* Tabby is a pattern, not a color: "Tabby" refers to the striped, spotted, or swirled pattern on a cat's coat. Tabby cats can be many colors, like black, brown, orange, cream, or even silver.
* White is a dominant gene: White fur is often a dominant gene. This means that even if one parent has a recessive gene for a different color, a white gene can still be expressed in the kittens.
* Many factors influence color: The exact color combinations of the parents, their individual genes, and even random chance play a role in determining kitten colors.
Possible Outcomes:
You might get kittens that are:
* Tabby and white: A mix of tabby markings and white patches.
* Solid white: If the white gene is dominant in both parents.
* Tabby without white: Possible if the white gene is recessive and the tabby pattern is strong.
* Various combinations: Many shades of tabby mixed with varying amounts of white.
It's like a genetic lottery! You can't know for sure what colors you'll get, but the possibilities are exciting.