Black fur with grayish-cottony undercoat on belly and "bloomers". Very fluffy tail: approx. twice the thickness of a regular cats tail-fur. Also hair around neck or "ruff" is much longer and puffier than a regular cat...Lighter/ whitish spot on front chest area and on on belly. Longer guard hairs extend slightly beyond ears laterally. Usually vocal. Sometimes has a drop of saliva on outer lip. When cat us held f facing you, Danny will put his arms around your neck and kind of hold on/"hug" you.