She's smooth like siamese, and very tiny compared to my other cat, Butch. He's black, but has 'tabby stripes' that are visable only in sunlight. I've never seen that before! (I will probably find out it's quite common) These two cats are polar oppposites in personality. I hope they compliment each other. She cries for Butch some times at night and I'm glad to see she's taking some comfort from his company. He's a gentle soul. I have ten birds and he's never tried to hurt them. He actually 'plays' with my crow! I have a little trepidation when it comes to the siamese and my birds but I think I can teach her that they are not prey. Hope wecan talk again! nasale