Articles abound on them, with a range of opinion about their genetics. This quality of eye colour is linked genetically to the chocolate gene and is expected to be clearly visible. Australian Mist is accepted in both the traditional spotted pattern and in the newer marbled pattern. Bengal has been approved for a couple of years in spotted and marbled patterns. Blue Bengals are not accepted.
Issues relating to colour description are currently under review.
Bombay has been accepted in only the traditional Black American style. Scottish Shorthair eligible for challenge status in the same 5 pattern groups as Folds. Longhair Folds are eligible for one challenge, with all patterns grouped together. Revised standards will be published as approved.