"Tortitude"-the unique personality of tortoiseshell cats

Tortoiseshell Cat

Turtle cats are named for their distinctive colour-a combination of patches of black, Brown, amber, red, cinnamon and chocolate.  The size of the patches varies from a spotted pattern very well to large areas of color.  The term "turtle" is used for cats with brindled coats that have few or no white markings.  Cats of this coloration with the largest areas of white fur are called Siamese. Sometimes these colors present in lighter versions such as lilac or cream.  Torties with this lighter staining is called dilute torties.  Occasionally, the typical colours tortoise are also seen in a standard (striped) tabby, and these cats are sometimes called ' torbies ".
Turtle cats are almost exclusively female.  Tortoiseshell and Calico coats are the result of the interaction between genetic factors and development.  The occasional male turtle cat and very rare is the result of a genetic mutation.
In addition to its distinctive colouration, torties also have a reputation for unique personalities, sometimes called "tortitude".  They tend to be a little heated temperamanto, willpower, and they can be very possessive of her man.  Other words used to describe torties are fiercely independent, resolute and unpredictable.  They are usually very talkative and make their presence and needs known with anything from a ping to a Meow to a strong purr.  These characteristics are the strongest turtle in cats than in Siamese-it seems that these traits are diluted somewhat with the addition of more white to the color scheme.
You have a tortie or Calico in your life?  She has "tortitude"?



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