Why is my cat's tail so fluffy

[u/dabest2967]

Basically the title. I've seen online that a cat's tail can get fluffy depending on the breed or if they're stimulated. His tail is always like this but doesn't look like the typical "fluffy" cat tail. He's a 8 months old rescue.

Also yes we are walking him and yes he does love it.

[u/Careless_Arrival6866]

If it’s always like that, I think he just came with the deluxe tail package 😂

[u/dabest2967 → u/Careless_Arrival6866]

Maybe? Idk I usually see cats with more sleek tails. His looks like a feather duster

[u/PrecisPelee]

a tail like a squirrel's

[u/Successful-Pirate94]

Some cats do,some don't.Be grateful.

[u/One_South]

mine’s tail puffs up when she’s surprised like that

[u/eabevella]

He has slightly fluffy cheek too. And big feet. I'd guess some semi-dormant long hair gene from a few generations ago. Super cute.

[u/mountainjuliet]

Its called ''✨️fashion ✨️

[u/Secret-Farm-3274]

He looks like a teenaged medium hair. The rest of his coat will probably get a little denser/fluffier to match as he matures, without ever getting to the fullness of a long haired cat. My cat looked similar, but a little wispier at that age. 

[u/wubbalab]

Well, it's a mix. Seems there is a bit of coon or Nordic forestcat in this one. Look at the ears. All pointy with black ends. Also those fluffed cheeks.

[u/Oh_Fun_Pepper9147]

Flufftailitis.

[u/Lunai5444]

Cats don't have races cause they're so mixed so there are random genes here, I'd argue it's lucky

[u/relaxAndSmileQwerty]

What a cute goof!

[u/Dangerous-Ratio-6682]

Perhaps his daddy was a squirrel.