Post by SAR01 on May 1, 2024 12:08:45 GMT -5
Tabby Cat colorings
Tabbies, Torties, and Calicos Aren’t Cat Breeds.
The term “tabby” refers to a coat pattern in cats—it’s not the name of a breed. Tabby is the most common pattern in domestic cats, and it comes in a wide array of colors. In fact, there are several distinct tabby patterns.
1. Classic Tabby
These cats have a marbled, swirling pattern that looks random at first, but if you look closely, you might spot a bull’s-eye shape on the cat’s side.
2. Spotted Tabby
These tabbies are spotted rather than striped, much like a cheetah or leopard. The Egyptian Mau breed is well-known for its spotted tabby pattern.
3. Mackerel Tabby
Covered in tiger-like stripes, the mackerel tabby often has a solid stripe running down its back, with vertical stripes along the body and a raccoon-like tail.
4. Ticked Tabby
One of the most unique tabby patterns, these cats may not be spotted or striped. Rather, each individual hair exhibits alternating bands of color.
5. Patched Tabby
There’s also the patched tabby, which might be what Biscuit is. Patched tabbies exhibit a patchwork coat where one or more of the colored sections has a tabby pattern.
After tabby, two of the most common patterns are tortoiseshell and calico. Calico cats have tri-colored fur, typically in a mix of white, orange, and black.
A tortoiseshell coat is mottled black and orange or, in a dilute version, gray and cream. When the tortoiseshell pattern co-exists with tabby markings, you’ve got what cat lovers affectionately refer to as a “torbie.”
Tabbies, Torties, and Calicos Aren’t Cat Breeds.
The term “tabby” refers to a coat pattern in cats—it’s not the name of a breed. Tabby is the most common pattern in domestic cats, and it comes in a wide array of colors. In fact, there are several distinct tabby patterns.
1. Classic Tabby
These cats have a marbled, swirling pattern that looks random at first, but if you look closely, you might spot a bull’s-eye shape on the cat’s side.
2. Spotted Tabby
These tabbies are spotted rather than striped, much like a cheetah or leopard. The Egyptian Mau breed is well-known for its spotted tabby pattern.
3. Mackerel Tabby
Covered in tiger-like stripes, the mackerel tabby often has a solid stripe running down its back, with vertical stripes along the body and a raccoon-like tail.
4. Ticked Tabby
One of the most unique tabby patterns, these cats may not be spotted or striped. Rather, each individual hair exhibits alternating bands of color.
5. Patched Tabby
There’s also the patched tabby, which might be what Biscuit is. Patched tabbies exhibit a patchwork coat where one or more of the colored sections has a tabby pattern.
After tabby, two of the most common patterns are tortoiseshell and calico. Calico cats have tri-colored fur, typically in a mix of white, orange, and black.
A tortoiseshell coat is mottled black and orange or, in a dilute version, gray and cream. When the tortoiseshell pattern co-exists with tabby markings, you’ve got what cat lovers affectionately refer to as a “torbie.”