Not a breed: The term 'tabby' refers to coat patterns, not a specific breed, and appears in both mixed-breed and purebred cats worldwide. Five pattern types: Classic, mackerel, spotted, ticked, and ...

Contrary to popular belief, the tabby cat isn't a specific cat breed but rather a cat coat pattern. Tabby cats are characterized by their unique markings and can come in brown, gray, orange, or black, ...

Q: What's the difference between a tabby and a tiger cat? Is a tabby a purebred cat? A: Tabby is not a breed, but a coat pattern common among purebreds as well as mixed-breed cats, usually referred to ...