Tabby - Cat Breeds
When asked what breed their striped cat is, many people reply with “Tabby.” However, like many common cat monikers (Tuxedo, Tortoiseshell, Calico, etc.) “Tabby” refers to the coat pattern, not a specific breed of cat. In fact, every feline has the tabby gene, but it does not present in the coat of every cat. To make things even more interesting, there are five types of Tabby markings: classic, mackerel, spotted, ticked and patched. They’ll even cuddle up with you but don’t pick them up and carry them around. Their coats have a single dominant color and stripes in the brown and black color families. Brown mackerel markings are most frequently seen.
