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Because the term "Tabby" refers to a striped coat pattern found in many cats: Dark markings (stripes, swirls, spots) on a paler background. The stripe colour is solid (goes right to the hair root), but the background colour is banded with colour on each individual hair.
There are many breeds of cat that can have the tabby pattern, so grouping cats up just by coat pattern would be confusing at best. For example:
- Abyssinian (ticked tabby)
- American Shorthair (the Classic pattern)
- Domestic Shorthair/Longhair (Mixed breed cats can have any type of tabby markings and colourations)
- Egyptian Mau (the original spotted tabby)
- Maine Coon (probably the most popular pedigreed tabby cat)
- Manx
- Norwegian Forest Cat
- Oriental
- Persian
- Scottish Fold
- Siberian (another "natural" breed of tabby cats)
- Singapura (ticked)
- Somali (longhair ticked)
- Turkish Angora (14 allowable tabby patterns/colours)
- Turkish Van (6 tabby patterns/colours)
What else can I help you with?
Do tabby cats have any particular health problems?
The term "tabby" refers to a certain coat pattern which is found on many different breeds of cat. It does not describe its own breed. Because of this, cats with this coat pattern do not have particular health problems. The health of a cat is defined by its own genes and bloodline.
Where did tabby cats come from?
Tabby is a naturally-occurring color pattern within cats. It has developed on its own over time, and while humans may have encouraged it by breeding cats for the tabby patter, it originally came from nature.
Is tabby mean?
Seeing as the term "Tabby" is coat pattern found on some cats (and in several breeds), the temperament and personality of a cat has nothing to do with its coat. Each individual cat has its own personality.
How do you know if your cat is a calico or a tortoiseshell?
A tabby has stripes on its forehead usually that look sort of like an M. Look at pics closely and you can see it!! :) That's my own way of telling its either all tabby or part tabby. A tortishell cat has not patches but brindled brown and black fur. A Calico which people confuse for Tortishells has Brown , Black and white fur that's patched. :) --- A normal tabby cat has no ginger in its fur, which is the definition of a tortoiseshell. Cats can also be torbies, which is a tortoiseshell-tabby. In this pattern, the cat has ginger patches, and you will see tabby markings on the face and body where there is no ginger. In a tortoiseshell, the ginger patches always have tabby markings whether the cat is a tabby or not.
Are tuxedo cats the least behaved breed of cats?
No. It's all about how a cat is raised. Each has it's own personality.
Are norwegian forest cats rare?
No, not at all. Within cat lovers, Norwegian Forest cats (wedgies) are amongst the top favourite breed cats to own.
What types of pet cats do you get?
There are many types of pet cats you can get, including domestic shorthair, domestic longhair, Siamese, Maine Coon, Persian, Bengal, Scottish Fold, Ragdoll, and Sphynx, among others. Each breed has its own personality traits, appearance, and care requirements, so it's important to choose a cat that fits your lifestyle and preferences.
Why do dogs have puppies and not kittens?
Species breed within their own species. In fact, it would be impossible anatomically for cats and dogs to inter-breed. So cats birth only kittens; dogs birth only puppies.
Can you get a job as a cat breeder?
Probably not . I want to be one 2 . I love cats . Most people who breed cats have their own cattery. This is often out of their own homes or businesses. You may be able to find a job helping out .
What is the population in the world of tabby cats?
Cats started popping up as little puff balls right around after the dinosaurs went extinct. They were popping out of no where as little puffballs everywhere and ever since then, cats have been roaming around the earth ever since after the dinosaur extinction. But I'm not sure when who discovered them and when. I am a major cat lover and if you are too, you should google it on your own time, I know i will soon By VampireTabby This doesn't REALLY answer the question so if anyone does have an idea, please put it here!
Do different cats have different types behaviors?
Yes, since each cat has his/her own personality quirks, depending on how they are treated, how they are raised, where they live, and even what breed or breed-mix they are.
Do ragamuffin cats destroy furniture?
No. They are an extremely gentle breed. However, they love theur own set of soft toys!
