Tuxedo CatsTuxedo cats are very elegant felines. They are definitely well-dressed, always ready to go the opera or a special gala. As the name suggests, these kitties seem to be wearing a tuxedo. But what truly makes a cat a tuxedo cat? First of all, a tuxedo-cat is a bicolor cat. But, these kitties only come in black and white. Interestingly, there are many variations of bicolor patterns (see below for more information). But a true tuxedo should be a mostly black cat with white fur only on the jaw, mouth/throat area, chest and paws. Tuxedo felines are not a breed, but they may occur in different cat breeds. They also occur quite commonly in both domestic shorthair and longhair cats. Coat Pattern As I mentioned before, tuxedos are bicolor cats. There are at least ten grades of bicolor cats, tuxedos being one of these patterns. For a cat to be a tuxedo cat, she must have solid black throughout most of her body with white patches on her chin, throat, chest, belly, and paws. Other black-and-white bicolor coat patterns include the “masked cat” or “mask-and-mantle” pattern (these cats seem to be wearing a black mask over a white face and/or a black mantle on their backs). Another pattern is the “cow cat” – also known as the “moo cat”. Cow cats, like the name suggests, look like cows. These cats don’t have one big patch of solid black. Instead, they show patches of black and white fur throughout their bodies. Some black and white cats show patterns with swirls and stripes. Some even look like skunks. The amount of black and white may vary. For instance, some cats may have a mostly white coat with black swirls and stripes while others may show equal amounts of black and white. These patterns, however, are not considered to be tuxedos. Not a cat breedThe tuxedo pattern occurs in different cat breeds. They also appear in cats of mixed breed. There are specific breeds, however, that include bicolor coat (including the tuxedo pattern) specifications in their breed standards. Some of these breeds include:
Tuxedo morselsHere's some fun information about tuxedos:Personality of the tuxedo cat These black and white kitties are considered to be very smart, even more so than other cats. One of my cat-loving friends (who owns a tuxedo) can attest to that. In addition, tuxedo felines are very affectionate and tend to be more vocal than cats from other breeds and types. These cats make indeed great companions. Famous tuxedos These kitties seem to be very popular. They appear in literature, movies, TV … one of the them even lived in the White House. Here’s a list of famous tuxedos:
Tuxedos – Pop Culture
Click here for more information on bi-colored cats and tuxedo-cats. Gifts for tuxedo cat loversIf you or your cat loving friends are looking for a tuxedo cat inspired gift, consider the following:--Posters and art prints. You can find a wide selection of inexpensive artwork inspired by these black and white felines, including high quality posters and prints. --Calendars depicting tuxedo cats. This is a fun and affordable cat lover gift. --T-shirts. This is another inexpensive gift, which you can also personalize. --Make your own gifts. Talking about personalizing gifts: Don't stop with t-shirts, you can also customize mugs, hats, and other items using pictures of your own tuxedo kitties.
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