Cat Facts: Interesting Information About Tuxedo Cats With 'Tuxie-tude'
Cat Facts: Interesting Information About Tuxedo Cats With 'Tuxie-tude'
Tuxedo cats appear to be constantly ready for a formal affair. However, this does not imply that they are stuffy or stuck up. Indeed, they are known for letting loose and having a wonderful time while playing.
Even if you have a tuxedo cat at home, there may be many facts regarding tuxies that you are unaware of. Fortunately, CatTime is filled of cat facts to help you understand and appreciate our feline companions even more!
Aside from always being prepared for the Met Gala, tuxedo cats possess a number of intriguing characteristics. Here are some facts about the gorgeous but playful tuxedo cat!
The name means precisely what you think it means.
Tuxedo cats, sometimes known as "tuxies," are likely named because their dapper appearance. They're dressed in black and white coats that resemble tuxedos, as the name suggests.
A tuxedo's coat is mostly black, with a white "bib" on the breast. Sometimes there is white on a tuxedo's paws, or there is a black area on the "bib" of the chest, resembling a little bow-tie on a tux.
Tuxedo cats aren't a breed.
Tuxedo cats, like calicoes and tortoiseshell cats, are a genetic fur pattern that can occur in many types of cats. While no pedigree breeds require tuxedo coat patterns, tuxies are not uncommon and can be found in many breeds, including Cornish Rex, Maine Coons, and Norwegian Forest Cats.
Scientists believe that piebald cats, or two-colored cats, form their coloration through a completely random process before birth, which is why so many different breeds can become tuxies.
This means that almost each kitten has the potential to become a tuxedo cat — or any other two-toned cat for that matter.
Tuxedo Cats With 'Tuxie-tude'
Tuxedo cat parents frequently believe that their tuxies have a particular personality, similar to how tortoiseshell cat lovers talk about "tortie-tude."
While torties are notoriously picky and sassy, tuxies have a different attitude, or "tuxie-tude." They are anecdotally loving and playful.
Some tuxedo fans even claim that their tuxedo cats are smarter than the typical feline. Tuxedo cat owners have been quoted as saying their cats are 200 percent more intelligent than regular non-tuxie kitties. However, there could be some bias at play.
There Are Many Famous Tuxedo Cats.
You might not realize it, but many kitties in mainstream culture are actually tuxedo cats.
Sylvester from Looney Tunes is a tuxedo cat. Of course, his rivalry with Tweety Bird made for a lot of chuckles.
President Bill Clinton had a tuxedo cat named Socks in the White House. Socks became so well-known that he inspired children's novels, appeared in comic comics, and was even featured on a special stamp series in the Central African Republic.
Not only are there renowned tuxedo cats, but it appears that prominent humans preferred to retain them. Tuxedo cats are said to have belonged to Sir Isaac Newton, Beethoven, and William Shakespeare.
Perhaps this is why tuxedo cats have a reputation for being extremely intelligent.
Do you own a tuxedo cat? Does your tuxedo have "tuxie-tude?" Let us know in the comments, and feel free to include a photo of your handsome tuxedo!
