TAB THE TABBY CAT

A tabby cat is the most exquisitely patterned cat. A tabby cat
is not a particular breed of cats, in fact it gets its name from
the Attabiyah section of Baghdad where a type of striped silk
was made that was later used to describe cats. Here’s everything
you need to know about this cat breed.

Tabby cat patterns are very colorful and usually striped and
ringed. There are a number of genetic factors that determine the
patterns. The patterns vary from breed to breed of the cats. A
tabby cat can be classified as Classic, Mackerel, Ticked and
Spotted, based on its patterns. Persians, Maine Coons, American
Shorthairs cats are the most common classic tabby cats. Classic
tabby cats are also known as ‘Blotched’ outside North America.
Mackerel tabby cats have thin stripes and rings like mackerel
fish. Abyssinians and Somalis ticked tabby cats are the usually
the only breeds to have the ticks. Spotted tabby cats are a
controversial lot with people calling them descendants of the
mackerel or classic tabby cats, depending the kind of pattern on
them. The spots on the spotted tabby cats often have a very
close resemblance to the patterns on both mackerel and classic
tabby cats.

These apart, tabby cats can also have pointed, calicos,
tortoiseshells & torbies patterns. Tabby cats come in a variety
of colors and some very interesting patterned coats. Tabby cats
are the ultimate in beauty. An ‘M’ shape on the head is often
considered the sign of an original tabby cat.

Persian tabby cats are one of the most popular among tabby cats.
Persian cats have a unique fur and other breeds rarely match the
variety of their colors and patterns. Possibly this is why the
Persian tabby cats capture the imagination of cats lovers and
cat events the world over. If you were to ask a Persian tabby
cat owner the reasons for this fan-following you will probably
be told that it is everything about them, the behavior, the
looks and of course the patterns.

If you are one of the proud owners of a tabby cat then make sure
you give them the best care. As tabby cats are all about their
fur, coat and pattern you have to be very careful of the general
health and hygiene of the cat. Apart from healthy diet and
regular de-worming and other health routines, their fur needs to
be protected from infections. Regular application of medicated
powders and regular combing are some very common routines to
follow to avoid frequent visits to the veterinary.

Tabby cats are everyone’s favorites. They come in all colors,
sizes and shapes. For cat lovers tabby cats hold a special
because their patterns are looked upon as one of nature’s finest
artwork. Tabby cats are winners all the way. Every year tabby
cats win trophies and hearts the world over. Get one to win
yours today.

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