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| Tabby Pattern |
The tabby pattern is formed by markings of the solid pattern colour on a background of agouti hairs. The pattern may be ticked, mackerel, spotted or classic. The points' markings should show good contrast with the ground colour, but may be less contrasting in the dilute colours [Blue, Lilac, Caramel, Cream and Apricot] and may be paler on the legs than on the points. The colour of the markings on the points and body should match in tone. Tabbies in the dilute colours will be lighter in tone than the equivalent solid colour. The markings can take longer to develop in Reds, Creams and Apricots.
The points do not merge with the body colour as they do in non-tabby patterns but the markings on the points should be darker than the markings on the body.
Head Markings: There should be a clearly defined 'M' on the forehead, a 'spectacle' markings around the eyes, a ribbon running from the outer edge of the eye and spotted whisker pads. Ears are solid colour but show clear 'thumb marks', which may be less apparent in dilute colours, and mottled in tortie tabbies. The nose leather may be pinkish outlined with colour that matches the paw pads or more solid in colour.
Leg Markings: Clearly defined broken stripes. Solid markings on the back of the hind legs. The leg markings may be paler than the other points.
Tail Markings: Clearly defined broken rings.
Body Markings: The markings will depend upon the nature of the tabby pattern but will appear as a lighter shade of the points' markings against the agouti ground colour. The markings down the flanks to the underparts, which will be a paler shade of the ground colour and may show spots. The Tonkinese expression results in a broad band of more colour over the top of the head, along the back and into the base of the tail that is more noticeable with maturity. There should be one or more broken or unbroken necklets on the neck/upper chest.
Brown Tabby: 74t
Warm brown body markings against a beige agouti ground, with toning darker tabby markings on the points. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads brown or pinkish brown.
Blue Tabby: 74at
Bluish-grey body markings, which may have warm undertones, against a pale beige agouti ground, with toning darker tabby markings on the points. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads blue/grey or pinkish grey.
Chocolate Tabby: 74bt
Any shade of warm chocolate body markings against a warm beige agouti ground, with toning darker tabby markings on the points. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads chocolate or pinkish chocolate.
Lilac Tabby: 74ct
Warm lilac body markings against a warm ivory agouti ground, with toning darker tabby markings on the points. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads light pinkish grey.
Red Tabby: 74dt
Light red body markings against a cool ivory agouti ground, with toning darker tabby markings on the points. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads pink. Note: Freckles may appear on nose leather, eye rims, lips paw pads and ears and should not be penalised.
Cream Tabby: 74ft
Rich cream body markings against a paler cool-toned cream agouti ground, with toning darker tabby markings on the points. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads pink .Note: Freckles may appear on nose leather, eye rims, lips paw pads and ears and should not be penalised.
Caramel Tabby: Breed 74nt
Any shade of cool toned bluish-fawn body markings against a beige agouti ground, with toning darker tabby markings on the points. The markings should show a metallic sheen that is more noticeable with maturity. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads blue/fawn or pinkish-fawn. The depth of caramel colour may vary because it may be blue or lilac based.
Apricot Tabby: 74fnt
Hot cream body markings against a pale cream agouti ground, with toning darker tabby markings on the points. The coat should show a cool metallic sheen that is more noticeable with maturity. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads pink .Note: Freckles may appear on nose leather, eye rims, lips paw pads and ears and should not be penalised.
Brown Tortie Tabby: 74et
Dark brown tabby markings broken and overlaid with varying shades of red. The colours will be slightly darker on the points. Both elements of tortie and tabby must be present but the distribution of colour is immaterial. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads brown and/or pink.
Blue Tortie Tabby: 74gt
Bluish-grey blue tabby markings broken and overlaid with varying shades of cream. The colours will be slightly darker on the points. Both elements of tortie and tabby must be present but the distribution of colour is immaterial. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads blue and/or pink.
Chocolate Tortie Tabby: 74ht
Any shade of warm chocolate tabby markings broken and overlaid with varying shades of red. The colours will be slightly darker on the points. Both elements of tortie and tabby must be present but the distribution of colour is immaterial. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads chocolate and/or pink.
Lilac Tortie Tabby: 74jt
Warm lilac tabby markings broken and overlaid with varying shades of cream. The colours will be slightly darker on the points. Both elements of tortie and tabby must be present but the distribution of colour is immaterial. Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads lilac and/or pink.
Caramel Tortie Tabby: 74pt
Any shade of cool toned bluish-fawn tabby markings broken and overlaid with varying shades of apricot. The colours will be slightly darker on the points. Both elements of tortie and tabby must be present but the distribution of colour is immaterial. The markings should show a metallic sheen that is more noticeable with maturity Nose leather, eye rims and paw pads blue/fawn and/or pinkish fawn. The depth of caramel colour may vary because it may be blue or lilac based.
Created on 08/12/2007 11:30 AM by rumtum
Updated on 08/12/2007 11:33 AM by rumtum
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