The Young Prince Waited for His Portrait in Blue Velvet. The Cat Was Ready.
The young prince has been waiting patiently for his portrait, and his patience is wearing a little thin. A silver domestic shorthair tabby faces the viewer with pale green eyes and bold dark stripes across his round cheeks. A delicate lace ruff sits at his neck, and a blue velvet coat, stitched with gold leaves, is crossed by a lighter blue sash that shimmers softly. Two candles burn behind his shoulder, and the whole painting seems to hum with a quiet, warm light. His ears are tilted slightly forward, listening.
The classic tabby pattern is one of the most common coat patterns in cats, and it shows up in many breeds and mixed-breed cats alike. Domestic shorthairs are often healthy, adaptable, and easygoing, which is part of why so many homes love them. Whatever a cat's pedigree, the basics stay the same: fresh water, a balanced diet, a clean litter box, safe places to climb, and regular visits to the vet. Daily play with a feather wand helps a cat burn energy and stay trim.
Princes in old paintings often look very stern, and this one has the face for it. But those whiskers give him away, because they are wide and soft and look made for gentle things. He is a prince who is clearly ready to inherit the kingdom and also its warmest sunny spot.
