![]() ![]() Since tabby cats are not categorized by breed but instead by coat color and pattern, there is no formal recognition for them as a whole. Tabby cats are typically independent yet social, curious yet cautious, and protective overall. Their success at doing so made them companions that humans relied upon to keep stored food safe, to help ensure health, and to provide companionship. Tabby cats gained popularity during the 18 th century when they were used to keep ships and households free of rats and other disease-carrying pests. Image By: Magui RF, Shutterstock How Tabby Cats Gained Popularity It’s thought that up to about 80% of cats living in today’s world have tabby markings! Tabbies are known for maintaining the innate instinct to rid their homes of vermin and other pests. However, this type of coat did not become common or popular until at least the 18 th century. The tabby cat came into existence sometime in the Middle Ages (during the Ottoman Empire). The Earliest Records of Tabby Cats in History No matter the breed or gender, it’s important to socialize your cat and expose them to many different situations. Cats that are more social have a tendency to rub up on strangers for scratches or jump on laps for cuddles, while cats that are less social shy away, hide, are more cautious, and even potentially aggressive. 9.Some cat breeds are more social than others, both towards humans and other cats and animals. ![]() Lentigo is also common in tortoiseshell and calico cats and is generally nothing to worry about, although if you notice any changes, it’s always wise to have your kitty checked out by your veterinarian. The most common reason for these black freckles is a genetic condition called lentigo which causes an increase in the number of pigment-producing cells. If you have an orange tabby, you may have noticed dark freckles around its gums or nose. While every cat is different, orange tabbies are well known for being serial snugglers. While there’s no hard and fast research, it’s long been believed that male cats tend to be friendlier than female cats, and with 80% of orange tabbies being male, that could be why they have a reputation for being super affectionate. Orange tabbies are known for being Velcro cats ![]() The M marking is embedded in the same gene that gives them their tabby pattern. However, science has a slightly less magical answer to why orange tabby cats are rocking that M: it’s in their DNA. There are plenty of myths and legends floating around as to how that M came to be there, with claims that it represents everyone from the Virgin Mary to Mohammed, the founder of Islam. Look closely at an orange tabby cat’s forehead and you’ll notice that they sport a very distinctive looking ‘M’. Weitzman says there’s zero competition when it comes to which kind of cat is the most gregarious, with orange tabbies a clear winner. If you’ve ever owned an orange tabby cat, you probably know that these guys are definitely the Chatty Cathy’s of the cat world! According to Gary Weitzman, head veterinarian at the San Diego Humane Society, cat personalities are tied to coat color. The pigment pheomelanin is what gives an orange tabby cat their coloring and it’s the same pigment that’s responsible for causing red hair in humans. It turns out that Annie and Garfield have a lot more in common than we first thought. A specific pigment is responsible for their color Within the agouti gene, there are four different types of tabby patterns that can occur: mackerel (tiger-like stripes), ticked (hair that alternates with light and dark bands), spotted, and classic (which gives a swirled look). Did you know that orange cats with solid-colored coats don’t exist? It’s true! That’s because all tabby cats regardless of their color carry the agouti gene which is responsible for creating a patterned effect on their coats. ![]()
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