![]() ![]() In a similar manner, the Classic tabby pattern stripes could be broken into bigger spots. The result is that the stripes look like spots. The Spotted tabby can be described as a modifier which breaks up Mackerel tabby pattern. The design is observed as a long dark line that runs along the back. The same pattern is also observed on the belly and the face. The lower legs exhibit barring or residual ghost striping. They break up the tabby patterns into "sand" or the "salt-and-pepper" like appearance. These are hairs having distinct color bands. The Ticked tabby pattern generates agouti hairs. Too, the butterfly one is a light colored one observed on shoulders. All colors are seen except white.Ĭats of this genetic disposition bear the M pattern on the forehead and theīody markings are of a swirled or whirled pattern. The Classic Tabby usually has a darkīrown pattern, along with black and ochres. The "M" shape is seen on the forehead, along with a fewĭark lines across the corners of the eyes. They could beīroken into many bars or can be continuous. ![]() The Mackerel tabby pattern is observed as a vertical and Theīengal breed has marbled along with rosette patterns. Some cats are due to the mix of domestic and wild genes. The Sokoke breed is a modified version of theĬlassic Tabby. All such patterns haveīeen observed in many random-bred populations. Tortoiseshell or calico cat complete with tabby patches. Tabby patterns are of four types: Mackerel, Ticked, Classic,Īnd Spotted. Genetic studies have revealed a connection of tabbies to wildcats scattered all over the world. The tabby pattern can be seen on multiple breeds and is a naturally occurring feature. Contrary to popular perception, it is not a cat breed. There is always a mark with a faint resemblance to the word M on the animal's forehead. ![]() The word tabby refers to any domestic cat having a coat of distinctive stripes, swirling patterns, dots, or lines. ![]()
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