Background Information
Despite popular belief, tabby cats are not actually a breed in their in own right. Cats with tabby patterned coats are found across various breeds, including Abyssinian, Persian, Egyptian Mau, Ragdoll, Manx and Maine Coon. The tabby pattern also exists in the DNA of of lions, leopards and tigers, providing a variety of markings and coloration that help these big cats blend in with their natural habitat and stalk prey without detection.