The Countess Wore Her Finest Silk. The Pearls Were Not for Sharing.
Her black-and-white face is split by a perfect white blaze, and her amber eyes stay steady as she waits quietly for the portrait to be finished. This tuxedo countess wears a gown of shimmering green silk with puffed sleeves, golden buttons down the bodice, and a frill of cream lace at the neck. A strand of pearls rests near her chin. The silk catches the light in soft, rippling folds, while the dark backdrop keeps all the attention on that elegant little face.
Tuxedo is a coat pattern, not a breed, so tuxedo cats can be any size and any temperament. Plenty of owners say that theirs are chatty, playful, and strongly attached to their people, though every cat is an individual. What helps nearly all cats feel confident is a home with vertical space, such as shelves or cat trees, along with scratching posts and a quiet place to retreat. Short play sessions each day keep a cat's hunting instincts happy. Because tuxedo coats are mostly black, you may notice more visible fur on light furniture, so a quick brush helps.
The countess seems perfectly at ease in all her finery, with the calm of a cat who has never once doubted that she belongs in a palace. The sofa at home is probably just as grand in her eyes.
