British tabby cats: varieties and content

A huge number of people all over the world have pets. Kittens of the breed such as the British cat are very popular because of their unusual tabby color. This breed has been developed through careful crossing and selection.

The term tabby is commonly used to refer to a patterned color. Tabby kittens look very unusual. Several different breeds of cats have tabby colors, and British cats are on their list.

This breed is distinguished by a huge number of different colors. There are never two identical representatives of the breed, each is unique.

If there is already a cat of this breed in the house, in any case, the question of the origin of the pet and its colors will be brewing. Symmetrical spots on the coat have clear lines with distinctive contrasting patterns. The ancestors who passed this color on to today's cats lived in the wild in India, Kazakhstan and Africa.

Consider what elements and features the tabby color has.

• A characteristic feature is the presence on the forehead of the animal of a peculiar pattern in the form of the letter "M", this pattern is also called the "sign of the scarab". All painted cats have this sign.
• The coat is very unusual, it is divided into two layers. The first layer forms the background. From the top layer, a pattern is obtained that differs in its depth.
• On the chest of the animal, the pattern forms fancy necklaces. The value of the cat depends on their number.
• There are rings on the tail, and continuous stripes on the legs.
• The nose and eyes are in the appropriate color.
• Each ear should have a light spot on the outside.

There are several subspecies of the British cat coloring with certain standards:

• striped, it is also called brindle;
• spotted, also called leopard;
• ticked;
• marble.

The tiger color of the British cat, or the striped color pattern, is the most common. This color is most common. A distinctive feature is that the main color of the coloring passes along the spine of the cat. The main requirements of this type are surprisingly clear and dense drawing of the pattern. Like other types of coloring, a mark in the form of the letter "M" is drawn on the animal's face.

This coloring is very beautiful and unusual, the marble color shade of the drawn pattern is unique. The drawing is not interrupted or intersected. A bizarre butterfly pattern is drawn on the back of the head. The characteristic letter "M" is located on the nose. A distinctive feature can be called a necklace that forms on the chest of the animal.

With this color variety, it may seem that the coat has a solid color, but this is only at first glance.

The coloring is different in that the part of the wool that forms the top coat resembles a layer of "dust". The lower part of the undercoat has a color similar to the upper one. It can be blue, chocolate, black or other colors.

In addition to the pattern, color options also differ.

British brown tabby cats have an amazing color of the whole body. Very black in color, reminiscent of carbon black. The nose has a slightly red tint, has an eyeliner along the contour. A distinctive feature is called the spotted tail of the animal.

The background part of the wool has the most delicate blue color. On the paws of the animal, the pads are painted pink or blue. The patterns that are located all over the body are painted in a silvery shade.

The above colors can also be combined with the white color of the animal's coat. They differ in that they have approximately the same amount of dyed tabby and white wool. If tabby patterns are present only on the head and tail of the animal, and the rest of the color is white, then this type of color is usually referred to as a "van".

There is a great variety of colors, which can be listed endlessly, among them such famous ones as the lilac color, which is distinguished by its rarity. A varied, detailed description will allow you to choose what the buyer needs. The gray color, which is quite popular in England, is also in demand.

British cats are very affectionate and friendly creatures. They are quite sociable, sociability is their strong point. This cat gets along very easily with everyone with whom you have to live in the same space. A British woman can follow a person until he gives her the opportunity to comfortably and comfortably sit side by side. British cats are very fond of children, which is an important factor. They get along quite easily with other animals, including dogs.

The British cat has an independent character, the coat does not require special care, the animal itself copes with its coat. Such an animal is very suitable for those people who spend most of their time at work.They are also called the "businessman's cat". A cat is very similar to a plush toy, but you should not treat it like a toy. The animal will patiently do everything that will not humiliate her virtues given by nature.

A British cat must be handled carefully, calmly. The British cat does not require careful upbringing, she has enough intelligence to deal with everything she needs herself. Even at a young age, a kitten will never relieve itself where it is not supposed to, will not sharpen its claws on luxurious furniture. A small disadvantage of this breed is that the animal does not really like to sit in its arms, and may be indignant if the cat is forcibly tried to pick up.

But if there is a great desire, and most importantly, the opportunity, it is definitely worth taking this breed for maintenance. Huge selection of animal color palette will suit everyone's taste. They do not require special attention in care, they will become an excellent friend and pet.

But there are also many disadvantages of this breed, which can serve as a decisive factor when choosing. Cats and cats, in spite of everything, are hunters, therefore it is necessary to provide the opportunity to realize this instinct. It will be necessary to additionally purchase appropriate play complexes for the animal, which are sold in specialized stores.

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