The average indoor-only tabby cat will live 10-20 years, while even letting your tabby cat outdoors to roam occasionally can dramatically cut her life expectancy down to just 2-5 years.

Where are tabby cats found?

Tabby, type of dark-striped coat colouring found in both wild and domestic cats. One of the most common coat colours, the tabby pattern dates back to domestic cats in ancient Egypt. It is a recognized colour variety in purebred cats and is frequently seen in cats of mixed ancestry.

What is a tabby cats habitat?

They are found in areas where humans live, but usually rural areas where the main form of agriculture is grazing livestock. Domestic cats occur in many habitat types because of their association with humans. They do best in areas where winters are not severely cold.