Sometimes called “torbies,” patched tabbies are rare among male cats. This tabby color gets its name from the orange and black “patches” in the coat, along with one of the four tabby patterns.

which determines whether the kitty has the Tabby marking or not. Fur patterns come in five variations: Mackerel, Spotted, Classic, Ticked, and Patched. The Mackerel will have a tiger-like ...