Siamese cats have stripes and other patterns due to the cat breed’s genetics. However, the genes that determine coat color and pattern aren’t straightforward. Also, multiple genes affect the expression of these physical characteristics. In Siamese kitties, the pointed pattern results from a partial albinism gene that stops pigment production in the fur, resulting in darker coloration on the face, ears, tail, and legs. However, the stripes and other markings appear because of the interaction between the pointed gene and other genes that determine tabby patterns. Moreover, they can be dominant or recessive. In other words, they can be passed to the kittens by their mother or father or both. In Striped Siamese kittens, the stripes appear because of a genetic mutation impacting the expression of the pointed pattern, resulting in stripes rather than the usual pattern in most Siamese felines. Lastly, depending on the cat’s genetic makeup, the striped pattern can be more or less noticeable.