Pattern vs breed checker

Is tabby, tuxedo, calico, or pointed coat a cat breed?

Choose the label a scanner or friend gave your cat. The result explains whether it is a breed, coat pattern, color description, or a useful visual clue.

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Tabby

Coat pattern, not a breed

Tabby describes stripes, swirls, spots, or the classic forehead mark. Many breeds and most domestic cats can be tabby.

What to check next

Look beyond stripes: body size, muzzle shape, ear shape, coat length, and tail shape matter more.
If the cat has no pedigree papers, Domestic Shorthair or Domestic Longhair is usually the honest starting point.
Some breeds can show tabby markings, but tabby alone is not enough to name one.

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