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ASIAN—TABBY

A SOCIABLE CAT THAT IS EASY TO KEEP IN A FAMILY HOME

Place of origin UK This member of the Asian group of cats comes in four Amber eyes with
Asian slant
Date of origin 1980s different tabby patterns: classic, mackerel, spotted, and ticked.
Breed registries GCCF The variety of stripes, swirls, rings, and spots occur in a wide
Weight range 9–15lb (4–7kg) range of beautiful colors. The most commonly seen pattern is
Grooming
the ticked tabby, in which each individual hair has contrasting
bands of color. Like all its relations, the Asian Tabby has
Colors and patterns the graceful, muscular lines and extroverted personality of
Spotted, classic, mackerel, the Burmese cats (p.39) used in its development, blended with
or ticked tabby patterns,
in various colors. the quieter nature of the Persian Chinchilla
(p.140). This breed makes a lovely family pet
and is growing in popularity.

Short, thick, glossy,
brown mackerel
tabby coat Prominent
cheekbones Blunt, wedge-
Medium to shaped head
large ears,
set well apart

“M” marking
on forehead

Delicate,
oval paws

Straight-backed,
muscular body

Rounded
chest