tabby cat
Patterned house pet
A tabby cat is a domestic cat with a distinctive coat pattern—typically stripes, spots, or swirling marks, often with an M-shaped marking on the forehead.
Tabby describes the pattern, not a breed; cats of many breeds and mixed ancestry can be tabbies.
The most common varieties are mackerel (striped), classic (swirled), and spotted.
Having contrasting bands
- mackerelSwift, oily ocean fish
- blotchedMarked with irregular spots
- classicOf lasting excellence
- tickedSlightly angry or marked
spotted · agouti · brindled · coat pattern · fur · ginger · orange · gray
Indoor pet waste receptacle
- scratching postSisal-wrapped claw target
- collarNeck encirclement
- laser pointerHandheld focused beam emitter
- groomingSelf-care for appearance
veterinarian · neuter · spay · kitten · mouser · pet food · water bowl · microchip
Facial sensory hairs
fur · tail · carnivore · nocturnal · predator · mammal · hunting · agility
Showing warm regard
- playfulInclined toward fun
- curiousEager to learn
- independentFree from external control
- aloofEmotionally withdrawn, uninviting
companionable · gentle · mischievous · lazy · cuddly · skittish · friendly · territorial
striped
Having contrasting bands
ticked · spotted · agouti · brindled · coat pattern · fur · ginger · orange · gray · brown
litter box
Indoor pet waste receptacle
- scratching postSisal-wrapped claw target
- collarNeck encirclement
- laser pointerHandheld focused beam emitter
grooming · veterinarian · neuter · spay · kitten · mouser · pet food · water bowl · microchip · adoption
whiskers
Facial sensory hairs
meow · fur · tail · carnivore · nocturnal · predator · mammal · hunting · agility · retractable claws
affectionate
Showing warm regard
- playfulInclined toward fun
- curiousEager to learn
- independentFree from external control
aloof · companionable · gentle · mischievous · lazy · cuddly · skittish · friendly · territorial · vocal
- stripeszebra stripes, tiger stripes, pinstripe suit, racing stripes, horizontal stripes
- cat artmaneki-neko
- cat breedsAbyssinian, Bengal, Thai, Persian, Burmese
- orange thingstraffic cone, safety vest, creamsicle, candy corn, construction sign