Where Do Tabbies Come from?

Tabby, type of dark-striped coat colouring found in both wild and domestic cats. One of the most common coat colours, the tabby pattern dates back to domestic cats in ancient Egypt. It is a recognized colour variety in purebred cats and is frequently seen in cats of mixed ancestry.

When did tabby cats originate?

The distinctive pattern of the tabby cat's coat emerged in the Middle Ages and didn't become common until the 18th Century, new research has found. This is just one finding from a large study that used DNA analysis to trace the geographic dispersal and domestication of cats from ancient to modern times.

What breeds make up tabby cats?