A black tortoiseshell cat has patches of black and orange fur in their coat. But, they are not a specific breed – many cat breeds can have this tortoiseshell coloring. The black patches are caused by densely concentrated eumelanin pigment in the strands of hair. Black tortie cats are almost always female, and their temperament…
Why are orange tabby cats so affectionate? Orange tabbies have a reputation for being the friendliest cats. But, is there a proven link between orange tabbies’ coat color and their temperament? Many people are interested to find out if choosing an orange tabby cat is a sure fire way to secure a devoted new pal….
The brown mackerel tabby is just one color that this beautiful coat pattern comes in. Similarly, mackerel is just one type of tabby pattern. Brown mackerel tabbies have black patterns over a warm, brown or bronze base color. The mackerel pattern has narrow stripes that look similar to the bones of a fish – hence…