A Silver Ticked Tabby does not have obvious markings on the body, but has distinct tabby striping on the head, neck, legs and tail. The hair shafts on the body should be ticked with various shades of the marking color. When viewed from above, the body is free from obvious spots, stripes or blotches, except for darker shading on the back. The lighter underside may show tabby markings.  Cat must have at least one distinct necklace.