From the article: Calico, Tortoiseshell With White, or Other Cat Color Pattern?
Sometimes there is a very fine line between a "tortie and white" and "calico." I sometimes call these cats "tortiecals" or "calicotorts," but I have never seen them clearly defined on feline geneology web sites.
Here is your chance to demonstrate your knowledge by identifying these pictures of torties and calico cats.
This is not a test, but an opportunity to show off your feline color genetics knowledge.
NOTE: Questions or responses to others will not be published. Think of this as your own mini-article. If you answer for more than one cat picture, please identify the cats by name in your answer. Share Your Expertise
cat colors or breed
- tabby for sure, calico just a touch, blue eyes could be siamese, white is for good luck what a beautiful cat!
- —spiritflowers
Torties and Calicos
- My take: Torties have colors that run together and a Calico's colors are more defined - separate and definable spots
- —Guest Lynn
what color?
- I would call this cat a Brown Patch Tabby with white. A brown patch tabby is a variation of calico and tortie.
- —Guest kittypurmew
Madison
- Madison is my wonderful cat and I think she is kind of both calico and tortie. Her face is very patchy like a calico the black and orange on her back are very blended.
- —Guest Mandi
