What breed is grey tabby?

American Shorthair
Though American shorthairs can be a vast array of colors and patterns, gray tabby cats are one of the most popular. This all-American breed can be traced back to the Mayflower and other working cats who came to the New World with European settlers.
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What is a grey tabby?

Despite a common misconception, the grey tabby cat is not a breed of cat, but a color and pattern of cat. In fact, the tabby pattern, which consists of stripes, lines, spots, or swirl patterns in the fur, is quite common in a number of different feline breeds.
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What are grey tabby cats known for?

This feline sports the familiar tabby pattern as well as the “M-shaped” marking on the forehead; that's why they are also called tiger cats. Grey tabbies are known for their lovely temperament and adorable appearance. They are also praised for their intelligence and trainability.
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Are grey tabby cats mean?

Though it's difficult to make generalizations about tabbies because they come from so many breeds, many tabby cat owners say their cats are friendly, affectionate, and playful.
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Can you get grey tabby cats?

Unlike orange tabby cats, gray tabbies can be found in both sexes equally. Tabby is considered a dominant trait, so it's not surprising that the stripy tabby pattern is not only featured across breeds but also many members of community cat colonies boast the striking design.
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What breed is my gray cat?

Domestic shorthair cats—also known as moggy cats, mutts, or mixed breed cats—refer to any shorthair non-pedigreed cat. Domestic shorthairs are the most common cat in the United States, accounting for around 90–95% of their number. They come in any size, shape, coat pattern, or color—including grey!
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Are silver tabbies rare?

Tabbies are the most common domestic cats in the world. Many famous felines even sport Tabby coats, as well as many prominent members of the wildcat family.
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How much is a grey tabby cat worth?

Here are a few pointers when it comes to tabby cats' price: “Randomly” bred tabby cats can cost as little as $100 or less. Purebred tabbies can set you back with $700-$1500. Designer tabbies like the Bengal cost around $2k and more.
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How do I know what breed my cat is?

If you're really eager to find out exactly what breeds are in your cat's DNA, you should take a trip to the vet! Your vet can help you with a DNA test. Not only will this show you exactly what breeds are in your cat's ancestry, but it can also identify any potential health issues you should watch out for.
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Are grey tabby cats smart?

Tabbies Are Affectionate and Intelligent

These unique creatures are incredibly affectionate and intelligent. They love cuddles and a whole lot of attention. However, tabbies can get pretty cranky if they don't get their way; since as a rule they are very bright, they usually end up getting what they want.
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Are all grey cats rare?

Grey Cats Are Not Rare

Grey, also called "blue," is not a rare color among cats and in fact it's a dilute version of black. In addition to solid grey cats, grey can be seen often with patterned cats such as tabbies, particolors, torties, calicos and more.
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How long do grey tabbies live?

On average, tabby cats live between 12-18 years. This is relatively long when compared to outdoor cats. Cats that live out on the streets have been known to survive for 2-5 years at best. This is due to the numerous hazards that a cat may face when living outside.
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Are tabby cats related to tigers?

If you were hoping that your tabby was really a tiny tiger, you're going to be disappointed. Your feline friend is related to the big cats, particularly the tiger, but he or she didn't descend or evolve from one of them.
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What is the rarest color for a cat?

Of all the cats we discussed, the true albino cat is the rarest. These cats will have an all-white coat with blue eyes. The non-albino white cat is the next rarest, followed by other cats that have white fur due to albinism or the gene that prevents color from reaching the skin.
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What breed is a grey cat with green eyes?

Russian Blue

Known for their mesmerising dark grey coats with a shimmering silver hue and captivating green eyes, the Russian Blue is one of the most famous grey cat breeds.
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What kind of tabby cat do I have?

Check the color. Typical tabby cats have black stripes over an otherwise brown coat. Other color variations do occur, but these typically have the qualifying color added before the word tabby, such as a ginger or red tabby (shades of orange and white) or a blue tabby (gray and white).
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What is the most common breed of cat?

Domestic short-haired cats are the most common kind of cat in the United States, accounting for around 95% of their number. Other generic terms include house cat and alley cat (the latter may be used more specifically to refer to feral cats). Not recognised as a standardised breed by any major breed registry.
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What type of cat is Garfield?

The cartoon character, Garfield, is an orange Tabby Persian cat. His name is short for James Garfield Davis. Some may also confuse him with a Maine Coon cat.
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How big do grey tabbies get?

Appearance of a Tabby Cat

No matter what the particular breed, an adult cat will usually not grow to be more than 18 pounds. Their coats, as mentioned above, will be a blend of swirls, whorls and stripes.
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What is the cheapest cat breed?

Shorthair cats are the most affordable breed in many areas of the country, although there are some notable regional variations when it comes to cost.
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What is a ghost tabby?

A ghost tabby is a genetically solid (aka not tabby) smoke cat who still shows faint tabby markings. Ghost tabby may also apply to young kittens, who often show ghost markings when they're younger even though they aren't smoke.
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What is a smoke tabby?

A smoke cat, instead of having fully-colored hairs, only has the tips of its hairs which are colored, while the roots are white. When you part the fur of your cat, if the roots are bright white your cat is very probably smoke. The term smoke applies only to cats that are solid (not tabby).
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What is a dilute tabby?

Dilute tabbies present a coat with a paler or lighter version of the original color pattern. The color resembles a pale orange rather than a brighter marmalade. A cream or buff would be a dilute tabby, whereas the classic tabby would have a black, gray or blue coat.
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What are grey striped cats called?

Tabby cat, also known as grey tiger, or simply tabby is the name for domestic cats with fur coats of stripes, dots, lines or swirling patterns. These cats often have a mark that looks like the letter "M" on their foreheads.
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What kind of cat is gray with gray stripes?

The Scottish fold comes in gray or with stripes of dark gray and silver. With yellow eyes, a round face, and a sweet expression, this cat is irresistible. It also has a great personality. It forms strong bonds with its family and is very docile and good-natured.
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