Tabby Cat

The tabby cat has a definite pattern to it's fur. This patterns is usually stripes, swirls or dots. This pattern of cat coat goes back to the cat's wildcat ancestors. This pattern shows up in many breeds of cats, making tabby not an actual breed in itself. These cats also have a typical "M" mark on their forehead.

Types of Tabby Patterns

• Classic

This pattern usually has whorls ending in a "target" on the side of the cat. Many American Shorthair cats demonstrate this pattern. The cat pictured in this chart has very high color contrast, which shows his whorls clearly. 

• Mackerel (striped)

This is by far the most common pattern, so much so that some people think it should have received the title "Classic." Mackerel tabbies have striped rings around their tail and legs, a "necklace" of stripes on the front of their chests, and bands of solid or broken stripes running down the sides of their bodies. They will have the darker color in spots running in two lines across their tummies (called "vest buttons.") The ginger kitten in the chart shows an example of broken stripes. You can click on the image to see a larger version. The same cat (our Jaspurr) is shown above as an adult. 

• Spotted

The Ocicat and the American Bobtail are good examples of spotted tabby pattern, although some Moggies will also demonstrate this color pattern. The American Bobtail in the chart illustrates the spotted tabby pattern to perfection. (This cat also illustrates the American Bobtail section of my Breeds Snapshots.) 

• Agouti (Ticked)

 Most tabby cats will have agouti hairs as part of their pattern. If you look closely, you'll see different bands of color down the length of the cat's individual hairs. Cats with an all-ticked pattern almost shimmer in the sunlight, because of the color variation. The Abyssinian in the chart is a classic example of a ticked tabby or agouti pattern. 

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Hi my friends! ^^
I want to tell you about… The Russian Blue Cat.. enjoy it.. :))
What I love most about the Russian Blue is their green eyes and very soft coats. They are very affectionate cats who don't like to be put off when they want to be petted. They follow me around everywhere, so you almost have to be carefull where you are walking so you don't step on them. If you like working on your computer, you will find them wanting to sit on your lap as you work, that is if you can.
Even though you may have the female fixed, she may mark you as her own with a very pungent scent, enough where you have to change your clothes and/or shower. My female has retained her habit of kneading, and it is at this time that she normally marks.
They love to sleep under the covers close to me on cold nights, and when they want to eat they sure let you know about it.
 They hate car rides, and both ends are working after a mile away from the house. When I had them as kittens I got into the habit of giving them water baths. They don't like it still, but they don't fight me as much. The female just takes it and is very quiet, but the male lets out such howls! I do not bathe them during the winter months so they don't get sick, but once the weather warms up I use a flea and tick soap on them.
If you move around a lot then getting a Russina Blue may not be a good idea. They like one place. In the past I had boarded them, but getting them there was a terrible experience, so now a friend comes in to check on them daily while I am away. Don't be surprised if you see blankets or other objects out of place or in other rooms. These cats are really strong and extremely intelligent. I've had my male Russian Blue drag an 18-pound bag of dry cat food out from the closet.
Think twice before you get another cat. I adopted an American Shorthair, and it took some time before the Blues accepted her. Even still, every now and then they avoid her. However, there are times I find all three of them sleeping together.
It is not a good idea to have these cats with younger children. They are an adult cat, but that is not to say they won't try to get along with children. If you want to make sure they are an indoor ca,t don't start letting them out. Once they get the feel for the outdoors they will sit at the door until you open it and shoot out like a bullet. Never hit or yell at them so if they do get out they won't run away from you. When I gt out after mine and call them, they slowly walk back over to me.
If they start getting onto your cabinets, use a spray water bottle. They quickly get the message, but you have to keep at it all the time.

This is photo of cute Russian Cat