#DILUTE TICKED TABBY FREE#
Studies from the University of California, Davis, confirm what Tortie owners have known along: with a flashy coat, comes an extra fiery spirit.ĭifficult to distinguish from their Tortoiseshell/Tabby (Torbie) cousins, the Tortie cat does have at least one notable difference - the black part of their coats will be free of stripes. Seriously, this goes way beyond the typically observed “cattitude” that is frequently attributed to most house cats. This XXY combination is known as Klinefelter Syndrome in humans and unfortunately, this particular gene variation causes the male Tortie to be sterile.Īlso unique to Tortoiseshell cats is their sassy personality. So in order for a Tortie to be male, he must have a genetic mutation that causes him to express two X chromosomes, in addition to the Y chromosome that makes him male. Males only have one X chromosome and one Y chromosome, while females carry two X chromosomes.
While male Torties do exist, they are incredibly rare- only about 1 in 3000 male cats have the Tortoiseshell pattern! This is because in order to express the gorgeous Tortie coat pattern, a cat must have a mutation in two X chromosomes. It turns out that the genes that determine coat color are also responsible for determining sex. Most often, Torties are black and red or orange, and oddly, they are almost exclusively female. Several pure breeds, such as Maine Coons and Persians may exhibit the Tortoiseshell pattern. Instead, the “Tortie” term actually refers to the coat pattern that results from a certain genetic combination. Like the Tabby cat, the Tortie cat is not actually a breed. Tortoiseshell Cats are so-named for their tri-colored coats that resemble the colorful shell of a tortoise. If you want to see more tabby, torbie, and tortoise shell cats, stories of pets, or share your pet's story check out our free Facebook group. Now, you will be able to tell the difference like a real pro! But do not worry! We have put together a comprehensive guide for all cat lovers.
In fact, differentiating between the various Tabby cats and other similar looking cats can be quite difficult for the untrained eye.
#DILUTE TICKED TABBY HOW TO#
In today’s article, we will focus in on how to tell the difference between Tabby cats, Calico cats, and even the rare Torties and Torbies.įor example, did you know that “Tabby” actually refers to a specific coat pattern rather than a specific breed of cat? And surprisingly, not all Tabby cats even have stripes! Color us shocked! And even a wide range of colors! From the exotic looking spots of a beautiful Bengal cat, to the striking stripes of a Tabby cat, each one is certainly gorgeous and unique. If you can't see the image I linked to, go to the article and the image is right above the section titled "Freckled Cats".One of the greatest things about cats is that much like their feline loving owners, they come in all imaginable shapes and sizes. The is some interesting info on tabbies there, too. I found a picture showing what the spotted "modifier" will result in when combined with the genes for classic tabby: If he didn't have the swirl I would probably say it was broken mackerel pattern, but with the "bullseye" type swirls, it makes me think maybe he's a spotted tabby with classic tabby patterning of the spots. I would say maybe he is a spotted tabby but with the spots being made from a classic pattern rather than a mackerel pattern (hope that made sense.) As in, instead of spots in vertical rows, the spots are swirled like a classic tabby. The red tabby does look like he maybe has a swirl pattern going on. There were several torbies (aka patched tabbies) in that litter, including some ticked and some mackerel. I just saw this post, the patched tabby reminds me of my previous rescued torbie kittens:
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