Sorry, can't verify that with a source. I pick up a lot of information, but can never remember from where. I'll see if I can find it though.

K, because I've only seem them being described as "jaguar-men." And if I remember from the TES book, there is no mention of their fur pattern, only that they're big kitties.

It amazes me how many people think this. Its blatantly obvious that they aren't based on a domestic style cats but are based on tigers & lions etc. I don't think a dogs are really on the same level to a tiger or a lion. Even wild dogs and family such as wolves, dingo, foxes or hyenas can't compare. Imagine keeping a tiger as a pet.

Its whether you are a tiger or lion lover. Thats what a Khajiits is based on. Not a domestic cat, lol

They are cats. I like cats, domestic cats and wild cats. They all share features. Dog breeds look more different from each other than any cats do, wild or domestic.

Jobasha:
Ah, you are wiser than most, for the only Khajiit most men notice are the Ohmes-raht and Suthay-raht.

Khajiit are bound to the Lunar Lattice, the ja'Kha'jay. The phases of Masser and Secunda at birth determine the form a Khajiit takes in life. Khajiti newborns look very similar to one another, with their form becoming clear over several weeks. We are smaller than you humans when we are born, but we grow faster.

When Masser is new and Secunda is full, the Ohmes is born. They are like the Bosmer, but sometimes shorter. Many Ohmes tattoo their faces to show they are Khajiit.

When Masser is new and Secunda is waxing, the Ohmes-raht is born. They have light fur and a tail, but they walk on their heels like men, and can be mistaken for men at a distance.

When Masser and Secunda are new, the Suthay is born. They look similar to Jobasha, but smaller.

When Masser is new and Secunda is waning, the Suthay-raht is born. Jobasha is a Suthay-raht, as are nearly all Khajiit in Morrowind. Other races call the Suthay-raht "Ja'Khajiit," but Jobasha knows not why. "Ja'Khajiit" is one of our words for Mehrunes Dagon.

When Masser is waxing and Secunda is full, the Cathay is born. They are larger than Jobasha, and stronger.

When Masser and Secunda are waxing, the Cathay-raht is born. They are even larger and stronger than the Cathay.

When Masser is waxing and Secunda is new, the Tojay is born.

When Masser is waxing and Secunda is waning, the Tojay-raht is born.

When Masser is waning and Secunda is full, the Alfiq is born. The Alfiq is like what you would call a "housecat." Jobasha does not advise calling an Alfiq a "housecat," for while they are not made to speak your language, they do understand it.

When Masser is waning and Secunda is waxing, the Alfiq-raht is born.

When Masser is waning and Secunda is new, the Dagi is born.

When Masser and Secunda are waning, the Dagi-raht is born.

When Masser and Secunda are full, the Senche is born. The Senche is very large, but similar to the Pahmar-raht. They stand as tall as an Altmer, and can weigh as much as twenty Altmer. Other Khajiit ride them.

When Masser is full and Secunda is waxing, the Senche-raht is born. The Senche-raht is much larger and slower than the Senche. Their legs are straighter and their body is not as long. They stand as tall as two Altmer and can weigh more than fifty Altmer. These are also ridden, especially in battle. Imperials call them "Battlecats," but again, Jobasha does not suggest calling a Senche-raht a "Battlecat."

When Masser is full and Secunda is new, the Pahmar is born. They are like what you would call a "tiger."

When Masser is full and Secunda is waning, the Pahmar-raht is born. They are like the Pahmar, but larger and more dangerous.

Eh, not to be an ass, but there's no source backing it up, only what some person wrote. That is part of why one shouldn't use UESP for lore related things, as it has caused a lot of confusion and headaches in the past.

Well I re-edited my response, as I was initially wrong. Since it is a bunch of devs, I'd say it's legit till in-game information pops up. But, then again, the different forms of the khajiit were definitely shown and somewhat explained in the TES book, which is canon.

Nah, the wording is correct. Similar =/= exactly. All we know is that they're bigger and stronger than Suthay-Rahts.

I think the Cathay are supposed to be more like tiger people; I think in the screen shot he is really a beefy Suthay.