I’ve heard various cats described as brindle, both by their loving owners and by strangers on the street. And it’s a totally understandable word to use for particular patterns and colors, because they can be very similar to the brindle that we know from dog breeds. But the reality is that brindle isn’t a breed…
Have you heard rumours that all calico cats are female? Well, although it’s not quite as simple as that, there is some truth to it. As thanks to their genetics, most calico cats really are girls. But, very occasionally male kittens can be born with a genetic anomaly that makes calico coloring possible. Why Are…
Would you like to know what sets a blue point Ragdoll apart from their brothers and sisters in other colors? This complete guide has everything you need to know about what makes their coat color so special, and whether it changes their personality or their health. What Is A Blue Point Ragdoll? Blue is one…
Tortoiseshell and calico cats have a great deal in common. They both have the genes that create the distinctive tortoiseshell coat pattern with blotches of red fur mingled with black. Where calico and tortoiseshell cats differ, is that calico cats have an additional gene we call the spotting gene. And the spotting gene breaks up…
The tortoiseshell cat isn’t a breed, but includes all cats with its distinctive color combination. And it’s a heck of a cute one! The tortoiseshell coat pattern can be found in several purebred families, such as the large Maine Coon, long furred Persian and even the curly haired Cornish Rex. You can also get gorgeous…
The best calico cat names are just as sweet as these black, orange and white patterned kittens. Your calico kitten could be from any number of amazing cat breeds, but celebrating their cool color combination is always a fabulous way to show them off. Whether they are an incredible purebred calico Ragdoll cat, or a…
Tabby cat names come in a variety of awesome shapes and sizes, just like this cool coat color. Which can cause rather a lot of confusion when it comes to narrowing down your ideas into a shortlist. I had the same struggle when I named my kitten, so today I’ll be sharing the cunning technique…
The tabby cat has a grey, ginger or silver coat with dark black markings. Tabbies can be found in a huge range of cat breeds from the slinky Egyptian May to the massive Maine Coon. Their coats are striped like a tiger’s, but with a distinctive styling including heavy eyeliner and a classic M shape…
The tuxedo cat is not a breed, but instead a description of a pattern. Tuxedo cats are mostly black with a white patch on their chests that looks like a shirt peeking out from a tuxedo. They also often have white paws and a white blaze on their face. You can find these markings in…
A calico cat always has three colors in its coat, something that we call tricolor. For a cat to be truly calico, this must include white. Some are almost all white, while others only have small white patches. These differences are what makes every calico cat so unique and gorgeous. Contents No two calico cats…