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| The
coat patterns in cats normally reflect their heritage in some
form. Over time, different coat patterns emerge as breeders
cross-breed cats, resulting in carefully refined coats. There
are 4 main patterns, which all have variations. |
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| Particolor cats
have white fur, with another colour mixed in. It doesn't have
to be one other colour either, as present in the Calico. Colours
can vary from white, cream, black and red, such as in the Calico,
to white and black. |
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| Almost all tortoiseshell
patterned cats are female. The tortoiseshell pattern is black,
cream and red, which are all intermingled over their bodies.
Normally, a mix of black with cream or red on their faces are
desired by breeders. |
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| Cats with Pointed
coats have light coloured fur on their bodies, with their extremities,
and in most cases their faces as well, are dark brown or black.
The colour of those extremities are changed by body temperature,
climate, and hair length. |
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| Wild cats also have tabby
markings. Tabby colouration is any combination of colours, in
stripes or patches. The colouration helps in camoflauge while
hunting. |
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