what breed are tuxedo cats

Tuxedo cats are not a specific breed of cat, but rather a coloration pattern that can occur in many different cat breeds. The tuxedo pattern is named after the attire human men wear for formal occasions, and it is characterized by a prominent bicolor pattern of stark black-and-white that is reminiscent of formal wear for men. Tuxedo cats typically display a solid black coat with white patches on their chest, belly, paws, and sometimes the chin. Although the tuxedo pattern is not allowed in some breed standards, it is noted in the Cat Fanciers Association (CFA) standards for several cats, including the American curl, American shorthair, British shorthair, Cornish Rex, Exotic shorthair, Maine Coon, Manx, and Turkish Van. Mixed breed tuxedo cats are fairly common and may be found in adoption shelters, but the pure breeds that bear the black-and-white pattern must be sourced from breeders.