![]() ![]() Depending on the specific pattern, the striped tabbies may be referred to as a Mackerel tabbies or Classic tabbies. Striped tabbies are often referred to as "tiger," for obvious reasons. They are easily differentiated by their stripes, whorls, and spots ( the latter generally found on their tummies) and each pattern has a distinct name. Tabbies: Tabby cats have some of the most common patterns and are some of the most popular.Commonly seen mixed breeds in shelters include Maine Coon mix, Persian mix, and Siamese mix. Mixed Breed: This term is most often used when a cat has identifiable features which might indicate a "purebred" cat is somewhere in its background. ![]() Alleycat: Thanks to the educational efforts of groups such as ACA (Alley Cat Allies), this term has fallen out of use, as cats are taken out of alleys and brought into loving, permanent homes.and Canada now use it to refer to their cats. as an affectionate description, and many cat lovers in the U.S. Moggie: This term was first used in the U.K.Housecat: A cat of any breed or coloring that is domesticated and living in a house.These cats are sometimes referred to by their hair length: DSH, or domestic shorthair DMH, or domestic medium hair and DLH, or domestic long hair. ![]() Some breed registries include a class in some of their shows for domestic shorthair cats so that you can show off your beautiful kitties and perhaps bring home a ribbon.
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