If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that the internet was practically invented for sharing photos of adorable cats. Ok, maybe not solely for this purpose, but you can’t deny kittens have immense virality potential and people love to fawn over them. Today we’ll take that to a whole new level, though. That’s right, we’re about to showcase a photo gallery of cats with unique markings so peculiar, you’ll be left wondering if they were painted by Picasso himself!
As self-proclaimed cat connoisseurs, we cannot help but be fascinated by the wide variety of unusual markings that nature blessed cats with. What if we told you there’s a whole world of feline fur patterns that goes far beyond your average tabby? In fact, after some research, we found out there are six main varieties of cat fur patterns: tabby, solid, bicolor, tricolor, tortoiseshell, and colorpoint. These distinctive fur colors and marks emerge while a cat embryo is developing, with neural crest cells (which later give cat fur its color) first appearing along the cat’s back. But enough about the science. We know you’re here for the cuteness!
Time to forget the typical cat pics — our batch of unique cat markings is waiting for you, and we have to say, they’re pretty darn adorable. Good job, Bored Panda team. From cats with heart-shaped spots to kitties sporting mustache-like markings, these one-of-a-kind feline friends will surely make you swoon. If you’re looking for more cat content to fill your day with joy, go on and check out our roundup below!
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Kitty Has Another Kitty On It's Nose?
Narnia Is A Two Faced French Cat
Narnia is probably a genetic chimera of some sort, (or perhaps has mosaicism), as is Venus the cat, who has similar half-and-half markings :) When I was a kid, we had a dog whose face was half black and half white... her name was Split, of course XD
Scrappy Is Quite A Unique Cat!
Scrappy started out as a black cat, but he had vitiligo, which resulted in his amazing marbling! He lived to be 19 years old :)
My Kitten Has Hearts Behind Her Ears!
Cats With Unique Markings? This Is Umlaut
What A Perfect Moustache!
Bear Has A Suit And Tie Pattern On His Fur
There's A Sword In My Cat's Fur
I Have A Cat That Has A Checkerboard Pattern On Her Face
My Cat's Jelly Bean Toes Match The Colour Of Her Fur
Wolf Kitten Looks Like He Has Little Horns Coming Out Of His Mask
I think this little kitten has a "fever coat", which can happen when mom cat has an illness or injury while pregnant. Usually the "fever coat" grows out in a few weeks or months and the kitty has a normal black coat, just like any other adorable void :)
Cat With Marking On Paw That Looks Like A Paw Print
Polly Grew Into Her Spots!
18 Year Old Josie Has The Cutest Black Ear
That's Africa On Her Chest
My Cat’s Belly Fur Makes It Look Like She’s Wearing A Bikini
Do You Think Mucca Meows Or Moos?
When You Want To Become Ginger But Don't Want To Comit
Just Call Me Beau, The Broken Heart Princess
Elli Was Born With Tuxedo Markings And Turned Almost Completely White In Three Years Due To Vitiligo
His Name Is Timine And He Looks Very Special
This is basically a "roan" kitty! Because roaning wasn't an accepted pattern in many cat associations for a long time, this is often called the "karpati trait". You can learn more here: http://messybeast.com/roan-tweed.htm (yes, I am a cat marking/coat color nerd)
My Cats Fur Pattern Says "Love"
Just A Cat With A Heart Shape On Her Fur
Lily Has A Triangle On Her Shoulder
I Think Venus Might Be A Gemini
It is thought that Venus is a "chimera" genetically speaking, or perhaps displays a form of mosaicism :)
One Kitten From The Litter Suddenly Got A Heart Mark!
This Cat That Curls Up Just Right To Make A Heart
The White Hair On My Cat’s Belly Looks Like A Smiley Face
Snidely Whiplash Moustache
A Silly Little Jacket For A Silly Little Guy
My Cat Has A Fur Pattern That Stretches Perfectly Over Both Legs When He Is Sitting Like This
This Guy Was Awesome!
A marble tabby! Sometimes referred to as classic tabby or blotched tabby as well. It is a coat pattern, not a specific breed :)
This Is Sheik. Her Tummy Fur Looks Like Two Cats Kissing
Girl Harley
Tortoiseshell point kitty! Sometimes people call them "tortie points" or "tortimese" as Siamese are the original "pointed" breed of cats (but many other cat breeds have "pointed" as a breed standard coat, nowadays)
Kitty's Face Looks Like It's Made Like A Puzzle
Looks Like Some Dolphins Jumping Over It's Eyes
Kitten Has A Marking That Spells "Cat"
I'd be a little more impressed if its pattern said KITTEN and changed to CAT when it was older
Look At The Colours Of His Feet And Then Count His Adorable Fingers
Uh, yeah, sorry to whomever made this article, that's not a male cat XD So it should be "look at HER feet" and "count HER toes". 99% of calicoes and tortoiseshells are female; only 1 out of every 3,000 are male.
Hodu Has A One Shoulder Jacket
Matching Haircuts For Siblings!
Abyssinians, I believe. The coat pattern is "ticked tabby" or agouti. These two adorables are blue agouti in color!
Foster Kitty Shows A Lot Of Love
I don't understand why people call them "foster", "rescued", "adopted", etc. Just say it's your cat
White Moustache
A Partial Mask, A Cape And A Little 'Stache? Zorro? Is That You?
Light Roast
Almost Like A Wig!
I wonder if we'd call this "Medicine Hat" like the similar marking in horses? XD
Cat Has A Moustache And An Arrow Pointing To His Crotch, Bringing His A-Game To Manscaping
Outlined Mouth Boy!
Batcat With Paws
Cat Looks Like It Has A Cheeto Puff For A Lip
Lilly, That Is Some Avant Garde Eyeliner You Got There
Mara Is A Pretty Calico Kitty
When a calico's colors are sort of "washed-out" looking like this, they are called a dilute calico :)
He Doesn't Look Too Pleased With His Goatee
That's because you keep calling it a "goatee". The preferred description is "soul patch."
Cat Has A Weird Smiley Face On Its Back
Flat On The Bed
Another Version Of Nose Contour
Rhombus
Petra Has An Angry Face On Her Forehead
Sectioned Kitty
Beauty Mark Like An Aristo-Cat
Mixing Pot Of Colours
His Fur Makes It Look Like He Has 6 Legs
Billie Eilish Has Nothing On Him
He Has A Little Dot On His Foot!
My girl has a few dots on one of her feet! (She’s a tuxie too) I call it her cookies and cream foot!
Baby Chimera
