Tricolor cats are three colored cats. The word refers to calico cats: white, orange and black. Calico is an American term. In Britain these cats are referred to as tortoiseshell and white or for short tortie and white. These cats … Continue reading →
This might be the first of several pages on understanding cat coat types. I need help in fully understanding them. I know them pretty well, perhaps very well compared to some people, but need to know them better. I would … Continue reading →
by Michael (London, UK) Tuxedo Cat – Photo by nattywoohoo (Flickr) Although people search for “tuxedo cat breed”, it doesn’t exist. The description refers to a type of cat coat; a black cat with some white fur at the belly, … Continue reading →
by Cara (Fredericksburg VA) This is my kitten precious. She is actually a torbie. She has tabby features on her forehead and striped tabby leges but the rest of her is a dilute tortie. In this picture she looks more … Continue reading →
Modern Persian cat with lion cut – photo by Muffet (Flickr) The Persian cat coat is too long. Is that correct? I am writing about the modern Persian cat, the cat with the flat face and exceptionally long fur that … Continue reading →
The collage has been taken from a page on tabby cat facts for kids as the original image has been lost. You can read more about the tabby coat by clicking on the link. The tabby coat is so ubiquitous … Continue reading →
by Michael (London) Snow Bengal Cat – photo copyright Helmi Flick What is the difference between Snow and Silver Bengal cats? The underlying answer is in the genetics together with a subtle difference in appearance. Snow Bengals have a ground … Continue reading →
by Michael (London, UK) Do red tabby cats have a certain personality? And why are they nearly always male? The answer to the first question cannot be that scientific as it is based on observation while the second is a … Continue reading →
by Michael Devon Rex Cat – Reduced Shedding Cat Breed – Photo copyright Helmi Flick Non shedding cat breeds don’t exist full stop, period. It is natural for a cat to shed its fur. But some cat breeds shed less … Continue reading →
by Lila (Topeka, KS) Orange Maine Coon cat added by Michael (Admin) to illustrate article – this is a tabby MC – photo krisandapril (Flickr) We found our princess as a stray in Arkansas. She was young and had fleas … Continue reading →
