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By Franny Syufy, About.com Guide to Cats since 1997

Facts About Tuxedo Cats

Tuesday May 13, 2008
Did you know that tuxedo cats are 200% smarter than other cats? That the first cat in the new world was a Tuxedo cat named Asgerd aboard a Viking ship, or that the largest inheritance given a cat was to a tuxedo? Learn more amazing bits of fact and/or fiction about tuxedo cats, as researched and verified by Dr. Magrathea Wallace.

I was amazed and mystified to read some of these facts, although friends owned by tuxedos may agree with many of them. Thanks to Dr. Wallace and her personal assistant, Randy Wallace, for taking the time to assemble and submit these facts.

The truth will become clear, as you read further. One fact, which is indisputable, is that tuxedo cats are stunning, with their white bibs and spats against their sleek black coats and tails. The combination, of course, is how the term "tuxedo" was first coined.

You may submit photos of your own tuxedo cat or any black and white cat by observing the Photo Submittal Guidelines. Pictured here is Maggie, one of the tuxies in the new 2008 Tuxedo Cats Picture Gallery.
Photo Credit: © Randy Wallace

Comments

May 13, 2008 at 7:39 am
(1) E says:

BWAAHAHAHAHAHAHA

May 13, 2008 at 8:11 am
(2) Alexandria says:

Are plastic water and food bowls safe if they contain BPA? Human water bottles made by Nalgen have been taken off shelves because they pose serious health problems in lab animals.

May 13, 2008 at 4:33 pm
(3) Sue says:

Drive cars? I thought Toonces was a tabby …

May 13, 2008 at 5:53 pm
(4) Angelle says:

So if Chuck Norris and a Tuxedo Cat got in a fight, who would win?

May 13, 2008 at 8:27 pm
(5) Jane says:

I nominate Dr. Magrathea Wallace for a Nobel Prize. This is excellent research, and I agree with every word!

May 13, 2008 at 10:09 pm
(6) Randy says:

Maggie asked me to thank you all for the kind comments. And in reply,

Toonces was a TC in tabby makeup.

Chuck Norris wouldn’t stand a chance.

RW

May 14, 2008 at 8:21 am
(7) Mr T. says:

I think Chuck Norris would do OK. I think Mr. T and a Tuxedo would be a killer fight. :-)

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