You are viewing a single comment's thread from:RE: BEAR - AN AMERICAN SHORTHAIRView the full contextView the direct parentmanorvillemike (65)in #dailypetphotography • 7 years ago No. The swirls are unique to the American Shorthair. Mackerel tabbies like Moe's brothers Larry and Curly , (same mother different fathers most likely) have the stripes running up and down. moe, larry & curly