The silver tabby cat originated in the 20th century and was produced in the United States. It is also known as aristocratic cat and tabby cat. Its coat colors are mainly black and silver. It is different from our common native cats. It is a breed bred from American tabby cats. American tabby cats have many varieties, such as yellow tabby, golden tabby, black tabby and red tabby. Silver tabby cats are docile and friendly in nature, and especially need people's attention and caressing. The silver tabby cat is a working cat and its overall structure is also very suitable for work. It does not have many of the disadvantages of upbringing as anatomists say. From the appearance, it has a strong body, well-proportioned structure and good balance. It has strong patience and flexible thinking. Silver tabby cats are spiritual and very well-behaved cats.

1. Physical characteristics of silver tabby cats

Eyes: Its eyes are large and round. The upper eyelids look like almonds cut in half, and the lower eyelids are round. The distance between its eyes is one eye length. The inner corners of the eyes are not as high as the outer corners. The eyes are very bright and full of alertness!

Nose: The silver tabby cat’s nose is of medium size, equal in length and width. If you look at it from the side, it seems to be a gentle curve connecting it from the bridge of its nose to its forehead!

Jawbone: Long and strong, the bones are very well developed and can bite anything that can be caught.

Body: It has a strong and sturdy body with well-developed muscles, and its shoulders, chest and hind legs are well developed. The back is broad, flat, and straight. Viewed from the side, the position from the hip bone to the base of the tail is slightly tilted. If viewed from above, both sides of the body form a pair of horizontal lines!

Claws: The claws are particularly strong, full and rounded. Its paw pads are thick and have five front toes and four back toes.

Hair: The pattern on the silver tabby cat’s hair is not so clear, especially on the tail. If you want to see the lines on its tail clearly, you can hold the end of the tail and look from back to front, so you can see clearly. Its hair is short, thick, and hard in texture, and the amount of hair changes with the local seasons. Because the silver tabby cat has dense hair, it can avoid the invasion of temperature and humidity and protect its skin from external damage.

Coat color: The hair of silver tabby cats is silver, and there are many different shades of silver!

2. Is silver tabby cat easy to raise? How to raise it?

The silver tabby cat has a relatively independent personality, is lively, intelligent, and friendly to people. It is deeply loved by people. As long as you pay a little attention to its hygiene, it is as easy to raise as other cats.

Owners should develop good eating habits in cats when they are young. Cats must also be fed regularly every day, and the amount must be quantitative, and the amount of food should not be too much. Owners can adjust their food intake according to their cats’ physical condition, so as to prevent some cats from eating too little and thus lacking nutrition, and some cats from eating too much, leading to nutritional deficiencies.Causes obesity. Silver tabby cats attach great importance to their own cleanliness, and owners should clean the cat's body regularly to avoid odor.

3. Price of silver tabby cat

The price of a silver tabby cat is generally one thousand to two thousand, and the price of a good-quality one is at least three thousand. When buying, owners should look at the cat's tail. The one with clear lines is considered good! Rare things are more expensive. On the one hand, the rarity of cats causes price fluctuations. On the other hand, there are also artificial factors, which use hype to drive up the price. Owners who love cats can get detailed information from professionals, so that they are more likely to buy high-quality cats!

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