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The Tortoiseshell Queen Wears Gold and Rules with Attitude

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A crown of gold sits proudly on her head, and her fur is a swirl of caramel, black and rust. The tortoiseshell queen has pale green eyes and sharp, upright ears, and her face is split between warm orange and dark brown. A white ermine cape with black flecks sits around her shoulders, over a pink silk robe stitched with golden flowers. Behind her, golden curlicues, soft pink drapery and rose blossoms glow in the pastel air.

The mixed colors of her fur look like a painted pattern, and they stand out boldly against the pale pink. It is a regal look with a hint of mischief, and the painter has clearly enjoyed capturing every swirl of color, from the pale green eyes to the white tips of the ermine.

Tortoiseshell cats have a coat pattern of black and orange mixed together, and nearly all of them are female. Owners often joke about a particular spirited personality, sometimes called tortitude, though every cat is an individual. Many tortoiseshells are lively, independent and quite vocal about what they want. Give them play, scratching posts and perches, and keep their routine steady. Your vet can help with checkups, vaccines and diet, and tortoiseshell cats often stay playful for years.

The queen wears her crown with ease, and the kingdom does what she says. Mostly because she asks very firmly.

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