby barring a fault - ghost markings on kittens acceptable
White whisker pads
Fine boning
Hooding
No contrast between point and body colouring ...
All Burmillas have an underlying tabby pattern where spotted, or mackerel, ghost markings may appear on the body especially in kittens. As for most shorthaired cats, general grooming of the coat is minimal.
spots with a subtle suggestion of the classic tabby pattern, while the Mau's spots are randomly distributed. Another theory maintains that the spots come from latent genes on the Siamese side of the family, evidenced by the spotted ghost markings ...
s spots are randomly distributed. Another theory maintains that the spots come from latent genes on the Siamese side of the family, evidenced by the spotted ghost markings that will occasionally manifest in older Siamese.
Some faint tabby markings called 'ghost markings' are permissible. The eye colour and the colour of the nose leather paw pads and eye rims will be in accordance with the main colour.
 See also: Contrast, Spotting, Tortie, Agouti, Patched
  
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