Coat Color Patterns and Types: Tabbies, Calicos and more
Many people confuse color patterns of cats, e.g., "Tabbies" with breeds. Learn more about the various color patterns of cats, including tabby, calico, tortoiseshell, "tuxedo," "points," and more.
Calico, Tortoiseshell With White, or Other Cat Color Pattern?
Feline genetics is a complicated subject which requires years of study in order to understand. It is even more complicated when it involves the color patterns of tortoiseshell cats and calicoes. Here is your chance to demonstrate your knowledge by identifying these pictures of torties and calico cats. This is not a test, but an opportunity to show off your feline color genetics knowledge.
Feline genetics is a complicated subject which requires years of study in order to understand. It is even more complicated when it involves the color patterns of tortoiseshell cats and calicoes. Here is your chance to demonstrate your knowledge by identifying these pictures of torties and calico cats. This is not a test, but an opportunity to show off your feline color genetics knowledge.
What, exactly, is a domestic cat?
A reader wants to know exactly what is the meaning of "domestic cat." What is the difference between a domestic cat and a purebred cat? Aren't all cats domesticated now? Learn more about the semantics used to describe cats of unknown origin with this FAQ.
A reader wants to know exactly what is the meaning of "domestic cat." What is the difference between a domestic cat and a purebred cat? Aren't all cats domesticated now? Learn more about the semantics used to describe cats of unknown origin with this FAQ.
Facts About Tuxedo Cats
I was amazed and mystified to read some of these facts, although friends owned by tuxedos may agree with many of them. Thanks to Dr. Wallace and her personal assistant, Randy Wallace, for taking the time to assemble and submit these facts.
I was amazed and mystified to read some of these facts, although friends owned by tuxedos may agree with many of them. Thanks to Dr. Wallace and her personal assistant, Randy Wallace, for taking the time to assemble and submit these facts.
The truth will become clear, as you read further. One fact, which is indisputable, is that tuxedo cats are stunning, with their white bibs and spats again…
Black Cats Folklore - Witches - Beliefs About Black Cats
Black cats play a major role in folklore, superstition, and mythology. Black cats in the middle ages were believed to be witches' familiars, and some people even believed them to be witches incarnate. Depending on your area of the world, black cats can mean either good or bad luck. Explore the mythology and lore about black cats, witches, and other beliefs that carry on in the 21st century, especially around Halloween.
Black cats play a major role in folklore, superstition, and mythology. Black cats in the middle ages were believed to be witches' familiars, and some people even believed them to be witches incarnate. Depending on your area of the world, black cats can mean either good or bad luck. Explore the mythology and lore about black cats, witches, and other beliefs that carry on in the 21st century, especially around Halloween.
Cat Breeds - Mixed Breeds - Color Patterns
Cat lovers who are not actively involved in the cat fancy, often are confused about identifying terms, such as purebreed, DSH, and tabby. Learn more about the qualifying differences between these terms.
Cat lovers who are not actively involved in the cat fancy, often are confused about identifying terms, such as purebreed, DSH, and tabby. Learn more about the qualifying differences between these terms.
Cats Picture Quiz: Breeds vs Domestic Cats vs Color Patterns
How extensive is your knowledge about cats' breeds? Are you confused between breeds and color patterns? Can you tell a calico cat from a tortoiseshell? Take this javascript-based quiz for both fun and information.
How extensive is your knowledge about cats' breeds? Are you confused between breeds and color patterns? Can you tell a calico cat from a tortoiseshell? Take this javascript-based quiz for both fun and information.