{"id":171294,"date":"2023-02-16T15:53:46","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T15:53:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/"},"modified":"2023-02-17T11:11:18","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T11:11:18","slug":"what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the difference between a tabby cat and a normal cat?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#What_is_the_difference_between_a_tabby_cat_and_a_normal_cat\" title=\"What is the difference between a tabby cat and a normal cat?\">What is the difference between a tabby cat and a normal cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#What_breed_is_a_tabby_cat\" title=\"What breed is a tabby cat?\">What breed is a tabby cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Is_a_tabby_cat_a_good_cat\" title=\"Is a tabby cat a good cat?\">Is a tabby cat a good cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#What_is_a_tabby_cats_personality\" title=\"What is a tabby cat&#8217;s personality?\">What is a tabby cat&#8217;s personality?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#What_makes_a_cat_a_tabby\" title=\"What makes a cat a tabby?\">What makes a cat a tabby?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#How_are_tabby_cats_different_from_other_cats\" title=\"How are tabby cats different from other cats?\">How are tabby cats different from other cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#What_two_breeds_make_a_tabby_cat\" title=\"What two breeds make a tabby cat?\">What two breeds make a tabby cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Is_every_cat_a_tabby\" title=\"Is every cat a tabby?\">Is every cat a tabby?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Is_tabby_cat_a_purebred\" title=\"Is tabby cat a purebred?\">Is tabby cat a purebred?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Is_a_tabby_cat_an_American_Shorthair\" title=\"Is a tabby cat an American Shorthair?\">Is a tabby cat an American Shorthair?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#What_category_is_a_tabby_cat\" title=\"What category is a tabby cat?\">What category is a tabby cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#What_are_tabby_cats_known_for\" title=\"What are tabby cats known for?\">What are tabby cats known for?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Is_a_tabby_cat_a_good_pet\" title=\"Is a tabby cat a good pet?\">Is a tabby cat a good pet?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Are_tabby_cats_good_natured\" title=\"Are tabby cats good natured?\">Are tabby cats good natured?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Are_tabby_cats_friendlier_than_cats\" title=\"Are tabby cats friendlier than cats?\">Are tabby cats friendlier than cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Do_tabby_cats_have_a_specific_personality\" title=\"Do tabby cats have a specific personality?\">Do tabby cats have a specific personality?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Are_tabby_cats_the_friendliest\" title=\"Are tabby cats the friendliest?\">Are tabby cats the friendliest?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#What_breed_makes_a_tabby_cat\" title=\"What breed makes a tabby cat?\">What breed makes a tabby cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#How_do_you_tell_if_a_cat_is_a_tabby\" title=\"How do you tell if a cat is a tabby?\">How do you tell if a cat is a tabby?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Why_is_it_called_a_tabby_cat\" title=\"Why is it called a tabby cat?\">Why is it called a tabby cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#How_are_tabby_cats_made\" title=\"How are tabby cats made?\">How are tabby cats made?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#What_makes_tabby_cats_different\" title=\"What makes tabby cats different?\">What makes tabby cats different?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#What_do_tabby_cats_come_from\" title=\"What do tabby cats come from?\">What do tabby cats come from?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Is_a_tabby_cat_a_purebred\" title=\"Is a tabby cat a purebred?\">Is a tabby cat a purebred?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/what-is-the-difference-between-a-tabby-cat-and-a-normal-cat\/#Is_tabby_a_breed_or_coat_pattern\" title=\"Is tabby a breed or coat pattern?\">Is tabby a breed or coat pattern?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_a_tabby_cat_and_a_normal_cat\"><\/span>What is the difference between a tabby cat and a normal cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>People sometimes call the average domestic cat a tabby, but <b>tabby is not a cat breed it is actually the pattern of kitty&#8217;s coat. And it happens to be the most common of all the feline coat patterns. Technically speaking, no matter what colors or markings you see on your cat, all felines possess the tabby cat gene.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_a_tabby_cat\"><\/span>What breed is a tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tabby is <b>not a breed but a coat pattern in cats. Its appearance can vary slightly from stripes to whorls, spots, and more. These variations all have their own names, but often an M shaped marking appears on the head of Tabby cats, just above the eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/is-a-manx-a-tabby\/\">Is a Manx a tabby?<\/a><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_tabby_cat_a_good_cat\"><\/span>Is a tabby cat a good cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tabbies are fantastic pets, especially for children, because of how social and friendly they are. They love participating in family activities and thrive on being around their human families and other cats or dogs in your home.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-199949\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-a-tabby-cat-a-good-cat.jpg\" alt=\"Is a tabby cat a good cat?\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-a-tabby-cat-a-good-cat.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-a-tabby-cat-a-good-cat-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-a-tabby-cat-a-good-cat-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Is-a-tabby-cat-a-good-cat-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_tabby_cats_personality\"><\/span>What is a tabby cat&#8217;s personality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to personality traits, tabbies are considered <b>friendly, happy-go-lucky cats, intelligent, sassy, very affectionate and wonderful companions. Red tabbies, often called orange, ginger and marmalade tabbies, can be feisty and bossy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_a_cat_a_tabby\"><\/span>What makes a cat a tabby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A tabby cat is considered to be <b>any domesticated cat with a coat that features distinctive stripes, dots, or swirling patterns, usually with a marking resembling an uppercase M on their forehead.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_tabby_cats_different_from_other_cats\"><\/span>How are tabby cats different from other cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every cat is unique but what makes tabby cats special is the <b>beautiful patterns that cover their coats. Tabby cats exhibit a combination of stripes, swirls, and spots which, depending on the breed, may cover the cat&#8217;s entire body or be localized to patches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_two_breeds_make_a_tabby_cat\"><\/span>What two breeds make a tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tabby pattern occurs naturally and is connected both to the coat of the domestic cat&#8217;s direct ancestor and to those of their close relatives: <b>the African wildcat (Felis lybica lybica), the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) and the Asiatic wildcat (Felis lybica ornata), all of which have similar coats, both by <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_every_cat_a_tabby\"><\/span>Is every cat a tabby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>All cats have a tabby pattern!<\/b> In fact, there are different genes at play in tabby cats: one that determines if the cat is agouti or solid, and others that determine the tabby pattern of the cat. This means that all cats have tabby patterns but this tabby pattern is masked if the cat is solid.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tabby_cat_a_purebred\"><\/span>Is tabby cat a purebred?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The tabby pattern occurs naturally and is connected both to the coat of the domestic cat&#8217;s direct ancestor and to those of their close relatives: <b>the African wildcat (Felis lybica lybica), the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) and the Asiatic wildcat (Felis lybica ornata), all of which have similar coats, both by<\/b><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/v6n_bJzM7bc\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_tabby_cat_an_American_Shorthair\"><\/span>Is a tabby cat an American Shorthair?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The tabby cat is not a breed, but a coat colour that can be found in both mixed breed and purebred cat populations. The tabby gene is known as agouti and produces a background that is made up of individual hairs that have alternate banding (ticking).<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_category_is_a_tabby_cat\"><\/span>What category is a tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>American Shorthair cats are most famous for their brown or grey tabby coats, but they can come in many different colors and patterns. Standard American Shorthair colors can include streaks and patches of white, black, brown, cream, silver, and blue in their fur.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_tabby_cats_known_for\"><\/span>What are tabby cats known for?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every cat is unique but what makes tabby cats special is the <b>beautiful patterns that cover their coats. Tabby cats exhibit a combination of stripes, swirls, and spots which, depending on the breed, may cover the cat&#8217;s entire body or be localized to patches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_tabby_cat_a_good_pet\"><\/span>Is a tabby cat a good pet?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tabby Cats Have Excellent Personality <b>They are awesome pets for young owners due to their social traits, cuddly and friendly personalities. Even though all domestic cats can make a good family pets, tabby cats are well known as the first pet cats for children.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tabby_cats_good_natured\"><\/span>Are tabby cats good natured?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to personality traits, <b>tabbies are considered friendly, happy-go-lucky cats, intelligent, sassy, very affectionate and wonderful companions. Red tabbies, often called orange, ginger and marmalade tabbies, can be feisty and bossy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tabby_cats_friendlier_than_cats\"><\/span>Are tabby cats friendlier than cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Key points. <b>Orange cats are thought to be friendlier and more affectionate than other cats. Orange cats may be more likely to engage in risky behaviors that result in death.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-199950 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Are-tabby-cats-friendlier-than-cats.jpg\" alt=\"Are tabby cats friendlier than cats?\" width=\"1061\" height=\"708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Are-tabby-cats-friendlier-than-cats.jpg 955w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Are-tabby-cats-friendlier-than-cats-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Are-tabby-cats-friendlier-than-cats-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1061px) 100vw, 1061px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tabby_cats_have_a_specific_personality\"><\/span>Do tabby cats have a specific personality?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tabby cat personality traits When it comes to personality traits, tabbies are considered <b>friendly, happy-go-lucky cats, intelligent, sassy, very affectionate and wonderful companions. Red tabbies, often called orange, ginger and marmalade tabbies, can be feisty and bossy.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tabby_cats_the_friendliest\"><\/span>Are tabby cats the friendliest?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Every cat is unique but what makes tabby cats special is the <b>beautiful patterns that cover their coats. Tabby cats exhibit a combination of stripes, swirls, and spots which, depending on the breed, may cover the cat&#8217;s entire body or be localized to patches.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_makes_a_tabby_cat\"><\/span>What breed makes a tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tabby is <b>not a breed but a coat pattern in cats. Its appearance can vary slightly from stripes to whorls, spots, and more. These variations all have their own names, but often an M shaped marking appears on the head of Tabby cats, just above the eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_tell_if_a_cat_is_a_tabby\"><\/span>How do you tell if a cat is a tabby?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A tabby cat is considered to be <b>any domesticated cat with a coat that features distinctive stripes, dots, or swirling patterns, usually with a marking resembling an uppercase M on their forehead.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_it_called_a_tabby_cat\"><\/span>Why is it called a tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tabbies Were Named After a Baghdad Silk<\/b> Tabby cats got their name by being compared to silk from the Attabiy district in Baghdad, and the 14th century Middle French term for it was atabis, which then became tabis, and eventually our English word, tabby.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_are_tabby_cats_made\"><\/span>How are tabby cats made?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The tabby pattern occurs naturally and is connected both to the coat of the domestic cat&#8217;s direct ancestor and to those of their close relatives: the African wildcat (Felis lybica lybica), the European wildcat (Felis silvestris) and the Asiatic wildcat (Felis lybica ornata), all of which have similar coats, both by <\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_makes_tabby_cats_different\"><\/span>What makes tabby cats different?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tabby is not a breed but <b>a coat pattern in cats. Its appearance can vary slightly from stripes to whorls, spots, and more. These variations all have their own names, but often an M shaped marking appears on the head of Tabby cats, just above the eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_do_tabby_cats_come_from\"><\/span>What do tabby cats come from?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tabby is <b>not a breed but a coat pattern in cats. Its appearance can vary slightly from stripes to whorls, spots, and more. These variations all have their own names, but often an M shaped marking appears on the head of Tabby cats, just above the eyes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_tabby_cat_a_purebred\"><\/span>Is a tabby cat a purebred?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>tabby, type of dark-striped coat colouring found in both wild and domestic cats. One of the most common coat colours, the tabby pattern dates back to domestic cats in <b>ancient Egypt. It is a recognized colour variety in purebred cats and is frequently seen in cats of mixed ancestry.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_tabby_a_breed_or_coat_pattern\"><\/span>Is tabby a breed or coat pattern?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>The tabby cat is not a breed, but a coat colour that can be found in both mixed breed and purebred cat populations. 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