A Tuxedo Princess Wore Three Strands of Pearls and a Tiny Gold Crown
The princess has the whitest bib and the roundest cheeks in the palace. A black and white tuxedo cat gazes out with golden eyes, her dark face split by a neat white blaze and pink nose. A small gold crown tipped with pearls sits between her pointed ears, and a lace collar and long strands of pearls hang across her white chest. Her blue velvet gown is stitched with gold lilies and bordered with small pearls. A candle glows at the edge of the canvas, warming the dark background.
Tuxedo cats are not a breed, just a coat pattern, and you can find it on many kinds of cats. People often say tuxedos are outgoing and clever, but every cat is different. What matters is care: measured meals, fresh water, a clean litter box, safe climbing spots, and daily play with a wand toy. Keep up with vet visits and vaccines, and consider an indoor life for safety. A tuxedo cat can also be a wonderful pick from a local shelter.
The painter lingered over every pearl, but the real jewels are the golden eyes. She looks calm and a little proud, as though she is thinking about her next royal duty. Most likely, that duty is a long nap in a patch of afternoon sun while the court waits politely.
