I can't remember now what it was that Max was after here, but my guess would be a cicada. Those presented great fun for all the cats this summer. They never ate them, as Simba (our dog) did, but their buzzing and flitting about made the perfect cat toy. Actually, the system worked quite well. The cats caught them and played them to death, then presented them to Simba for a snack. I felt a bit bad for the cicadas, but such is the animal world.
When we were at the cat show last weekend, in talking with one of the exhibitors there, I learned that tabbies that have the bull's eye pattern on their sides, as Max does, must have two parents that carry the gene for that pattern, otherwise they'll have the usual stripe pattern.
"Bejeweled"
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He's such a handsome cat.
My cat Travis looks very much like him, "targets" and everything! Thanks for the info about tabbies
What a great action shot of Max. I can just see him chasing the cicadas around. You can learn the most interesting things when you get out and about. That Max is a handsome dude.
Yeah I have to agree about the photo of your cat. Nice color and shows a little bit of his "personality."
That is an interesting fact about the circle patters on the fur. I love how cats find amusement in many things. He's so cute in the first photo.
Whatever his parents were, Max is a beautiful cat, and those shots are great, especially the first one.
our last cat, Caleb, looked much like Max. he lived for a remarkable 18 years. they are most interesting animals keeping us humans entertained with their curious antics.
your Max is very handsome.
Well, at least Max looks good natured in your photos. My kitty, Miss P, always looks grounchy when I take her picture.
Fascinating tidbit about the bullseye pattern.
--Robin (Bumblebee)
Max is definitely a handsome guy. :) And that is the best picture of a cicada I've ever seen!
What a cool shot of Max - caught in the moment. I didn't realise this about tabby markings. Max is a gorgeous cat! Do ever participate in Weekend Cat Blogging?
Love that Max! Enjoyable site!
what a wonderful cat..ours is a gray tabby called Max or Maxi.
Picture is my blog sidebar..
cheers Gisela
That's right, your Max is a tabby blotched which is recessive to all other tabby patterns.
Poor chicadas, life is hard and then you're a doggy snack! ;-)
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