What is an Orange Tabby Cat?

Many cat lovers hold a special place in their hearts for the orange tabby. Just have a look at our popular culture, and you will find multiple examples of orange cat characters, all with a loyal human fan base. Puss in Boots from the Shrek franchise, Thomas O’Malley from Disney’s Aristocats, Crookshanks from Harry Potter,…

What is a Tuxedo Cat?

Tuxedo does not refer to a specific cat breed but to a two-color coat pattern. The nature of the color pattern makes it look like the cat is wearing a tuxedo, hence the name. For that reason, most people think of a tuxedo cat as black and white, and it might surprise you to learn…

What is a Tortoiseshell Cat?

Tortoiseshell does not refer to a specific cat breed but to a beautiful, multi-colored coat pattern with a similar structure and color scheme to that of a tortoise’s shell. It comes in many color variations but primarily consists of ginger and black with white, orange, gold, or cream touches. Many people mistake tortoiseshell cats with…

What is a Calico Cat?

Calico does not refer to a specific cat breed but to a tri-color coat pattern, consisting of white, orange, and black. Calico cats can be domestic cats of any breed. The calico pattern is typically 25% to 75% white with large orange and black patches. Sometimes, patches can be cream or grey – a pattern…