15 Surprising Facts About Tuxedo Cats (Black and White Cats)
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Tuxedo cats, also called Tuxies, are known for their distinctive black and white coat pattern that resembles a classic tuxedo outfit.
In this video, we will talk about 15 interesting facts about these charming cats.
Tuxedo cats are not a single breed.
Tuxedo cats are not a particular breed. Instead, they get their name from the distinct bi-colored markings on their coats. Any domestic cat that is primarily black with white markings can be considered a tuxedo cat.
The majority of tuxies are domestic shorthair cats, but the coat variation is also seen in Persians, Maine Coons, British Shorthairs and the Devon Rex.
Tuxedo cats are just as likely to be female.
Unlike orange tabbies, who are usually male, or calico or tortoiseshell cats, who are almost always female, tuxies can easily be either sex.
This means there are an equal number of male and female tuxedo cats out there.
A Tuxedo cat almost became the mayor of Halifax.
Not many cats have run for political office. And there aren’t a lot of political parties started by cat breeds or types. But in the 2012 municipal elections, a black and white cat named Tuxedo Stan ran for mayor in Halifax, Canada. Yes, seriously!
He even created his own political party, The Tuxedo Party of Canada.
A Tuxedo cat was once the richest cat in the world.
A tuxedo cat named Sparky was owned by an incredibly wealthy owner. When the owner passed away in 1998, he passed all his money down to Sparky. Sparky's inheritance was around 6.3 million Dollars.
Tuxedo cats aren't limited to just black and white.
While you might expect "tuxedo" cats to sport coats just in the traditional black and white of the men’s formal attire they're named after, you might also spot "tuxies" in grey, orange, and silver.
Their coat pattern is random
Tuxedo cats get their coat patterns during development when they are in the womb. But it's not about genetics. A tuxedo cat can be born even if neither parent is tuxedo, they just need to inherit black and white genes.
In the past, scientists believe that tuxedo cats were produced as a result of slow-moving or sluggish pigment cells. It was believed that the black pigment cells would not reach every part of the cat's body before the cat was born. However, more recent studies suggest that the tuxedo markings are the result of a faulty KIT gene that is unable to multiply at a normal rate.
In either case, the result is a random pattern, so no two tuxedo cats will have the exact same pattern.
Tuxedo cats are Popular fixtures of pop culture
Tuxedo cats have been part of popular culture for longer than you might expect! Felix the Cat debuted in 1919 during the silent movie era, Sylvester the Cat first appeared in 1939, and Dr. Seuss’ Cat in the Hat first appeared in 1957.
Tuxies Are Popular With Famous People
Plenty of famous and influential people have owned tuxedos. Among the most well documented are William Shakespeare, Beethoven, Sir Isaac Newton, and even President Bill Clinton. That’s right, tuxies have also made it into the White House! Socks Clinton was the pet cat of the Clinton family.
They are among the least-adopted cats
Tuxies are undeniably adorable and can come from purebred kitties, from mix-bred cats and from feral cats. However, Tuxedo cats are among the least-adopted cats in shelters. According to a Priceonomics study, they have an unusually low adoption rate at just below 70%.
It might be because tuxis are mostly black and studies show that black cats are less likely to be adopted than cats of other colors.
Their whisker colors match their muzzle color
A cat’s whisker color will match its hair color. This means that if you have a pure black cat, it will have black whiskers. Most Tuxedo cats have a bright white muzzle, which means their whiskers are white. Even cats with a grey muzzle area will have grey whiskers.
No Two Tuxedo Cats Are The Same
Similar to how no two fingerprints are the same, no two tuxedo coat patterns are identical either.
This means that your tuxedo cat’s coat is unique.
They are found all over the globe
Since tuxedo cats are not a particular breed but rather a coat pattern, they are not limited by geographical area. This means that unlike other cats which are more common in certain countries or regions, tuxedos can be found all over the world.
There are lots of Tuxedo myths
With such a charming and fancy looking cat, it's no surprise that there are plenty myths and rumors surrounding the tuxedos.
Some myths suggest that tuxedos have magical properties or that they have a certain personality, size, weight, or lifespan. All cats, ultimately, are individuals. Your cat will be who she is, based on her particular combination of genes, her upbringing and personal history, and whatever magic makes all of us who we are.
Another myth about the tuxedo is that they were worshiped by the ancient Egyptians, however there is no evidence to prove that this is true.
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A tuxedo cat randomly walked into my house, and started chilling on my sofa. I found his "Missing" poster, and he was reported missing for 6 months! Dude was just on an adventure.
I think tuxedo cats have a very sociable and loving nsture. They love to sit on our laps more than other cats.
@shabrinafarhanadya8756
3 ай бұрын
nah, mine doesnt
I love my taxis and black cats as well more than I like some humans!
@knowledges393
11 ай бұрын
Some humans deserves the least attention and care! I totally agree with u like your pat over human.
@taylorjohnson7693
11 ай бұрын
Facts.
@TheKittyCatnip
9 ай бұрын
haha they are absolutely adorable! how old are they?
Ive had 3 in my life. I love them. I also have a black cat both are very loving playful & funny. Tuxies are very vocal as well
I love my tuxedo cat, feather(named that way because of his feather duster tail). He’s very affectionate intelligent, and protective of us. In his younger days, he was a top notch hunter averaging 3 or 4 birds/mice a week. Which he would bring back to us as presents. Which of course we buried. Indoors he was a very affectionate, vocal, and playful cat. He would always come us to us for pets and temptations. And he would comfort us wherever life took us, homework, sickness, successes and failures. He would always be there for us. Tuxedo cats are excellent family animals.
Tuxedos are special
@TheKittyCatnip
9 ай бұрын
what do you think is the most special fact about them?
@CatCat-tm2cg
9 ай бұрын
@@TheKittyCatnip they’re very smart
I love my Tuxedo Cat, Oreo’s personality. It is almost dog-like in nature. You can jump to get him riled up and he’ll literally skate off the walls. He also loves to greet people at the door while his Tabby brother Simba just stays put where he is. He’ll do his little hunting meow while you hold a ping pong ball in the air and then will chase after it and sometimes hit it back with his paw. They both are great brothers and great editions to our family.
Thank you for sharing ❤️
Love my tuxies ❤
@Cwgrlup
11 ай бұрын
Me too.
Love our tuxedo cats. Mindy and Sissy. Sisters ❤ Very curious 🤔 and very "voicey"
My sweet Cleo is a Tuxie and has the best temperament and purrsonality! I have friends who say they aren’t cat people but are Cleo people 😻 thank you for the video!
Loved our three tuxies
My tuxie is the most affectionate girl. She is amazing.
Yes, I do ❤🙏🐈 they are the best!
My tuxedo catdog only needs a bowtie and she's ready to paint the town red, with her pure white chest 🤣 (she plays fetch and growls when someone is at/near my front door). She has a VERY small white patch under her nose and an "exact match" black mark on her front right paw and her back LEFT paw. Same exact claw, 3rd one on each paw. Awesome video! 😸
@harshreality2672
11 ай бұрын
Her name is Cookie. Her stage name? "The Divine Miss Oreo COOKIE!". 😹
@Kayenne54
11 ай бұрын
My (formally a rescued feral) Tuxedo catdog used to play fetch too (when younger). She was a great Guard Cat; would come and alert me when someone was anywhere near my place. She's still going - 13 years old - and still the "Playingest" cat I've ever had. Makes my other cats look like they've only got three legs, when she tears around the house. Come 10 o'clock though, and it's bed time. Unless there's a mouse in the house. Then she's on duty, with a long suffering look my way to garner sympathy for A Ca'ts Plight.
@harshreality2672
11 ай бұрын
@@Kayenne54 🤣 That's so awesome 🤗. They must be long lost family members! 😆 What's her name?
@Kayenne54
11 ай бұрын
@@harshreality2672 My tuxedo is called Prickle. Just put your hand down to pat and you'll find out why....
@joelvanwinkle5976
10 ай бұрын
Weird fur pattern but nevertheless she sounds like a guardian to you
Truly wonderful, Loving & incredible companion’s! Miss my girl every day…💗🙏💗
I call my kitty a hot fudge sundae. A deep grey auburn covering a lucious eggshell color 💅
I had one growing up and she was the most loving companion. Now I’ve got one and he is the smartest sweetest funniest little guy.
I love my tuxie girl Jordy...she is beautiful, smart and the most lovable snuggle buddy going
Love my tuxedo cat. He 's very smart.
Yay. Mine is Turning 1 tomorrow. She is a cutie :)
I love my Tuxie cat Milo and he does make great pictures!
If I was to adopt a cat, a black cat would be the first choice. Used to have one. Nowadays I have one Tuxedo cat. He came to me, not the vice versa ;-)
I so love my tuxedo cat ❤🐾
I love my tuxies! Harley and Miss Molly ready to play and luvs
Two tuxedo boys here - the loves of my life 🥰🥰🥰
I have one GORGEOUS but so is my tortie & my tabby💜
my tux is my world
@TheKittyCatnip
9 ай бұрын
is yours female or male?
I love my tuxie! He has a nub so he's a manx. He was feral, but he's my best baby. He looks out for the neighborhood and all his siblings.
I love my Tuxie, Meeko. He is the most mello kitty I have ever had. Thinks he's a human. Loves & greets people for attention. Also pretty much runs the household 😅
We have a tuxedo cat called Hamish who is thirteen this year. He is a diva demanding food, where he sits and sleeps and he torments our Golden Retriever. They have a love hate relationship but ever hurt each other. With our last Retriever they sat together and slept together. Once our puppy is less bouncy I’m sure this relationship will be the same. Hamish is also long haired and fluffy. He cannot Meow he can only do the Me lol. He is very much loved and he loves us. Sharing his treats of dead mice from the fields and woods.
I have 2 Tuxies and a beautiful Siamese mix. Love my babies.
I HAVE ONE TO🐈⬛🐾👍🏾
My favourite cats!
I love them all no matter what breed or color Now I'll be considering a blk or tuxedo
I have two Tuxedo brothers, and they are VERY large. They are as big as my dog. They are very gentle and very smart. One of the in particular.
I never knew my cat was a tuxie until a year ago lol I love my lil guy
I have a tuxedo, he loves playing with the kitten.
Two of mine are Tux💚💚
Black cat followed me home and she saved my life gave me purpose when I felt like I had none , she was like a dog she followed me everywhere and left me two tuxedo kittens that are still here almost 9 years later. R.I.P Luna
I never knew my tuxedo kitten was so special
Tuxies are beautiful Kitty cat's 😊❤
My sister adopted a tux for me. Luna is amazing. 😍
I LOVE my Mittens boy who is almost 9 months old.. even though he does drive me crazy a lot of the time lol..
We have a beautiful tuxedo cat called Socks. I was unaware the Clinton's also had a cat called Socks until recently! 🐈⬛ 🖤 🤍
Love tuxedo cats. We named our male tuxedo cat Tony Manero after the movie.
My "Tuxie" is a male who has a great personality, but some what mischievous. His coat is very silly, his coat is only on one arm/one black front leg, one white front leg. Love my Charlie 🥰
I had a tuxedo cat that passed away at 8 months. It's been several months since then but I'm still mourning and these videos about tuxedo cats are comforting
@mattkeeler7385
6 ай бұрын
i am sorry for your loss. Truly.
@dreamhunter2542
6 ай бұрын
my 1 year old male tuxedo cat died yesterday, a car hit him while he was outside, he looks much like the one at 6:36 and that's why i'm here. my heart is bleeding in sadness my body is heavy and my eyes ran out of tears but i still have to cry like a baby, he slept next to me the night before he died although he never slept near me since he was 6 months old, the next morning i went to search for him and i found his corpse on the pavement with his blood all over him, he was telling me goodbye but i didn't notice... i have never felt this much pain in my life and i still search for him and expect him when i come home. my entire existence lost it's meaning.
We have a tuxedo cat,it has a heart black mark,i love it its so cute❤
My grandchild is a tuxedo cat named Diego lol. We love him maybe even more than humans. He’s like a kid for my daughter. He’s super smart too! Maybe too smart for his own good. I put him in a room so he wouldn’t fight with the stray cat, Boo, while I got a shower and he found a way to open the door and let himself out.
Our tuxie Cookie had a litter of six kittens - one of which was /is a *siamese* 🙀 My daughter insists Cookie is actually a Siamese wearing a tuxedo disguise 😹
Ive had 17 in total, currently have 9 all have been black and white cats 😬 I love them and wake up completely covered head to toe with a warm fuzzy blanket made of cats. 9 cats and myself is like having a few kids again. They all have different personalities and all need special attention so I never keep an open lap for more than a second without at least one or two sneaking up. Most of them are girls and like the mom are forever kitten size with the two boys being bigger like the father was.
@Kayenne54
11 ай бұрын
Serious question: how did you integrate an adult cat into the house with all the others? I've been adopted by a grown male cat, and everyone gets really upset, especially my younger male cat (all are neutered). So Big new cat is out in the catio (under patio roofing; and actually has the best deal because he gets lots of sunshine and fresh air, compared to the indoor ones) but it's been a bit tension making. My other three are all rescues; the oldest at 13 was a feral kitten and is not used to other cats at all...the young male is a nervous type; his mother is quieter but very defensive, and my oldest cat is downright unsocial. She is very democratic; hates everyone but me. The big new cat used to hang around outside with all the other neighbour's cats; didn't seem aggressive but ended up quite ill from cat fight injuries (so his sanguine nature is a complete lie!) and I took him in to nurse him. Found original owner, she took him back, he was back with me the next day so I'm his person now...But he's twice the size of everyone else and it's all fun and games until someone costs me another thousand dollars at the vets...
@tysonsanchez338
11 ай бұрын
@@Kayenne54 Actually over the years I’ve always had problems integrating the new cats with the old most of the time often resulting in finding new homes for them. The 9 I have now are all family born in the house I live except for the momma (and smallest of them all) so they tolerate each other fine but I can never get them all together because there’s always 1 or 2 that aren’t getting along with the others for whatever reason. It’s funny because you can really see the sibling aspect in them fighting, playing, and cuddled up when they sleep mostly with momma. I’ve had the momma since she was just a tiny baby so Baby just became her name and the neighbor had a young kitten (male) also so the two would play. That other kitten ended up being the father (rip car😿) for 2 batches of kittens. It was then I learned that cats can get pregnant real young, and that they can get pregnant again real soon after birth. Someone adopted one but the rest chose to stay with me. When we got baby I already had a few cats of my neighbors that decided they needed to live with me and became maybe the only example I can think of that they integrated well and it was the mom and two boys that were already there when I took in little baby. Those cats cared for each other and became family until they passed on. Even now I have an outside kitty that just showed up one day and she lives on my porch but will not come inside though she’s happy to sniff at the doorstep if one of the inside cats walks by. So guess the short answer is if there’s a way to do it properly I do not know, I just got lucky when it worked for me. 😸
@Kayenne54
11 ай бұрын
@@tysonsanchez338 9 cats? Okay too many for me. At one point, with next door's 2 living on my front step (as though I had cruelly excluded them from my warm house), Big Cat, and there's a 99% black cat (who is technically a tuxedo because white paws and is totally feral, but let's me pat him sometimes), plus my inside 3, I came to the inescapable conclusion that Cats Like Company. They're not naturally "loners" (though I suspect, in the wild, the female gets away from everyone to have and nurse her kittens). If those photos of all the cats in the colosseum in Italy are anything to go by, or that island off Japan, cats are NOT loners, usually. So I was hoping you'd found the magic formula ha ha. Thank you for sharing Your Life With Cats with me; and them too 🙂
@TheKittyCatnip
9 ай бұрын
what is your favorite fact about cats?
@Kayenne54
9 ай бұрын
@@TheKittyCatnip Cats have learnt to talk to humans. Out in the wild, they're generally silent. Cats do not meow to each other. Only humans.
My fancy Tuxedo is quite the chatter
I love my tuxedo cat she is very sweet
My tuxey is a boy who loves to play!!
My Tuxie is named LukaBoban He is all black with 2 white toes and a tiny white tip on his tail 💙🐈⬛
Tuxedos are so elegant that they made it to the white house
Just adopt tuxedo cat, named him Bruce, like Bruce Wayne/Batman 😂😂
I've two tuxies, one of them grey.
I love mine! His name is Donut! Lol
I have a tuxedo kitten sleeping right next to me
@TheKittyCatnip
9 ай бұрын
oww!! Sleeping with your cat is a really great way to make your bond with them stronger
my 1 year old male tuxedo cat died yesterday, a car hit him while he was outside, he looks much like the one at 6:36 and that's why i'm here. my heart is bleeding in sadness my body is heavy and my eyes ran out of tears but i still have to cry like a baby, he slept next to me the night before he died although he never slept near me since he was 6 months old, the next morning i went to search for him and i found his corpse on the pavement with his blood all over him, he was telling me goodbye but i didn't notice... i have never felt this much pain in my life and i still search for him and expect him when i come home. my entire existence lost it's meaning.
Black cats are the sweetest cat and just remember black cats in Japan means good luck
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4:00 🤣🤣
I have a tuxedo cat.
mine is just a hateful ol bag . But I still love her
@TheKittyCatnip
9 ай бұрын
is she and adult? or just a baby?
@debbiecooper1677
9 ай бұрын
no she is 4 years old and on a diet.@@TheKittyCatnip
i wanna get my own Maxwell
Can you do video on Maine coon x British short hair mix 🥰🥰🥰🥰?
@ilsanking4334
11 ай бұрын
My cat is that mix
My tucked patch I think you know why she’s called patch had kittens and she had three but a few of the cats was tuxies but one of the taxied had one white blob on him it was on his chest and shaped like a bow tie !
My favorite colors of cats are variations of orange, but tuxedos are a close second. Of course, all that doesn’t matter, since cats choose the person.
Can you do facts about calicos
Every day inviting you doing anything to ever since my mom is Range movie and gave it to everybody else can visit
I have a tuxeido cat
I’m in my mom’s friend’s house and she has a tuxedo cat named “Bella” and she’s so sweet but I accidentally made her scratch me oww
my kittens mom is calico and my kitten is tuxedo and her dad is ginger
The whisker/ muzzel thing isn't quite true. I have my female tuxedo cat sitting next to me as I'm watching this video, and she has a black muzzel with white whiskers. In fact, I just checked my male tuxedo, and he also has a black muzzel with white whiskers.
I have a cat that has that color and I Called it oeo
I love my tuxedo cat, Mr. Whiskers but he sure is temperamental lol. He has a white under belly and all 4 paws are white and his whiskers were so big and white when he was a baby thats all you could see! Hence his name lol. Do tuxedo cats tend to be more aggressive? Or is it just him? He is so spoiled so I know he's a happy cat!
@tieforest4871
5 ай бұрын
Mine is super aggressive. I cant even de-flea her because she'll maim me.
I want to hold a tuxedo cat. I just have to find one.
The cats need to inherit black and white jeans? Jeans and not a tuxedo...interesting
@pamelamorrisonn
11 ай бұрын
Black and white genes
@immaleaf4964
11 ай бұрын
@@pamelamorrisonn that's not how you spell pants at all
I have a tuxedo cat named Gabe
@TheKittyCatnip
9 ай бұрын
that's adorable!!
I have one tuxedo cet her name is Kara Ilove my cat so much she i beautiful she is my first cat
I love my foxy. However I have tried to get another cat & I've tried to get a puppy & she won't have it she beats them up so it's been her & I since 2010🥰
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that's me me maxwell is a tuxedo cat
Sophie has a little bow tie under her chin. I wouldn't trade my tuxie for anything
My nan got a tuxedo cat her name is dasiy she a really nice cat
@TheKittyCatnip
9 ай бұрын
they are adorable right?
@kianalamarche9418
9 ай бұрын
Yes they are dasiy loves cuddling and she's so gentle
My cat Named tuxie likes to hide and she is very sweet
@TheKittyCatnip
9 ай бұрын
tuxie is a really sweet name, they all are very differents as you can see
5:40 Not true. my tuxie has a black face and white whiskers.
How about the philipines
Second
Mine is a boy 7:52
and where are the surprising facts? you can say this literally about any cat...
Tuxedo cats are so dumb!
@jasminkrieger8464
9 ай бұрын
Tell that too mikesch he open doors Windows goes ona lesh like a dog
@jasminkrieger8464
9 ай бұрын
So thats not true since mine male one is Smart
@TheKittyCatnip
9 ай бұрын
why you think they are?
It's funny too because witches familiars are yellow or gold. I love my tuxedo baby.
😢My cat died and he truly left good memories❤️❤️🩹 he was only 3 years