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We all think that cats and tigers are completely different creatures, and it is difficult for us to compare them in size and habits. The only similarity seems to be the inverted "Wang" on the heads of some cats, but don't forget that cats and tigers belong to the category of cats. Even if their development trajectories are completely irrelevant now, and those origins are the same, they will also produce some beauty that leads to the same goal.

? Tabby cats and tabby cats are two kinds of cats with tiger characteristics. Some of these characteristics have evolved naturally, while others have been cultivated artificially.

First of all, tiger cat

? 1980, American pet lover Judy? -Salkin found that his two tabby cats had very unique markings. So, she introduced another male cat with similar stripes from India to mate with her tabby cat, and the hybrid cat born had a more obvious and beautiful tiger pattern, which was the earliest tiger cat. Later, a breeder introduced Bengal cat blood to make the tiger cat look wilder and bigger. Nowadays, tiger cats are loved by more and more people. ?

A tabby cat is characterized by three dark stripes along its spine, butterfly-shaped patterns on its shoulders and continuous thin stripes on its flank. There are fine lines on the face and striped patterns on the bridge of the nose. There are also ring patterns on the limbs and tail, and all the patterns are obvious and beautiful. Tiger cat has a beautiful face and rich expressions. They like to get along with people and are experts in catching mice and other small animals.

Second, tabby cats

? Tabby cat, native to the United States. Round head, close ear spacing, moderate size, wide ear roots, wide and deep ears, and round top. Wide cheeks make the head look quite round. Eyes are big and bright, almond-shaped. Colors from yellow, gold to green are acceptable, and there are usually eyeliner. The nose is brick red with a nose line. The tabby cat has a moderate figure and a wide and deep chest. The limbs and tail are of moderate length, strong and muscular. ?

? There are many kinds of markings on tabby cats, mainly including:

? 1, standard variegated pattern:

Dense, clear and broad markings, and the circular markings on the legs are connected with the markings on the body. The mark on the tail is circular. There are some complete collar rings on the neck above the chest, the more the better. There are wrinkles on the forehead and forehead, like the letter "M". A continuous linear pattern extends from one side of the eye to around the cheek. The vertical line on the top of the head extends to the shoulders, and there are clear dots in the butterfly-shaped markings. Three straight and parallel stripes from the butterfly stripe to the tail evenly divide the back. Large spots are surrounded by one or more continuous stripes on both sides of the body, and the shapes and colors on both sides are as same as possible. There are many spots on the chest and abdomen. Joints are the same color as stripes. ?

? 2, fishbone spots:?

Dense, clear and narrow markings, and the circular markings on the legs are connected with the markings on the body. There are stripes like wooden fences on the tail. There are clear stripes on the chest and neck, like many chains The wrinkles and stripes on the forehead, like the letter "M", extend in a continuous linear pattern from the corner of the eye, around the cheeks, and the vertical line on the top of the head extends to the shoulders. The stripes on the back combine to form a narrow saddle shape. All parts of the body are covered with narrow stripes. Joints are the same color as stripes. ?

? 3, patch stains:?

Plaque points refer to patches with red or cream color on silver standard points, brown standard points or blue standard points. ?

? 4. Silver stripes:?

? The overall color, including lips and chin, is pale and clean silver. Thick black stripes. The genetics of silver stripes gradually change color like stripes on guinea pigs, so the undercoat is white. The color of the nose is brick red. Claw pads are black. Eyes are green or light brown. Green is ideal.

5. Blue stripes:?

? The overall color includes pale lips and chin, ivory. The very dark blue mark contrasts well with the background color. The overall feeling is light camel or patina. The color of the nose is slightly grayish purple rose. The color of the claw pad is rose. Eyes are bright gold.

In addition, cats are similar to tigers in that cats also have strong hunting skills, which is particularly prominent among wild cats. Cats have strong survival ability in the wild, quick response, easy to climb trees and walls, and sharp teeth can scare other creatures, so if cats have the same size as tigers, you can imagine how terrible they should be. So, in this respect, cats can be regarded as descendants of tigers! ?

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