Garfield is an orange tabby cat of an unspecified breed. According to his creator, Jim Davis, Garfield is not based on any single breed or cat but is rather a composite inspired by many cats Davis knew. Garfield's defining feature is his orange tabby coat, which is a color pattern rather than a breed. There are several popular theories about breeds Garfield might resemble, including Persian, British Shorthair, and Maine Coon. The Persian theory is strong because of Garfield's round face and lazy, food-loving personality. The British Shorthair theory comes from Garfield's short fur and round eyes, while the Maine Coon theory is due to his large size, although Garfield's short muzzle does not match the typical Maine Coon. Ultimately, Garfield is best described as an orange tabby domestic cat with no specific breed officially assigned to him by his creator.