The gene that’s responsible for grey Tabbies, as well as every other Tabby shade, is the agouti gene. Image Credit: Ysbrand Cosijn, Shutterstock 6.

This is a naturally occurring pattern and can be seen in the European Wildcat, African Wildcat, and Asiatic Wildcat, which all have similar coats in terms of patterns and colors. It’s thought that the beautiful swirling patterns on domestic Grey Tabby cats are from genes from wild cats. The Grey Tabby Pattern Is Thought to Come From Wild Cats The specific eye colors of different Grey Tabby cats will depend on their breed, so if you want a Grey Tabby cat with a particular eye color, it’s best to check their breed standard to see if that’s a possibility. Grey Tabbies Can Have a Range of Different Eye Colorsĭepending on the breed of your Tabby cat, they can have different eye colors, including yellow, green, copper, hazel, and blue. Image Credit: OlhaTsiplyar, Shutterstock 4. Patched Tabbies can have any of the above markings, with areas of different colors. They also possess the agouti gene that’s responsible for Tabby markings. They have Tabby markings on their faces and shaded hairs over their bodies. Spotted Grey Tabby cats are covered in spots, which can be oval or striped and bisected by tiger stripes.Ī ticked Grey Tabby is more unusual because they don’t have classic Tabby stripes. They also have a dark stripe along their spine. Mackerel Grey Tabby cats have narrow stripes down their bodies, like tigers. Classic Grey Tabby cats have swirled circular patterns along their sides. Grey Tabbies Can Have Different Coat PatternsĪs well as having many Tabby coat colors, all Tabby cats, including grey ones, can have five coat patterns. The third, non-religious version suggests that the M is a frown caused by a Tabby cat concentrating on a mouse hole! 3. The second says that the Virgin Mary marked the cat’s face in gratitude for them purring when baby Jesus wouldn’t stop crying. The first claims that the M was created when the prophet Muhammad laid his hand on the head of his favorite cat. There are three legends about how this marking came to be, so choose the one you like the best. Look closely at the forehead of any Grey Tabby, and you’ll see a cute “M” mark on their foreheads in a darker fur color.

All Grey Tabby Cats Have an “M” on Their Foreheads Image Credit: KDdesignphoto, Shutterstock 2. Grey Tabby cats aren’t a breed but a coat color! Tabby cats can come in several colors, including red, brown, silver, caramel, and of course, our favorite, grey! There are a vast number of breeds with the Grey Tabby coloration, including the American Shorthair, Scottish Fold, Norwegian Forest Cat, and many others. Grey Tabby Cats Can Come in Many Different Breeds

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