Torbie (Tortoiseshell Tabby) Cat
In cat fancy, torbie or tortie-tabby is a term used to denote cats with a tortoiseshell coat, having a patched tabby pattern. The torbie cats are rare, and they usually have tabby stripes, lines, or dots, along with black and brown/red tortoiseshell markings.
Torbie Cat Colors
A tortoise tabby cat may have a “split face” appearance with orange/brown on one side and black on another side of the face, divided by a line running down along the bridge of the nose. Some of the common torbie patterns include brown classic torbie, silver classic torbie, and brown mackerel torbie.
List of Cat Breeds That can have Torbie Coat
- Snowshoe Cat
- Siberian Cat
- Maine Coon Cat
- Bengal Cat
- Persian Cat