Cat Facts
Although quiet and initially hesitant, Tabbies will warm to people once they become familiar with them and will bond closely with human family members. They are particularly good with children, showing patience, affection, and easy adaptation to changes in the home.
Mackerel Tabbies have the most common tabby pattern. Narrow stripes run parallel on the cat’s body coat, sometimes gently curving, other times breaking up into bars and spots. Sometimes referred to as “tiger” cats, mackerel tabbies also feature an “M” shape on the center of the forehead.
Though it's not unusual for the rescue to adopt out bonded animals — they usually come in pairs, rarely trios. These three kittens are all very sociable and outgoing. It's an opportunity for someone to add three very sweet animals to their family.
The reason siblings are sometimes encouraged to be adopted together is because that way owners can be fairly confident that the kittens know and trust each other from day one and can skip the (sometimes long and difficult) process of introducing cats to one another or a cat to a kitten.
Tuxies are the strongest swimmers of all domestic felines, but heaven help the human who tries to get them into the water.
Tortoiseshell have endless amount of energy that can at times come across as being headstrong or simply being a bit more sensitive that other cats. This requires sufficient play time.
It's a big claim, but the Turkish Van is one of the rarest breeds in the world.
Gray, also called "blue," is not a rare color among cats and in fact it's a dilute version of black. In addition to solid gray cats, gray can be seen often with patterned cats such as Tabbies, Particolors, Torties, Calicos and more. Gray is a color that can evoke an air of quiet mystery, introversion and stability, making it a perfect coat color for a cat who fits the subtle and enigmatic stereotype of the typical feline.
Tabbies are fantastic pets, especially for children, because of how social and friendly they are. They love participating in family activities and thrive on being around their human families and other cats or dogs in your home.
In Japan, single women who own black cats are believed to attract more suitors. In Great Britain’s English Midlands, a black cat is the ideal wedding gift; they’re believed to bring good luck and happiness to the bride.
What is a Tabby cat? “Tabby” is not a breed but a coat pattern in cats. Its appearance can vary slightly from stripes to whorls, spots, and more. These variations all have their own names, but often an “M” shaped marking appears on the head of Tabby cats, just above the eyes. The Tabby pattern can be seen across a wide range of purebred cats and in mixed breed cats.
Some cats crab walk in play, to practice motor skills, to get our attention, when experiencing the zoomies. Cats also crab walk when threatened or angry because turning their body sideways makes them look bigger to any potential threat.
Cats can become jealous and stressed for several different reasons that have to do with being insecure in some way. Insecurities can arise anytime there are big changes in a household and your cat doesn't feel in control of their environment.
Tabby cats got their name by being compared to silk from the "Attabiy" district in Baghdad, and the 14th century Middle French term for it was "atabis," which then became "tabis," and eventually our English word, "tabby."
It was long believed that Tuxedo patterns were the result of "slow" or "sluggish" pigment cells that couldn't reach all parts of the kitty embryo before it was fully formed, leaving white patches in the areas that the pigment cells missed.
Tuxedo cats aren’t an official breed but rather a very distinct color and pattern of cats that can occur across many different breeds.
Masks, capes, and saddles: Among their many special qualities and interesting history, you might say tuxedo cats are the only felines that wear costumes all year long!
Tuxedo Cats are groundbreaking adventure cats! It's rumored the first and only cat to scale Mount Everest was a Tuxedo named Roderick. Of course, his own carried him to the top, but still...
Tuxedo coloring on a cat refers to black and white. However, you’ll find instances of orange, silver, grey, and tabby bicolor cats. All equally adorable!
A bicolor cat or tuxedo cat is a cat with white fur combined with fur of some other color, for example black or tabby.
Dog facts
Designer dog refers to an intentional mixing of breeds and is sometimes called a "hybrid" dog. These types of dogs are created by intentionally combining existing breeds to form new ones. Most existing dog breeds were created in this way and likely are hybrids.
Science-Based Benefits of Having a Dog: They encourage you to move. Dogs make you more attractive—even virtually. They make us more social. Dogs are so adorable they make us love them.
Science-Based Benefits of Having a Dog: Dogs make us feel less alone. They are good for your heart. Dogs help you stop stressing out. They help us cope with crisis.
True "hybrid" dog is a dog crossed with a wild animal, such as a wolf or coyote. These intentional pairings may or may not occur naturally in the wild. These types of animals are not usually recommended as pets, as they are a half-wild animal. Many times special permits are required, if an owner is planning to keep one as a pet.
What is a mixed breed or a designer dog? It is a different name for what is essentially a mutt. While the word mutt can have a negative connotation, it simply means that the dog's parents were not registered and both parents are not of the same breed.
An Australian cattle dog's colors represent his multicultural heritage, including Dalmatian, collie, and wild Australian dingo lineage.
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