The coat of the traditional tabby, or ‘bullseye’ or "swirled," is the most typical fur pattern of house cats. It features wide, rounded spots on the sides and a clear ‘M’ on the forehead.

With tabby cats, it is essential to understand the difference between color and pattern. The term “tabby” refers to the type of markings that appear on a cat. Tabby cat colors, by comparison ...

Tyler Jordan, a Canadian PhD student in the College of Veterinary Medicine at North Carolina State University says tabby cats have what is called an agouti type hair colourization pattern.

S ometimes called ‘caliby cats,’ calico tabby cats are a stunning blend between two very distinctive coat patterns: calico and tabby. Capturing the best of both worlds, these cats display ...