Are tabby cats rare?

No, tabby cats are very common. The tabby pattern gene is seen often among all domestic cats. Some tabby cat breeds include Abyssinian, American Bobtail, American Curl, American Shorthair, Bengal, Domestic Shorthair, Egyptian Mau, Exotic, Maine Coon, Ocicat, Oriental, Persian, Ragdoll, Rex, and Siberian.