#Red tabby cat with mean face plus#

Old term for a dilute modifier that affects dilutedd colours e.g. the dilute of black is blue, of red is cream (grey) Also refers to a cat where the whole coat compries ticked fur without a tabby pattern. on Abyssinian cats, ticked tabbies or in the pale areas of a tabby cat. Refers to the several bands of colour (ticking) on a single hair e.g. The cat is a single colour the individual hairs are one colour with no agouti banding on the hairs. These are some basic terms, though a few things will become clear later when colours and patterns are described in more detail. At the end of this file is a list of potential future colour/pattern mutation. Some terms are old-fashioned or are restricted to certain breeds only. I include synonyms and refer to breeds where necessary to clarify name clashes or describe breed-specific patterns. Omissions are due to lack of information. The inclusion of a description of a colour or pattern is no comment on its desirability, just the fact that it exists. It is not possible to include every single colour and pattern, so in some places the 'naming convention' and examples are given. Some colour/pattern combinations appear in several places in this article because they are related to other combinations. Some are experimental, some look so similar that they can only be worked out if you know the cat's pedigree or genetics. Sometimes the same name means different things in different breeds, registries or countries. Not all colours are recognised by all registries, some have different names in different breeds, registries or countries. It is not affiliated to any breed society or registry. These are plain English descriptions, not an authoritative list (serious breeders are advised to get breed/country specific information from their registries). There are hundreds of possible colour/pattern permutations some are not allowed in pedigree cats, but are seen in random-bred (moggy) cats while others are rarely seen in the moggy population as must be selectively bred for. Some colours occur through careful selective breeding, others appear spontaneously due to a mutation or recessive (hidden) genes coming together. Some breeds are based a particular colour or pattern while others exclude certain colours.

#Red tabby cat with mean face plus#

This is a layperson's list and includes formal terms used by registries in different countries, plus descriptive terms used by non-breeders as well as archaic terms that you may find in historical cat books (many of which are now online). Whether you're into big cats or small cats, long-haired or short, we've rounded up all the best grey cat breeds to help you find the perfect new addition to you family.Cat Colours and Patterns - Plain English VersionĬAT COLOURS AND PATTERNS - PLAIN ENGLISH VERSION If you're feeling too superstitious to look at black cat breeds and are worried about the upkeep involved with white cats, then a grey or silver cat may be the perfect choice for you. Others cats can come in a variety of coat patterns and colors, including grey.

Some of these breeds are exclusively grey, such as the Russian Blue, the Chartreux of France, the Korat of Thailand, and the Nebelung. Instead, grey cat breeds are born looking wise, and if you're on the hunt for a feline friend, then you may want to look to the most popular grey cat breeds out there.

Some cats will go grey as they age, but not on the scale that dogs and humans do, as they tend to retain enough melanocytes to keep their original color.

While there's something to love about cats of all colors and sizes, you may find yourself particularly drawn to gorgeous grey cat breeds.