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Nala is a Tabby!
The original coat color and pattern of our modern cats came from the native African wildcat -- a striped tabby that utilized its coat color to hide from larger predators and to creep upon unaware prey.
Modern cats come in four basic marking patterns -- striped (also called mackerel), blotched or classic, Abyssinian or ticked, and spotted. All are mutations of the original coat color and markings.
Ticked tabbies have clear subtle markings on the head, legs and tail. The body is usually light with soft flecking and striped legs and tail. This pattern is very similar to the wildcat. It is interesting that this pattern became more predominant in Asia than in Europe. Other tabbies have spotted bodies with striped legs and tails, caused by the stripe pattern being broken up.
We are pleased to welcome Nala to our practice!
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