A huge number of people all over the world make their pets. Kittens of a breed such as a British cat are very popular because of their unusual tabby color. This breed was bred by careful crossbreeding and selection.
Features
The term tabby is usually called a patterned coloring. Kittens with a tabby color look very unusual. Several different breeds of cats have tabby colors, and British cats are on their list.
This breed is characterized by a huge number of different colors. There will never be two identical representatives of the breed, each unique.
If a cat of this breed turned out to be in the house, in any case, the question will arise about the origin of the pet and its color. Symmetrical spots on the wool have clear lines with a distinctive contrasting ornament. The ancestors who gave this coloring to the current cats lived in the wild in India, Kazakhstan and Africa.
Despite the many colors, this color is the rarest, has incredible brightness and contrast.
Motley coloring elements
Consider what elements and features have a tabby color.
- 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 picturesque cats have this sign.
- The wool is very unusual, divided into two covers. The first layer forms the background. From the upper layer, a pattern is obtained that is distinguished by its depth.
- On the animal’s chest, the pattern forms fancy necklaces. The value of a cat depends on their quantity.
- Rings are shown on the tail, and continuous stripes on the legs.
- The nose and eyes are brought in the appropriate color.
- Each ear should have a bright spot on the outside.
Varieties
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There are several subspecies of the colors of the British cat with certain standards:
- striped, it is also called tiger;
- spotted, also called leopard;
- ticked;
- marble.
Striped
The tiger color of a British cat, or a striped pattern of color, 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 is a 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 face of the animal.
Very unusual eye color - orange and copper shade.
Marble
This coloring is very beautiful and unusual, the marble color shade of the traced pattern is unique. The drawing does not interrupt or intersect. A fanciful butterfly pattern is drawn on the back of the head. The characteristic letter “M” is located on the nose. A distinctive feature is the necklace that forms on the chest of the animal.
In kittens with a marbled color, the pattern may merge. At the age of two months everything will fall into place. The drawing will acquire a characteristic expressive look.
Ticked
With this kind of color, 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 cover resembles a layer of “dust”. The lower part of the undercoat has the same color as the upper. It can be either blue, chocolate, black, or other colors.
In addition to the picture, color options also differ.
Color
Brown tabby
British brown tabby cats have an amazing color of the whole body. Very black color, reminiscent of carbon black. The nose has a slightly red tint, has an eyeliner along the contour. A distinctive feature is the spotted tail of an animal.
Black silver
The background part of the wool has a delicate blue color. On the legs of the animal, the pads are painted in pink or blue. Patterns that are located throughout the body are painted in a silver tint.
Mixed
The above colors can also be combined with the white color of the animal’s hair. They differ in that they have approximately the same amount of dyed wool in the color of tabby and white. If the tabby patterns are only on the head and tail of the animal, and the rest is white, then this type of color is usually classified as a “van."
There are a great many colors that can be listed endlessly, among them such famous ones as lilac color, which is notable for its rarity. A diverse, detailed description will allow you to choose what the buyer needs. Gray color, quite popular in England, is also in demand.
Character Features
British cats are very affectionate and friendly creatures. They are quite sociable, sociability of their skate. This cat is very easy to get along with everyone with whom you have to live in the same space. A British woman can walk after a person until he gives her the opportunity to sit side by side conveniently and comfortably. British cats are very fond of children, which is an important factor. Quite easily get along with other animals, including dogs.
If you plan to start such a cat as a toy, you should not do this, she does not like perseverance and excessive attention to herself.
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 "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 degrade its virtues given by nature.
It is necessary to handle a British cat carefully, calmly. The British cat does not require careful upbringing, she has enough ingenuity to deal with everything necessary herself. Even at a young age, the kitten will never relieve itself where it is not supposed to, will not sharpen its claws on chic furniture. A small minus of this breed is that the animal does not like to sit in its arms, and can be indignant if it tries to force it into its arms.
But if there is a great desire, and most importantly, an opportunity, it is definitely worth taking this breed for maintenance. A huge selection of animal color palettes will suit the taste of any person. They do not require special attention in care, will be a great friend and pet.
But there are many disadvantages of this breed, which can serve as a decisive factor in the choice. Cats and cats, despite everything, are hunters, therefore it is necessary to provide the opportunity to realize this instinct. It will be necessary to additionally purchase the appropriate gaming complexes for the animal, which are sold in specialized stores.
The British tabby cat will be a great friend to the child. Many present such beautiful kittens as a gift for a variety of holidays.
About the nature of British cats, see the video below.