How To Tell Difference Between Calico, Tortie, Torbie, Tabby Cats and Kittens

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How To Tell Difference Between Calico, Tortie, Torbie, Tabby Cats and Kittens

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Cats are beautiful in all their diverse splendor. Calicos, tortoiseshells, and torbies can easily be confused by the untrained eye, as their coats come in similar colors and patterns. The nuances make these cats and kittens quite unique.

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Tortoiseshell (Tortie) - the Cat with Cattitude aka Tortitude

Ever seen a wonderful orange and black marbled colored cat? That is probably a tortoiseshell, also known as a tortie. Their name comes from the similarity of their coloring to a tortoise shell.

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