The white-spotting genes are important as they cause the white spots and colouration. The Genetics of a Black & White Catīlack & white cats have mostly black colour genes with other white-spotting genes. In terms of size, they can be anything from 6lbs to 16lbs. They can be a wide range of breeds it means their appearance varies a lot and they can be longhaired, shorthaired, have shaggy, smooth or silky coats. You may also notice that they have beautiful white whiskers that stand out against their black faces. They can also have brown or yellow eyes but this is less common.

It is common for black and white cats to have green eyes, the beautiful green eyes can be different shades including bright green, bluish green and golden green.

Unlike orange tabbies or tortoiseshells, black and white cats can easily be male or female so there are an equal number of male and female black and white cats. While the tuxedo is known for being the attire of a gentleman, black and white cats can be either male or female. White black and white cats, there are two colours (obviously) and the predominant colour is usually black. The main factor is the coat colouration so the coat itself can be anything, it can be long, short, shaggy, smooth, silky etc.Ĭat breeds that are defined by their coat colourings cannot be tuxedo cats unless they have been crossbred with another cat breed.Įxample of cat breeds that are defined by colouring include Siamese Cats and Ragdolls. These cats don’t just look great in their naturally occurring formal-wear, they have fun, playful personalities too.īlack and white cats are well known and much loved, with many being part of famous families and even appearing on television and in artwork.īelow are just a few of the common breeds that exhibit the tuxedo colour pattern: Some even have a little black dot on their upper chest that make it look like they are wearing a bowtie. Many black and white cats also have a white chin or nose which makes it look like they are wearing a mask.

Black and white kitten