What Color Would You Call My Kitty?

[heathernichelle]

People always say ‘You’re cat is so pretty! What color is she?’ I typically reply ‘Ummmm, yellow?’

I keep forgetting to ask the vet what they have her listed as...so I thought I would just ask you all. Thanks for the help! I am sure you can provide a much better answer than what I generally give.

 

[Lari]

I think she's a tortoiseshell, but the experts can verify (or tell me I'm wrong).

 

[abyeb]

Yep! She’s a tortie! What a beautiful cat!

 

[Willowy]

Pretty! Most torties have more black than red, so that's unusual. But definitely a tortie.

 

[StefanZ]

Agree black and red tortie. Her being longhaired makes it more difficult to see exact pattern and color. I even suspect she has some tabby stripes thrown in for good measure. Does she has the M on forehead? If so she will be called for torbie.
Many torties torbies are green eyed. Is she?

 

[heathernichelle]

Wow! Thank you all!

She does have an ‘M’ on her forehead and light green eyes!

 

[StefanZ]

Splendid! The face could sit on a Maine Coon. Is she biggish?

 

[heathernichelle]

Ish, yes! She is 11.4 lbs and my vet says that she wears that weight well - as in she shows no signs of being overweight.