Ribbontail Tabby

The ribbontail tabby is a breed of domestic cat that originated from 4,000 B.C. in Egypt, but wasn't given a proper common name until 1969 when it was finally named by cat breeders. The ribbontail tabby is named for a black ribbon-like pattern on its tail, and this breed is bright yellow-orange in color with a light brown back and having elongated black ears. Like most house cat breeds, they can be shy and lazy at times, although they are usually compassionate to their owners. Ribbontail tabbies are among the most popular primitive domestic cat breeds, being found almost everywhere in Europe alone.