The British Shorthair is an incredibly popular cat in England and where they're most commonly blue, but the breed can produce black and white cats too! Originally bred to keep rodents at bay in homes and on farms, Shorthair breeds have a thick, dense coat that was designed to keep them warm when living outside.

Van: Splashes of black colouring between the ears with a black tail.īlack and white cat breeds 1.

Cap and saddle: coloured head with a saddle patch on the cat's back, these felines might also have a black tail.

Harlequin: similar to the magpie with random black spotting, but with a black tail as well.

Magpie: white cats with random black spotting.

Bicoloured: half black and half white colouring.

Tuxedo: black body with white feet, chest, stomach and nose which makes the cat appear like they're wearing a tuxedo.

Mitted: black all over with only white feet which look like mittens.

Locket: mostly black with just a small bit of white, usually located on the stomach or neck.

The colour patterns on black and white cat breeds are actually known by different names, the most common pattern variations are as follows: It's no secret that cats with this colour combination are loved around the world, but did you know that there's actually no such thing as a purely black and white cat breed? Currently, there are no cat breeds that are exclusively black and white - instead it's just a colour variation that's available in some breeds. Some people even believe that they're more vocal and friendly than cats of other colours! These monochrome kitties seem to have a personality all of their own and are well known for being mischievous. Black and white cats are incredibly popular throughout the UK, but are there any specific breeds that come in this wonderful hue? Keep reading to find out more.īlack and white cats have adorned our TV screens and book pages for years, from the Looney Toons Sylvester, Pinocchio's Figaro to our very own Felix.

Black and white kitten