just wondering because ive always called my cat a tabby. but im wondering if thats just what we call cats that have this look.
2007-05-25 21:55:56 · 6 answers · asked by o.i.c.u.r.m.t 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
HI. I have a red tabby (Orange), and my vet tells me that Tabby, used to be just a color thing, but that now they are considered a breed, and are entered into some pretty snooty cat shows.
Lynnda
2007-05-25 22:09:47 · answer #1 · answered by Lynnda K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A definition of a species is the ability to produce fertile offspring by breeding in the crtitters' natural environment. A tabby and a Siamese (or any other variant) will produce fertile offspring given the slightest opportunity. This means that all house cats are of the same species but different appearance.
2007-05-25 22:11:47 · answer #2 · answered by iansand 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's a pattern and Tabby's are known to be striped and have the tell tale "M" on the forehead. Tabby's are cats and all cats are the same species.
2007-05-26 00:34:40 · answer #3 · answered by KathyS 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's the striped fur pattern. Your cat's breed is most likely domestic short haired. It's species is felis catus.
2007-05-25 22:05:10 · answer #4 · answered by barbara 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a look
tabbys are all sorts of colors
but its the distinct stripes
2007-05-25 21:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by Jane 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i hope a look
2007-05-25 21:58:28 · answer #6 · answered by mariefiorea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋