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What is a tabby cat? It is a cat with a tabby coat pattern: stripes, swirls, spots or banded hairs, with an "M" marked on the forehead. It is not a breed. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA), a cat breed registry, puts…
What is a calico cat? It is a mostly white cat with large patches of black and orange, so its coat looks like a patchwork quilt. "Calico" names the pattern of the coat, not a breed. This guide explains what cat experts…
What is a tuxedo cat? It is a black and white cat, usually black on top with white on the chest, the paws and often the face, so it looks dressed for dinner. "Tuxedo" is a nickname for the coat, not a breed. This guide…
Which cat breeds have curly fur? Five recognized breeds are known for it: the Cornish Rex, the Devon Rex, the Selkirk Rex, the LaPerm and the American Wirehair. Each has a different kind of curl, from a tight wave to…
What is a domestic shorthair cat? It is a cat with a short coat and a family tree of mixed ancestry. It is not a breed. If a vet, a shelter or an insurer wrote "domestic shorthair" on your cat's papers, they were…
Is my cat a mixed breed? If you are asking, the honest answer is almost certainly yes. The Cat Fanciers' Association, a cat breed registry, says only about five percent of all domestic cats belong to any recognized…