{"id":165758,"date":"2022-07-14T12:28:54","date_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/"},"modified":"2022-07-14T12:28:54","modified_gmt":"2022-07-14T12:28:54","slug":"are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/","title":{"rendered":"Are dilute tortie cats rare?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy counter-decimal ez-toc-grey\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"display: none;\"><i class=\"ez-toc-glyphicon ez-toc-icon-toggle\"><\/i><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Are_dilute_tortie_cats_rare\" title=\"Are dilute tortie cats rare?\">Are dilute tortie cats rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#How_much_is_a_dilute_tortie_cat_worth\" title=\"How much is a dilute tortie cat worth?\">How much is a dilute tortie cat worth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#What_breed_is_a_dilute_tortie\" title=\"What breed is a dilute tortie?\">What breed is a dilute tortie?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#How_rare_is_a_tortoiseshell_cat\" title=\"How rare is a tortoiseshell cat?\">How rare is a tortoiseshell cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Are_tortie_cats_rare\" title=\"Are tortie cats rare?\">Are tortie cats rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#How_long_do_dilute_tortie_cats_live\" title=\"How long do dilute tortie cats live?\">How long do dilute tortie cats live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#What_breed_is_a_dilute_tortoiseshell_cat\" title=\"What breed is a dilute tortoiseshell cat?\">What breed is a dilute tortoiseshell cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Is_a_dilute_tortoiseshell_cat_rare\" title=\"Is a dilute tortoiseshell cat rare?\">Is a dilute tortoiseshell cat rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Are_diluted_cats_rare\" title=\"Are diluted cats rare?\">Are diluted cats rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#What_breed_are_dilute_tortie_cats\" title=\"What breed are dilute tortie cats?\">What breed are dilute tortie cats?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Is_a_dilute_tortie_cat_rare\" title=\"Is a dilute tortie cat rare?\">Is a dilute tortie cat rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#What_breed_is_my_tortoiseshell_cat\" title=\"What breed is my tortoiseshell cat?\">What breed is my tortoiseshell cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#What_percentage_of_cats_are_tortoiseshell\" title=\"What percentage of cats are tortoiseshell?\">What percentage of cats are tortoiseshell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Are_tortoiseshell_cats_rare_female\" title=\"Are tortoiseshell cats rare female?\">Are tortoiseshell cats rare female?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Why_are_tortoiseshell_cats_special\" title=\"Why are tortoiseshell cats special?\">Why are tortoiseshell cats special?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#What_is_the_rarest_type_of_cat\" title=\"What is the rarest type of cat?\">What is the rarest type of cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Are_tortoiseshell_cats_special\" title=\"Are tortoiseshell cats special?\">Are tortoiseshell cats special?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#How_much_is_a_tortoiseshell_cat_worth\" title=\"How much is a tortoiseshell cat worth?\">How much is a tortoiseshell cat worth?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Are_female_tortie_cats_rare\" title=\"Are female tortie cats rare?\">Are female tortie cats rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#How_rare_is_a_tortoiseshell_tabby_cat\" title=\"How rare is a tortoiseshell tabby cat?\">How rare is a tortoiseshell tabby cat?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Do_tortoiseshell_cats_have_health_problems\" title=\"Do tortoiseshell cats have health problems?\">Do tortoiseshell cats have health problems?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#How_long_can_a_tortie_cat_live\" title=\"How long can a tortie cat live?\">How long can a tortie cat live?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Are_tortoiseshell_dilute_cats_rare\" title=\"Are tortoiseshell dilute cats rare?\">Are tortoiseshell dilute cats rare?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#What_cat_breeds_can_be_tortoiseshell\" title=\"What cat breeds can be tortoiseshell?\">What cat breeds can be tortoiseshell?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/are-dilute-tortie-cats-rare\/#Whats_a_dilute_tortie_cat\" title=\"What&#8217;s a dilute tortie cat?\">What&#8217;s a dilute tortie cat?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_dilute_tortie_cats_rare\"><\/span>Are dilute tortie cats rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With all of this talk about sex-linked pigmentation and recessive genes, you&#8217;re probably wondering if dilute tortoise cats are rare. The answer is <b>yesand also no. On the one hand, from a statistical perspective the odds are still against dilute torties. To have a tortoiseshell pattern, cats need two X chromosomes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_dilute_tortie_cat_worth\"><\/span>How much is a dilute tortie cat worth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of their unique coat and overall rarity, tortoiseshell cats can be a bit pricey. Unless you get lucky and find one at the animal shelter, a tortie will cost you approximately <b>$1000 to $2000<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_a_dilute_tortie\"><\/span>What breed is a dilute tortie?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>A dilute tortie, or dilute tortoiseshell, is <b>a cat that comes with the popular double-colored diluted coat pattern. It is important to emphasize that dilute tortie does not refer to a breed of cat.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_rare_is_a_tortoiseshell_cat\"><\/span>How rare is a tortoiseshell cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about one in 3,000<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tortie_cats_rare\"><\/span>Are tortie cats rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Torties aren&#8217;t a specific breed; they are a mixed-breed, American shorthair. How rare is a tortoiseshell cat? <b>Tortoiseshell cats are not rare, and you can find them through shelters, fosters, and rescue groups. What is rare is a male tortoiseshell, about one in 3,000!<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_do_dilute_tortie_cats_live\"><\/span>How long do dilute tortie cats live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How long do tortoiseshell cats live? The lifespan of indoor Tortoiseshell Cats is <b>10-15 years.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_a_dilute_tortoiseshell_cat\"><\/span>What breed is a dilute tortoiseshell cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many Breeds Can Have Dilute Tortie Coats A variety of cat breeds can have this beautiful coat. For example, the <b>American Shorthair, Cornish Rex, and Maine Coons are some of the most popular cats that have dilute tortie coats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_dilute_tortoiseshell_cat_rare\"><\/span>Is a dilute tortoiseshell cat rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dilute tortie cats have a <b>relatively rare coat pattern that stands out in a crowd, thanks to their unique genetics. While we can&#8217;t say for sure if these cats really have tortitude, we do know that tortie owners are proud of their cats&#8217; colors, and are usually willing to put up with any cattitude that may appear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_diluted_cats_rare\"><\/span>Are diluted cats rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The dilute calico feline is a cat whose gorgeous coat features a mix of three different colors. This cat pattern is <b>quite rare and it usually happens to only one in a thousand felines.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_are_dilute_tortie_cats\"><\/span>What breed are dilute tortie cats?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many Breeds Can Have Dilute Tortie Coats A variety of cat breeds can have this beautiful coat. For example, the <b>American Shorthair, Cornish Rex, and Maine Coons are some of the most popular cats that have dilute tortie coats.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_a_dilute_tortie_cat_rare\"><\/span>Is a dilute tortie cat rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dilute tortie cats have a <b>relatively rare coat pattern that stands out in a crowd, thanks to their unique genetics. While we can&#8217;t say for sure if these cats really have tortitude, we do know that tortie owners are proud of their cats&#8217; colors, and are usually willing to put up with any cattitude that may appear.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_breed_is_my_tortoiseshell_cat\"><\/span>What breed is my tortoiseshell cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of their unique coat and overall rarity, tortoiseshell cats can be a bit pricey. Unless you get lucky and find one at the animal shelter, a tortie will cost you approximately <b>$1000 to $2000<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_percentage_of_cats_are_tortoiseshell\"><\/span>What percentage of cats are tortoiseshell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It is rare though, and this genetic combination only occurs in <b>about one in 3000 cats. In this genotype, the males are usually sterile. So, while male tortoiseshell cats do exist, they are extremely uncommon. Female cats have two X chromosomes, so the likelihood of a tortie cat in a feminine feline is higher.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tortoiseshell_cats_rare_female\"><\/span>Are tortoiseshell cats rare female?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Tortoiseshell cats are usually female.<\/b> About 1 in 3,000 tortoiseshell cats are male, making them quite uncommon. This is because two X chromosomes are needed to produce the trademark tortoiseshell coloring of black, orange, and yellow\/gold, while male cats only have one X and one Y chromosome.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_are_tortoiseshell_cats_special\"><\/span>Why are tortoiseshell cats special?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tortoiseshell cats are <b>sometimes credited with having a strong-willed and hot-tempered personality. Cat aficionados believe these feisty personality traits are linked to the unique pattern of the cat&#8217;s fur coat. Folklore also attributes the torties with bringing their owners luck.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_rarest_type_of_cat\"><\/span>What is the rarest type of cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Sokoke cat<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tortoiseshell_cats_special\"><\/span>Are tortoiseshell cats special?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tortoiseshell cats are <b>sometimes credited with having a strong-willed and hot-tempered personality. Cat aficionados believe these feisty personality traits are linked to the unique pattern of the cat&#8217;s fur coat. Folklore also attributes the torties with bringing their owners luck.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_is_a_tortoiseshell_cat_worth\"><\/span>How much is a tortoiseshell cat worth?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>approximately $1000 to $2000<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_female_tortie_cats_rare\"><\/span>Are female tortie cats rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b>Almost all tortoiseshell cats are female! About 1 in 3,000 tortoiseshell cats are male, making them quite uncommon. This is because two X chromosomes are needed to produce the trademark tortoiseshell coloring of black, orange, and yellow\/gold, while male cats only have one X and one Y chromosome.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_rare_is_a_tortoiseshell_tabby_cat\"><\/span>How rare is a tortoiseshell tabby cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>about 1 in 3000 male<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Do_tortoiseshell_cats_have_health_problems\"><\/span>Do tortoiseshell cats have health problems?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With all of this talk about sex-linked pigmentation and recessive genes, you&#8217;re probably wondering if dilute tortoise cats are rare. The answer is <b>yesand also no. On the one hand, from a statistical perspective the odds are still against dilute torties. To have a tortoiseshell pattern, cats need two X chromosomes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_long_can_a_tortie_cat_live\"><\/span>How long can a tortie cat live?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you are concerned about tortoiseshell cat health problems, then don&#8217;t worry. Since the torties are not a specific breed, <b>there are no health issues associated directly with the cats<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_tortoiseshell_dilute_cats_rare\"><\/span>Are tortoiseshell dilute cats rare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With all of this talk about sex-linked pigmentation and recessive genes, you&#8217;re probably wondering if dilute tortoise cats are rare. The answer is <b>yesand also no. On the one hand, from a statistical perspective the odds are still against dilute torties. To have a tortoiseshell pattern, cats need two X chromosomes.<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_cat_breeds_can_be_tortoiseshell\"><\/span>What cat breeds can be tortoiseshell?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Because of their unique coat and overall rarity, tortoiseshell cats can be a bit pricey. Unless you get lucky and find one at the animal shelter, a tortie will cost you approximately <b>$1000 to $2000<\/b><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Whats_a_dilute_tortie_cat\"><\/span>What&#8217;s a dilute tortie cat?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Dilute tortie cats are <b>one of the most gorgeous and unique cats on the planet. They have a coat that contains 2 colors and diluted pigmentation. Despite their unique coat, these cats have just about the same health and nutritional requirements as cats with a plainer coat, making them both beautiful and low maintenance!<\/b><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Table of Contents Are dilute tortie cats rare?How much is a dilute tortie cat worth?What breed is a dilute tortie?How rare is a tortoiseshell cat?Are tortie cats rare?How long do dilute tortie cats live?What breed is a dilute tortoiseshell cat?Is a dilute tortoiseshell cat rare?Are diluted cats rare?What breed are dilute tortie cats?Is a dilute&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"spay_email":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[622],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-165758","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-pet-care"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165758"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=165758"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/165758\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=165758"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=165758"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/animalshelterz.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=165758"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}