What is a polecat?
A polecat is not a cat, or a pole. It is a nocturnal European weasel.
“Abyssinians have a "ticked" coat, which means each individual hair has several bands of color. That gives the coat a warm, glowing shimmer instead of stripes or spots.”
Reference: Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA)
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How did the Abyssinian get its name?
The Abyssinian is named after Abyssinia, modern-day Ethiopia, because a cat named Zula was reportedly brought from there to England in 1868 after a British military campaign.
What colors do Labrador Retrievers come in?
The AKC recognizes only three Labrador Retriever colors: black, yellow, and chocolate. "Fox red" Labs are technically a dark shade of yellow, and "silver" Labs aren't accepted under the breed standard.