![]() The four main tabby patterns are not the only ones we can find in tabby cats. Cats called “brown tabby” are genetically black tabby That’s why in many cat fancies black tabbies are called brown tabbies, but they shouldn’t be confused with the chocolate genetic color. Tabby cats usually look clearer than their equivalent solid color because of the agouti hairs. For example, in a chocolate tabby, the markings are composed of hairs with a chocolate color, while the agouti hairs have bands of chocolate and light reddish chocolate. Tabby cats can come in any existing cat colors, such as black, blue, chocolate, lilac, cinnamon, and fawn. When a cat has a tabby pattern, the dark markings are made of solid hairs of the base color while the fur in between the markings is composed of agouti hairs. So, a fur composed of agouti hairs has a clearer color than a solid one. An agouti hair is composed of several bands of colors: a dark one with the base color of the cat, alternately with lighter and more reddish ones. The previous articles in the series covered:Ī tabby cat is a cat that has agouti hairs. Note: Before reading this article, I recommend that you read the first article in the series on solid cat colors, as some of the genetic explanations are useful to understand this article. Member of the CFA Breeder Referral program.What's the color of your cat? To answer this question, in this third article in my series on cat coats we are going to talk about all the types of markings a cat can have, and the genetics behind them. Please click this link Available Adults to see some of our gorgeous American Shorthair Cats that are now retired. You can read more on our blog, American Shorthair Kittens - The Perfect Combination.įor more information on our American Shorthair Kittens for sale please contact us.īesides kittens, we might have a retired adult that is available. Read more about the American Shorthair Cat and Kittens at Wikipedia. For more information, please visit our Policies page or contact us. Our American Shorthair Kitten price is determined by pedigree, sex, age and a number of other factors. It’s no wonder that the American Shorthair consistently ranks as one of the ten most popular breeds of cat, truly a star in the feline world. The texture of the coat is relatively hard as it is meant as protection for her. The coat becomes much longer and thicker during the winter. The coat of the American Shorthair is thick and dense. It looks like what it was originally meant to be, a powerful cat to keep rodents out of the barn and the house. Its legs are thick and strong, with well-developed hindquarters. With a broad chest, a muscular neck, strong jaws and a well-developed muzzle, the American Shorthair is one of the most powerful cats of the domestic feline world. All components of this cat should be well developed. They are known by a number of names such as the American Shorthair Silver Classic Tabby, Classic Tabby, Silver Classic Tabby, among others.Īmerican Shorthair Breeders focus on breeding a cat that is powerful and well structured. Its rounded, thick appearance makes you realize that it will be heavy when you pick him/her up. It is heavily muscled and has heavy boning. American Shorthair KittensĪre a medium-sized cat, but it’s a very powerful one. There are over 210 color variations to choose from so finding the best color to match your style will not be difficult. The American Shorthair Silver Tabby is the most popular color with the Brown Tabby and Silver Tabby and White as a close second. You probably have seen an example of this striking variety in television and magazine advertising or in recent movie roles. ![]() For centuries, “working cats” flourished along with their pioneer owners and eventually established themselves as the native North American short haired cat.īreeders consider the silver tabby as the most well-known color today, with dense black markings set on a sterling silver background. Records indicate that the “ Mayflower” carried several cats to hunt ship’s rats. Its ancestors came to North America with early settlers from Europe. The American Shorthair, also known as ASH, is America’s own breed. American Shorthair Kittens are known for their longevity, robust health, good looks, quiet disposition and amiability with children and dogs.
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