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Infographic showing ten cat silhouettes illustrating the progression of white spotting from Grade 1 through Grade 10. The sequence begins with a solid-colored cat with no white markings and gradually increases the amount of white fur until Grade 10, which is completely white. Labels identify common coat patterns such as tuxedo, bicolor, harlequin, and van, and the diagram groups the grades into low-, medium-, and high-grade white spotting.
Cat Trivia

White Spotting in Cats: Genetics, Patterns, and Coat Colors

Caitlin Dempsey

From tuxedo to van-pattern cats, discover how the white spotting gene shapes feline coat patterns and why every cat's markings are unique.

The head of a black cat with green eyes lying on a medium dark wooden table.
Cat Care

Why Do Cats Have Thin Fur Above Their Eyes?

Caitlin Dempsey

Facial alopecia is normal fur thinning between a cat's eyes and ears. Common in adults, it's harmless but more noticeable in shorthaired cats.

A torbie sits inside a small gray colored cat shelter.
Cat Trivia

Understanding torbie cats: A closer look at their unique traits and personality

Caitlin Dempsey

Torbie cats are a mix of two different cat fur patterns: tortoiseshell and tabby.

A cropped photo of a black cat's right ear and green right eye.
Cat Trivia

Ear Fur in Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Learn about ear furnishings and ear tufts in cats.

A calico cat look at the camera.
Cat Trivia

Unicorn of Cats

Caitlin Dempsey

Male tortoiseshell and calico cats are incredibly rare.

An orange tabby relaxing on a wooden bench. Colorful paper lanterns attached to the ceiling are in the background. A wooden table is behind the cat.
Cat Trivia

Tabby Cat Coat Colors

Caitlin Dempsey

Tabbies are the most common cat fur patterns and can come in a range of color combinations.

Colorpoint cats have darker fur around their face, ears, tail, and legs. Photo: Caitlin Dempsey.
Cat Trivia

Why are Some Cats’ Fur Color Affected by Skin Temperature?

Julianna Rokusek

A temperature-sensitive enzyme is responsible for the color of some unique cat breeds, such as Siamese and Burmese.

White cat sleeping on a chair.
Cat Trivia

Cat Fur Patterns and Length

Caitlin Dempsey

A cat's fur coat can be any mix of colors, patterns, and lengths.

A close up view of fur on an orange tabby cat.
Cat Care

Facts About Cat Fur

Caitlin Dempsey

Fur. Most cats have a lot of it. Learn some facts about cat fur.

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