subject: Which Black And White Kitten Is Right For You? [print this page] Cat lovers have their choices of domesticated kittens. These little kittens are being loved for its companionship and its ability to hunt household pests. Black and white kittens are the most common bicolor pet most home lovers cared for.
A tuxedo cat is a well-known low-grade spotting black and white feline, which is also known informally as Billicat. A tuxedo cat is considered solid black all over the body with limited white markings to the paws, belly, chest, throat, face, and chin.
The black and white Turkish Van has a color pattern mostly color restricted to the head and the body of the cat being white. Some, have this splashes of color in their body, known as Seychellois Septieme. Another Turkish feline treasure is the Turkish Angora that also marks B and W patterns.
Black and white Maine Coons also have these color patterns. The first ever recorded Maine Coon in the cat literature (1861) was a B and W cat named Captain Jenks of the Horse Marines. Popularity proved with the recent Best Kitten 5th winner in the CFA Show Season 2008-2009 by the name Valentino with his cute kitten pictures online.
Another black and white longhair breed is the Norwegian Forest cat. Each time you touch their silky soft coats is a delight to the senses. Mostly acquiring the tuxedo color in a black and white pattern, these Wegies are really cats for a price of two in showing different fashionable coat patterns in winter and in the summer.
Having a patented uniquely curled-back ears is the distinctive feature of the American Curl-- as the name suggests. The American Curl may have three degrees of curl having the third degree the preferred one. These felines have the shorthair type and the longhaired division.
Black and white Persian cats are the perfect contrasting bi-colors ever bringing balance and refinement to their ever popularity. Mostly black, white patterns are seen on feet, legs, undersides, chest, muzzle, tail and patches on the head. Their lovable pansy-like faces and their tuxedo-like coverings are a perfect combination!
Black and white kittens are the typical range of bicolor patterns. Piebald cats are extremely common and differ in appearance. At one end is the white locket which has the smallest amount of white markings. Another is the swirled patterns and skunk stripes. There are also the Dalmatian look and sheeted pattern of black and white. Whatever spottings there is with any cat breed, these cute kittens are a sure admirable pleasure for the whole family.
