Simply Cats Genetics and Breeding

The mod features a deep genetic system. Every cat has a unique DNA profile that determines its appearance.

Coat Colors & Patterns

• Base Colors: Black, Blue, Chocolate, Lilac, Cinnamon, Fawn, Red, Cream.
• Patterns: Tabby (Classic, Mackerel, Spotted, Ticked), Tortoiseshell, Calico, Pointed (Siamese-style), and Smoke/Silver.
• Special Traits: White spotting (from small patches to entirely white) and Albinism (Blue-eyed or Red-eyed).

Breeding Mechanics

Breeding is not manual; it occurs naturally if requirements are met.

• Heat Cycle (Estrus): Females go into heat periodically (indicated by heart particles). This is the only time they can mate
• Pregnancy: Lasts approximately 4 Minecraft days. You can use a Bone on a pregnant cat to see the expected litter size (1-6 kittens)
• Kittens: Inherit traits from both parents. They take several days to mature into adults
• Speeding Up: Use Blaze Powder on a cat to instantly advance their heat timer, pregnancy, or kitten growth stage

Sterilization

To prevent overpopulation, cats can be spayed (females) or neutered (males) using a Sterilization Potion. This process is irreversible.