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PERSIAN—TABBY BICOLOR

A BREED WITH RICH TABBY COLORING HIGHLIGHTED BY WHITE PATCHES

Pink nose
Place of origin UK This lovely variation of the Persian combines sparkling white leather
Date of origin Post 1900 with the warm colors of the tabby. Two types of markings
Breed registries CFA, FIFE, are accepted: classic tabby (sometimes called blotched
GCCF, TICA
tabby), in which the markings appear as large, smudged
Weight range 8–15lb (3.5–7kg)
areas; and mackerel tabby, which is marked with thinner
Grooming
dark streaks or stripes. Tabby Bicolor and Tricolor
Persians were first given championship status in the
Colors and patterns 1980s, and their beautiful markings, softly blurred by
Classic and mackerel tabby
pattern, in various colors the lush coat, have made them strong favorites with cat
with white. breeders and owners.
Brilliant
copper eyes

White muzzle
and chest

Full dark-colored tail
White
mittens on
paws

Shorter hair
on forehead Small,
and face rounded ears
Tricolor with
soft classic
tabby markings
Body set
low on legs