Watch out for Impossible claims about what is hidden

[Vrem Vaniva]

Thank you, Tad. I like your Wiki page! Info like that is needed.
I often see Impossible Claims -- or wierd labels such as ... stating that a Foxie Salt & Pepper is "Ocicat Black OS." So what if its mom was an ocicat black -- you'll never get Oci Black from a Foxie Salty (that is, it won't throw the gene).

But I keep hearing from some people that they believe in "throwbacks," honest to Pete. There is a bizarre notion circulating that somehow the left-behind dominant traits can come back to haunt us. I hear things like "I'll check the parents to make sure it's a pure Aby Dark Chocolate." Well, what if one parent is a Genesis Smokey? That would be normal -- and at this time, all Aby Dark Chocolates probably have "pure" fur. But i have seen people be wary when they see a more dominant trait in the background. I hope all will read your Wiki page and learn the basics, especially the 3 points that Kayla mentions.

This phrase "in the background" can be deceptive, but it is not as much of a lie as , for example, "MOF ears hiding Wild Tiger." I don't think people intend to "lie" when they label their kittens. It's just that not everyone is clear on what's possible -- and then, we all make mistakes (one mistake per year, maybe? ahaha). So ... when buyiing a kitty, one needs to be informed -- and not rely on the box label, or even an auctioneer's analysis.