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TABBY CATS --Bluebear13 (talk) 00:56, 22 November 2012 (UTC) Cute, cuddly and intelligent are the three words which best describe a tabby cat. These cats are found in a variety of sizes and colors. However, there is one thing common in them and that is the mark, similar to the letter 'M', on their forehead which gives them a unique look. The type of eyes and the color of the eyes in these cats also vary with the breed.

Personality Traits

The behavior traits among different tabby cat breeds are as different and varied as those seen in human beings of different locations. Some common traits of tabbies are as follows:- Tabbies are often referred to as the "dogs among cats" because of their extremely affectionate and playful behavior that goes contrary to the "aloof demeanor" that most domestic felines are stereotyped with. Apart from the above-mentioned traits, tabby cats also share a lot of common feline traits with other cat types. Most tabby cats are known to be happy-go-lucky by nature, but are bound to get fussy if their wishes are not fulfilled. The colors of the stripes on the body do decide the behavior. Those cats which are black or white are said to be cool and people-oriented. Some cats are shy and love to spend hours in a peaceful and quiet place. They enjoy to be treated with love, care and handled softly while lifting or playing with them.
 * They love to play around and are usually more attracted to a particular person in the house, who does all the tasks related to their day-to-day routines.
 * They are very gentle by nature and they love to get attention.
 * These cats are known to spend most of their time having fun and even sharing the bed with their owners who have been close observers of her growth.
 * Behavior observers say that they are quite affectionate and cheerful but would not like it much, if they are not allowed to do those things which they really love doing.
 * The wish list of these tabby cats can be huge and quite strange at times - they would love to go out several times at their desired time, sit at their favorite corner or room in the home and eat cat food items which they like. The list can go on if you consider this cat's 'royal' desires.

Sometimes, tabby cats over-react on small things while sometimes, they simply won't show any emotions. Yes! There are definitely many moody tabby cats in this world! Generally, their behavior is problematic initially, when some other pet is brought in the home, but will adjust well after some time. There are cats who love to stay away from attention of all sorts and want their own privacy - just like some humans.

Bodily Features

The various patterns and varieties seen in tabby cats is very interesting to see and study. One thing everyone should know about these cats is that, it's not any independent or specific breed of cats, as it is perceived by many people, but it denotes a particular attractive and distinct pattern, which are seen in a few cats.

Tabby cats which are brown in color and have green eyes are very commonly found. They have coats which have distinct markings in the forms of whirls or stripes. The variety in the color of coats such as gray, orange, brown, etc. is another characteristic feature. The stripes on the body of these cats can be easily and rightly compared to those which are present on the body of tigers. These cats are considered as beautiful and graceful by many people. The Mackerel pattern seen on a tabby cat consists of lines, which are vertical like that of a fish bone. Some tabby cats are known to have particular type of spots on their entire body which easily distinguishes them from the other cats. The tails of these cats do contain fur but in most of the cases, the tails are strong and narrow.

Studying the behavior of a tabby cat is a difficult task but believe me, they are one of the best cats to live with. So when are you planning to introduce one to your household?

Did you know that tabby cats aren't a distinct breed of domestic felines? In fact, any cat that has an 'M-like' mark on its forehead along with dots, stripes and swirls on its coat is identified as a tabby. Read ahead for a peek into the personality traits of these felines.