How Would You Describe Zenith?

[Zenith and Aaron]

Now I know that without papers we can't say what breed he is besides domestic.

All my friends and family though keep throwing around breeds that he looks like or what they think he looks like.

I'm not a cat expert by any means, but it would be interesting to know how to properly describe him.

 

[Zenith and Aaron]

He has to be some sort of Tabby right? He has the "M" on his forehead.

 

[paulsey]

Cute medium hair tabby
I like the distinct stripe going down the middle.
May be a bit of Maine Coon in him although he is on the small side

 

[Zenith and Aaron]

Cute medium hair tabby
I like the distinct stripe going down the middle.
May be a bit of Maine Coon in him although he is on the small side

How large do Maine Coons get? He is 20 pounds. Really packs a punch when he stands on your chest.

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

How large do Maine Coons get? He is 20 pounds. Really packs a punch when he stands on your chest.

Maine Coons and Norwegian Forests can edge up toward forty pounds, and can eclipse four feet in length. To be frank, I agree - I see the possibility of Maine Coon influence as well, particularly across the bridge of the nose and in the muzzle. He's an handsome fellow in every respect.

For perspective, my Norwegian Forest, Bob, now just barely (a fraction of an ounce) over 35 pounds, and not quite 44 inches nose to tail:

 

[Zenith and Aaron]

Maine Coons and Norwegian Forests can edge up toward forty pounds, and can eclipse four feet in length. To be frank, I agree - I see the possibility of Maine Coon influence as well, particularly across the bridge of the nose and in the muzzle. He's an handsome fellow in every respect.

For perspective, my Norwegian Forest, Bob, now just barely (a fraction of an ounce) over 35 pounds, and not quite 44 inches nose to tail:

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Yup, Z is tiny compared to Bob. Can Tabbies have a mixture of patterns? He has the "M" on the forehead, and the stripe turns to spots on his hind legs, then a perfectly striped racoon tail.

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

Yup, Z is tiny compared to Bob. Can Tabbies have a mixture of patterns? He has the "M" on the forehead, and the stripe turns to spots on his hind legs, then a perfectly striped racoon tail.View attachment 191086

Absolutely, in fact the Tabby patterns often overlap owed to Incomplete Dominance. Spotted and Mackerel together aren't terribly uncommon, and as with Zenith, they make for incredibly interesting visuals.
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[Zenith and Aaron]

Absolutely, in fact the Tabby patterns often overlap owed to Incomplete Dominance. Spotted and Mackerel together aren't terribly uncommon, and as with Zenith, they make for incredibly

Mackerel is how you're describing the stripes?

 

[1CatOverTheLine]

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He seems a combination of Broken Mackerel and Spotted from here. A good ID chart:

 

[Zenith and Aaron]

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He seems a combination of Broken Mackerel and Spotted from here. A good ID chart:

If only he'd sit still. Thanks to your chart I'd say he's all Broken Mackerel, just with a very thick black stripe. Wonder where that comes from.

EDIT: He's sitting like a goof. It needed a picture.

 

[abyeb]

Oh, wow he is beautiful! I think some Maine Coon influence is certainly possible with this guy! I agree with your assessment, he looks like a broken mackeral tabby to me.

 

[StefanZ]

He's really breathtaking. 20 pounds is a good weigh, well into the maine and norwegian range.