CATALOG OF BREEDS
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Colors and patterns
Many colors also with
silver tipping in tabby and
patched-tabby patterns.
THIS GENTLE CAT HAS BEEN BRED IN A RICH VARIETY OF COLORS AND PATTERNS
PERSIAN—TABBY AND PATCHED TABBY
The tabbies have a longer history than many of the other
Persians. Brown tabbies appeared in some of the earliest cat
shows in the UK in the 1870s, and one of the first purebred cat
fancy clubs was established to promote the breed. Since
those days, the Persian Tabby has been developed in several
colors, and three pattern types are accepted: classic (or
blotched), mackerel (with narrow streaks), and spotted. In
Patched Tabbies (sometimes known as tortie tabbies), the
tabby markings overlay a bicolored ground coat.
Place of origin UK
Date of origin 1800s
Breed registries CFA, FIFe,
GCCF, TICA
Weight range 8–15 lb (3.5–7 kg)
Grooming
Nose has sharp
break between eyes
Brown classic
tabby coat
Black line
runs from
corner of eye
Short, sturdy
legs with large,
round paws
Red nose
leather
Necklace
markings on
upper chest
Dense black
markings on body
Barring on legs
Round copper-
colored eyes
Tabby “M” mark
on forehead
Full,
brushlike tail
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LONGHAIRS
A BREED WITH RICH TABBY COLORING HIGHLIGHTED BY WHITE PATCHES
PERSIAN—TABBY BICOLOR
This lovely variation of the Persian combines sparkling white
with the warm colors of the tabby. Two types of markings
are accepted: classic tabby (sometimes called blotched
tabby), in which the markings appear as large, smudged
areas; and mackerel tabby, which is marked with thinner
dark streaks or stripes. Tabby Bicolor and Tricolor
Persians were first given championship status in the
1980s, and their beautiful markings, softly blurred by
the lush coat, have made them strong favorites with cat
breeders and owners.
Place of origin UK
Date of origin Post 1900
Breed registries CFA, FIFE,
GCCF, TICA
Weight range 8–15 lb (3.5–7 kg)
Grooming
Colors and patterns
Classic and mackerel tabby
pattern, in various colors
with white.
Small,
rounded ears
Pink nose
leather
Full dark-colored tail
Tricolor with
soft classic
tabby markings
Body set
low on legs
Shorter hair
on forehead
and face
Brilliant
copper eyes
White
mittens on
paws
White muzzle
and chest
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THESE PERSIANS WITH POPULAR COLORS ARE NOT ALWAYS EASY TO OBTAIN
PERSIAN—TORTIE AND CALICO
Tortoiseshell cats—frequently called torties—have
a coat that is a mixture of two colors, giving a mottled
appearance. Persian Torties have been known since the
late 19th century, but they have always been difficult to
breed consistently. Their genetic make-up means that
nearly all cats with tortie coloring are females and the few
males that do occur are sterile. There is a tricolored version
of this Persian, the Calico (known as
Tortie and White in the UK).
Place of origin UK
Date of origin 1880s
Breed registries CFA, FIFe,
GCCF, TICA
Weight range 8–15 lb (3.5–7 kg)
Grooming
Colors and patterns
Tortoiseshell (black and red),
chocolate tortoiseshell,
lilac-cream, and blue-cream;
also with white patches.
Strong,
thick legs
Bright
copper eyes
Black nose
leather
Clear black and red
patches on body
Fine-textured,
silky calico coat
White legs
and paws
White chest
and muzzle
Very short
muzzle
Several shades of red
blend softly with black
areas in tortie coat
Long tufts
of red hair
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PAINTBOX PATTERN
A splash of red tabby added to black
and white creates a vivid mix of colors.
Calico (also known as tortie and white)
is particularly dramatic when seen
on the long, silky hair of a Persian.
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A LONGHAIR WITH BOLD COLOR PATCHES FOR EXTRA GLAMOUR
PERSIAN—BICOLOR
Up until the 1960s, bicolored Persians were of little interest to
breeders and were considered suitable only as pets. Today, they
are challenging the solid colors in popularity on the show
benches. One of the first bicolors to be recognized was black and
white, once referred to as magpie; now many other solid colors
combined with white are accepted. In producing bicolor and
calico cats, breeders aim for clearly defined,
symmetrical markings—an ideal that is
difficult to achieve.
Place of origin UK
Date of origin 1800s
Breed registries CFA, FIFe,
GCCF, TICA
Weight range 8–15 lb (3.5–7 kg)
Grooming
Colors and patterns
White with various solid colors,
including black, red, blue,
cream, chocolate, and lilac, and
with tortoiseshell patterns.
Chocolate-
colored tail
Copper-
colored eyes
Black nose
leather
White muzzle
Color patches
well defined and
symmetrical
Chocolate color
on head
Long hair at
base of ears
Chocolate
and white, fine-
haired, silky coat
White legs
and paws
White chest
and underside
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