Agouti Cat Color
The agouti cat color refers, in fact, to a coat pattern; a type of cat coat and in fact the most common cat coat. The word “agouti” is the name given to a coat in which individual hair strands are … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: tabby cat coat
What does “tabby” mean?
The question, “what does tabby mean?” is asked on the Internet. I’m sure that when people are asking the question they are referring to the coat of a domestic cat. This is because the word “tabby” is most commonly heard … Continue reading →
Difference between Torbie and Tabby
It can be very difficult to distinguish between torbie and tabby cats. For me, it may be almost impossible to be sure, on occasions. Ideally, you have to be a member of the cat fancy with some real experience. The … Continue reading →
Are We Unconsciously Racist When Selecting Cat Colour?
Is cat color preference partly based on unconscious, deep-rooted racism? Is racism a form of tribalism? Humans are essentially tribal because we struggle to live alone and therefore we must live in a group of like-minded people and support each … Continue reading →
How tabby cats got their “M” marking
by Finn Frode (Copenhagen, Denmark) Milly – our old Norwegian Forest Cat As you’ll know most tabby cats carry a distinctive “M” marking in their foreheads. In Lorraine Chittock’s book ‘Cairo Cats – Egypt’s Enduring Legacy’ I found this story … Continue reading →