Sometimes called “torbies,” patched tabbies are rare among male cats. This tabby color gets its name from the orange and black “patches” in the coat, along with one of the four tabby patterns.

Tortoiseshell cats have a random mix of orange and black but do not exhibit tabby striping. Calico cats usually feature large ...

The coat of the traditional tabby, or ‘bullseye’ or ... unpigmented patches. Calico cats represent an enchanting mixture of orange, black, and white. Calicos appear as females due to the ...