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In this article, we explore the unique fur patterns in domestic cats, their origins, and diversity, and how each cat fur pattern collaborates to make the cat beautiful and adaptable.

Domestic cats have a variety of fur patterns How do tabby cats get their stripes? We know that domestic cats have different colours of fur because their hair follicles produce different types of ...

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 ...