What are Tortoiseshell Cats?
Tortoiseshell cats are cats with coats in which red, black, and cinnamon colorations are all present. They are sometimes referred to as “tri-colors,” referencing the three colors which appear in their coats. When a tortoiseshell also has a great deal of white coloring, it is better known as a “tortoiseshell and white” or “calico” cat. The tortoiseshell coloration can appear in a wide variety of cat breeds, and in an assortment of hair lengths, from short to long.
