The most famous tuxedo cat is one of Looney Tunes – his majesty, Sylvester the Cat. Tuxedo cats have a very specific color pattern on their coats, hence the name. It’s bicolor, and it doesn’t have to be a combination of only black and white, but black-and-white is the one that most resembles the formal attire of men.

The body is black, and the cat’s chest and paws are usually white. If your cat exhibits the same pattern in orange and white, or in gray and white, feel free to call it a tuxedo cat, too.

How much do you really know about this beautiful breed? For example, did you know that tuxedo cats are not exactly a breed, but bicolor cats that look like that thanks to a change of chromosomes? Keep reading to find out more about these lovely creatures.

1. They are also called piebald – and one tuxedo cat named Tuxedo Stan even ran for mayor in Halifax, Canada!

Since they are wearing formal clothes all the time, those whiskers might as well get involved with politics. Tuxedo Stan became an internet sensation when he ran for office in 2012.

Stan’s political party described him as a true extrovert, and “ real smooth operator with keen political instincts.” Unfortunately, Tuxedo Stan died of kidney cancer in 2013.

2. Tuxedo Stan is not the only famous tuxedo cat.

That’s right. We have a lot more famous cats to mention. We have already told you about Sylvester the Cat, but did you know that William Shakespeare, Sir Isaac Newton, and Beethoven all loved this type of cat too?

Even President Clinton had a tuxedo cat in a White House. Impressive, right? We know you were aware of how beautiful tuxedo cats are, but did you know that they’re so popular?

3. Tuxies are bicolor because of their genes.

The white part on their bodies is considered to be a result of a genetic mutation, where recessive genes resulted in the lack of coloring or white.

Who would have thought that kittens could have their version of “the fault in the stars” story?

4. Little adorable Sylvesters have a bunch of different personalities, just like any other cats.

Being rather intelligent, vocal, affectionate, and playful, tuxedo cats are ideal pets. Their coat requires no special treatment, and you can take care of them as you would take care of any other type of cat.

Most owners describe these fellows as “clever, little troublemakers”. They tend to be the boss of the house. Be aware that some of the most common health problems among tuxedo cats are: cancer, diabetes, feline immunodeficiency virus, and feline leukemia virus. However, these illnesses can apply to any other cat as well.

5. The pattern they are famous for is not breed-specific.

There aren’t recognized breeds that try to produce tuxedo patterns. It appears in many different breeds: the Cornish Rex, British and American Shorthairs, Persians, Maine Coons, and Norwegian Forest Cats.

The pattern can vary, and you can sometimes see white little patches on the cats’ faces, too. It’s all part of the tuxedo charm.

If you own a cat that’s always looking sharp, you might also want to know that tuxedo cats are the only cats admitted into the Metropolitan Opera. They have been the themes of numerous awesome musicals.

Aren’t you feeling proud of your bicolored four-legged best friend? We know you felt proud of them before, but now you know that they are the quiet little celebrities.

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Source: TheSprucePets; CatSter; NationalPost; ThePurringtonPost; Wikipedia; Catological