Tuxedo Cat

All of us are familiar with tuxedo, but, what is a tuxedo cat? Is it a cat breed or a cat wearing a tuxedo? In fact, there is no specific breed of cats with the name tuxedo. A tuxedo cat is nothing other than a bi-color cat with a black and white coat. However, a tuxedo cat characteristics include a definite pattern of white patches on black coat, so as to be considered as a true tuxedo cat. A true tuxedo cat appears as if, it is wearing a black tuxedo. In short, the name tuxedo cat is derived from the coat pattern of these cats. Let us take a look at some interesting tuxedo cat facts.

What is a Tuxedo Cat?

As mentioned above, there is no specific breed in the name of tuxedo cats. The term refers to those cats with a specific color pattern on their coat, which appears like a tuxedo. In order to be considered as a tuxedo cat, the feline must have a solid black coat with white patches on the paws, belly, chest, throat and chin. The white patches must be limited to those regions. These cats can be easily identified with their special coat pattern and the white-colored 'V' on their chest. Tuxedo cats are also known as black mask cats, as they have black coloration around their eyes, that looks like masks. In some regions, these cats are known as 'Jellicle' cats, 'Billicat', etc.

Tuxedo Cat Breeds

Now, you know that tuxedo cats do not represent a breed, but are known in that name, due to their coat pattern. Many cat breeds have tuxedos, which are commonly seen in both domestic short hair and long hair varieties. Some of those cat breeds which have tuxedos are American Short hair, British Short hair, Manx, Cornish Rex, Devon Rex, Scottish Fold, Persian, Bombay, etc. You can find tuxedo cats in mixed breeds too.

Tuxedo Cat Personality

Cat personality is based on the specific breeds and the manner in which it is raised. Even though, personality traits have nothing to do with coat pattern, it is a common belief that tuxedo cats are more friendly, smart, affectionate, vocal and intelligent. A personality of a tuxedo cat can be determined as per the breed, that it belongs to. However, they are very popular and they can be seen in movies, as cartoon characters and even in literature. 'Sylvester', the cartoon cat character in Looney Tunes, is depicted as a tuxedo.

Now, you know that there is no specific breed called of tuxedo cats. These cats belong to different breeds and it is the special coat pattern that yearned them the name 'tuxedo'. In general, tuxedo cat behavior is found to be very friendly and affectionate, but, it can very with breeds. The popularity of tuxedo cats can be traced back to the time of ancient Egyptians, as the cat pictures depicted in the royal tombs of Egypt are of tuxedo cats. It is said that famous personalities, like, William Shakespeare, Beethoven and Sir Isaac Newton owned tuxedo cats. Another interesting fact about these cats is that, it was a tuxedo cat (named Sparky), that inherited over 6.3 million dollars in 1998. This was the largest inheritance ever left for a cat. You will be surprised to know that the only cat that climbed Mt. Everest was a tuxedo named Roderick. You may conduct a study about these amazing cats and may also raise one as a pet.