The agouti gene plays a key role in determining whether a cat will have a tabby pattern or not
Ticked tabbies have individual hairs with alternating bands of color, seen in breeds like Abyssinians
Classic tabbies display bold, swirling patterns on their sides and back with distinctive bullseye marks
Mackerel tabbies have narrow vertical stripes resembling fishbones, commonly seen in domestic shorthairs
Spotted tabbies have spots and rosettes on their coat, seen in breeds like Bengals and Egyptian Maus
The white spotting gene determines the presence of white markings on the cat's coat
Tabby cats come in various colors and patterns, adding to their unique charm and beauty