Tabby Cats The most common mistake about tabby cats is that they are a breed of cat. They are not!!! Tabby cats are just domestic cats with distinctive patterns on their coats. They also usually have distinctive m patterns on their foreheads . The tabby cats distinctive patterns are thought to have come from their direct ancestors, the wildcats. The African Wildcats use their patterns as an affective form of camouflage. Like their ancestors the tabby cats also use their patterns as camouflage whether its hunting or hiding their patterns really come in handy . People believe many different things about the Tabby's distinctive M shape . Some believe the “M” is for Mau, the word for “cat” in ancient Egypt. Others think the “M” stands for Mohamed, who loved tabbies. Still others believe it is the blessing of the Virgin Mary. https://www.pinterest.com/cicelydaniels/cute-tabby/ TYPES OF TABBY'S Spotted tabby A basic s potted tabby has spots all over its body and th