The coat of the traditional tabby, or ‘bullseye’ or "swirled," is the most typical fur pattern of house cats. It features wide, rounded spots on the sides and a clear ‘M’ on the forehead.

While you've likely heard of common cat coat types such as tabby and calico, you may not have heard of the torbie. Here's more about this unique cat coat.

Scientists have discovered the genetic mutation responsible for a strange cat coat pattern in Finland. Feral cats in the Scandinavian country started appearing with the mutation in 2007.

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? A new type of cat coat color has officially been discovered. Named salmiak, or ...

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Like humans, cats with light or white coats are at an increased risk of developing sunburn-especially on their ears, eyelids, and nose. Unlike allegedly unlucky black cats, all-white cats symbolize ...