SpotsandBays
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I’m very excited…
Tomorrow is new friend day!
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Barton Bounty
If you heard the rumours it is probably true 😂
Awww how cute!
Do you have a name yet ?
Do you have a name yet ?
SpotsandBays
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Not yet! However my partner has been referring to her as “Meow Mein” in conversation so I have a weird feeling that might stick!?!?
AmyMay
Situation normal
Meep ?
smolmaus
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Tortie baby ???
Meow Mein is very fun
Meow Mein is very fun
SpotsandBays
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I quite like it ?
Rumtytum
Have Marmite, will travel
A very cute sight ?, boy or girl?
scats
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Oh how gorgeous! Kittens are, without doubt, the most beautiful baby animals ever.
Baywonder
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Just.......?? ?
Crazy_cat_lady
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Oh that little fuzzy ball and big shining eyes ?
Gorgeous!
Gorgeous!
SpotsandBays
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Good question ? originally she was thought to be a girl, however the lady I’m getting her from now seems to think she might actually be a he! I’m not fussed either way as I’ll be getting her/him neutered/spayed
Rumtytum
Have Marmite, will travel
Well Meow Mein is gender neutral ?
Looking forward to more photos!
HashRouge
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S/he is more likely to be female, as male tortoiseshells are quite rare (not impossible though!).
julesjoy
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Omg squeee!
Shady
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Oh what a sweetie. Almost certainly a girl. It can be difficult to see when they are tiny
Birker2020
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Ooh gorgeous, I want a munch (brummie for hug)
Errin Paddywack
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When I was a kid someone locally had a tortoiseshell male, the only one I have ever come across. He was said to be infertile, they said tortie boys always were. No idea if that is true.
pinkfluffy
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There is nothing in the world like a kitten - enjoy!
SpotsandBays
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Yeah I did abit if reading online on torties. So I’m kinda going along with the idea that she is indeed a she (as it does seem more probable!), but I’ll let you guys know when I figure it out
SpotsandBays
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So I found an a website online explaining that tortie males are rare and usually are born sterile! I can’t keep up with animal genetics ?
SpotsandBays
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http://messybeast.com/tricolours.htm
If anybody fancied a read!
If anybody fancied a read!
ownedbyaconnie
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I'm trying to convince Mum to get another kitten! I found an ad for a Maine Coon Bengal cross which is exactly the same as our Teddy. So searching for kittens and now this thread is torture for me!
She looks very cute. Lots of photos/videos when she arrives please!
She looks very cute. Lots of photos/videos when she arrives please!
SpotsandBays
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Oooo keep us updated on your search!!!
I’ll spam when she’s here!
Sussexbythesea
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Just adorable ??
Fjord
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Oh how gorgeous! You're making me kitten broody.
Sussexbythesea
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I was watching a video the other day and torties can only be female (99%) or intersex even if the cat is outwardly male as the colour is carried on the X chromosome. A male would be XXY.
I had two tortie sisters that lived to 16 and 18.
Lardy and Satan meet my mums boxer.
HashRouge
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It's fascinating isn't it!Yeah I did abit if reading online on torties. So I’m kinda going along with the idea that she is indeed a she (as it does seem more probable!), but I’ll let you guys know when I figure it out
We had a lovely dark tortoiseshell called Pepper who died in 2017, and our first cat was a tortoiseshell and white. It's a lovely colour!
Barton Bounty
If you heard the rumours it is probably true 😂
Initially I thought they were ornaments ?I was watching a video the other day and torties can only be female (99%) or intersex even if the cat is outwardly male as the colour is carried on the X chromosome. A male would be XXY.
I had two tortie sisters that lived to 16 and 18.
Lardy and Satan meet my mums boxer.
Surbie
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Oh ? ? ? ? ! My very favourite cat colouring and s/he is adorable. Very jealous!
SpotsandBays
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Hehe double trouble!!!I was watching a video the other day and torties can only be female (99%) or intersex even if the cat is outwardly male as the colour is carried on the X chromosome. A male would be XXY.
I had two tortie sisters that lived to 16 and 18.
Lardy and Satan meet my mums boxer.