Calico Genetics
Calico cats are perhaps the most striking color of feline. Acclaimed author, Wendy Christensen, explains the genetics behind their beauty.
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Colors Of Persians & Exotics: The Particolors
The smallest division of Persians & Exotics is an all girls club. This article showcases photos & description of the four basic colors that make up the 'Parti' Girls.
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Development Of Color In A Tortoiseshell Kitten
This photo essay follows the development of a tortoiseshell kitten from an almost black newborn to a 'hot' tortie adult.
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Excerpts from the 1958 CFA Yearbook, Part 5
Take a nostalgic look back at CFA in 1958… This fifth article in the series discusses Tortoiseshell Persians.
Grand Household Pet, Blaise
A longhaired tortoiseshell spay named Blaise is the first cat to earn the new CFA title of Grand Household Pet (GH). Blaise is owned and loved by Sue Robbins and Warren Cummings. Blaise’s story began in the woods…
Hot Tortoiseshell Cats
Do you know what is meant by the term “hot” Tortie. Or how about a “reverse” Calico? Learn the meanings of these color descriptions and enjoy a series of photos of cats illustrating the unusual color patterns.
IW, SGC Dark Angel De Longua Aqua
TICA’s Cat of the Year 2015 is IW SGC Dark Angel De Longua Aqua/LO. This stunning black tortie Persian from France was bred by Joel and Catherine Renaudin of Longua Aqua and is owned by Nathalie Decuzzi of Maneki Love cattery. Not only did Nathalie pilot Dark Angel to the top spot in TICA, she also campaigned IW SGCA Altesse du Nid Douillet, a nine-year-old Blue Tortie & White Persian Spay to TICA’s 17the Best Alter of the Year. This is their story.
Reverse Calicos
Do you know what is meant by the term "reverse" calico? Learn the meanings of this color description and enjoy a series of photos of cats illustrating the unusual color pattern.
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