The subject of white coat color is confusing to perhaps a majority, even experienced dog - show exhibitors. (siriusdog.com)
Variants in TYR were previously reported to be related with white coat color in domestic cats as well as with a form of albinism in people. (sciencedaily.com)
There is a known link between white coat color, blue eyes and deafness - but since the coat and eye color can be caused by different genes it means that only some blue eyed whites are deaf. (messybeast.com)