Tortoiseshell cats are named for their mottled color pattern resembling a turtle shell. Most are female, similar to calicos, making male tortoiseshells rare and special. Your tortie cat deserves a ...

The timeless tortoiseshell pattern first rose to popularity centuries ago, during ancient Greek and Roman times. But the animal print has proven its permanence and is now making a comeback thousands ...

Tortoiseshell is a common color pattern for glasses, jewelry, and cats. But like all great things, it's made its way to the beauty world. First, there was tortoiseshell hair, a subtle brunette color ...

Recently, a unique kitten came through the doors of Marin Humane. In fact, little Luigi is 1 in 3,000. Those are the chances of a tortoiseshell feline being a male. This unusual coloring, known for ...

The tortoiseshell look is hotter than ever, thanks to the pattern’s effortless way of flattering a variety of styles. And while tortoiseshell is a classic that’s been around forever, the look is more ...

Did you know that tortoiseshell cats (called “torties”) are almost exclusively female? Some other little-known tortie facts: They often have hot-tempered personalities (called “tortitude”), and are ...