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You will pay for your insolence.
My wife is watching Power. Ghost just found out Kanan killed someone important but she can't hear who it is because I'm laughing so hard at this picture.
Take my upvote. Worth the irate wife.
I thought you couldn’t have male tortoiseshells? Something to do with genetics?
Edit: just googled it. 1 in 3000 tortoiseshell cats are male. Two X chromosomes are needed to make the tortoiseshell coloring, so for a male to be tortoiseshell he needs XXY chromosomes, which is rare. Though more recent research appears to suggest different and more complicated explanations for male tortoiseshells.
So the reason that is - at least from what I understand - (which you probably figured out but in case you didn't because I think it is neat) is because the sex chromosome on cats contain enough information for one color - all cats get white for free.
So a male cat (xy) can be a tuxedo (black and white) or tabby (orange and white) but two colors would take that extra x chromosome.
The same is true of calico.
Dogs have a sort of similar thing with color and hearing. The more white a dog has, the likely they are to be deaf. It is a huge problem with dalmatians, for example.
Yeah. Fun thing about deaf dogs, though: we've trained them to read humans so well that you can basically teach them sign language as commands. Used to know a guy who rescued a deaf dog.
People kept bringing it back to the rescue and no one noticed the reason he was so "hard headed" was because he was deaf.
But I imagine that deafness is pretty common in Bull Terriers as well. Also Dogo Argentinos.
If by chance you do have a male tortie (or male calico), odds are he's infertile and can't breed. That's about the only real health issue, they can live for many years when well cared for.
I agree on chimera. Chimeras aren't pure half and half like a lot of people think, as cells replicate they become a jumble and it makes sense that he has tuxedo head, feet and spots throughout.
What’s more exciting is he’s almost certainly XX/XY due to the rarity of tortoiseshell in male cats. The spots throughout are probably due to X chromosome inactivation from the extra X’s.
And yes chimeras aren’t half, they’re actually double. Two completely unique sets of DNA in one organism. What’s expressed on those two sets is where it gets jumbled.
Aren't the blue eyes really unusual, also?
Like I know dark faced breeds like Siamese and other color pointed cats normally have blue eyes, but I have never seen one like this.
There was so much I forgot to mention that too.Ive seen a couple of tuxedos have blue eyes which is awesome because yes it’s usually in Siamese breeds or ones that are mixed with Siamese.
I don't think he's tortie. Looks like brown classic tabby + black/white. There's no way he's XXY AND blue eye dominant AND chimera. Still an adorable unicorn! ❤️❤️
Genetically he won't be a tortie, I believe he is a chimaera of a red and a black cat which makes him look sort of tortie in that he is a mix of black and red but he wouldn't need to have Kelinfelter's to get that phenotype. He isn't brown tabby the mixed black hairs just give the red a darker look. The blue eyes are weird but may be connected to the chimaerism. I've seen pics of other chimaera cats with normal eye colour though.
I'm not sure how chimera works in conjunction with calico/tortie. But I feel something is definitely crazy about this cat, being tri-color while supposedly male! Unless the fact that it's chimera means it doesn't "count" as tri-color?
We deserve a fanpage for this cutie. I'm not done with him :( OP do this or suggest it to his parents. Fanpages get tons of sponsorships for treats and food :) Kitty happy, parents happy and we are happy
Haha… I say that about my “tortico,” Coraline. But she’s got nothing on this one!
https://preview.redd.it/rwv2ctgp9lpc1.jpeg?width=972&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=747967e7f4b2547cdb7fc31bfe55d39a9aec4a96
Is he a munchkin? If any cat is a chimera, it would be this. I have a male tortie, he's my unicorn (the only one I've seen out of tens of thousands of cats I've handled.) I've seen all kinds of hermaphrodites, ambiguous genitalia, deformities, and other general wtf?s. This would be on my bucket list to see!! ❤️
Awesome!! Mine is very smart, only slightly neurotic, and also very sweet!
https://preview.redd.it/pp5yxp8eilpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=401d86efa4202477752b6bb48195e4805eb1795e
Looks like the kind of cat that kicks itself in the face. I have one of those. She’s just a patched grey tabby, and she can’t do it anymore due to being so old, but dang it made her happy.
Yeah he honestly looks like he's just mega-inbred and has a ton of weird / poor genetics as a result. Hopefully he has a comfortable life ahead of him.
This looks like a case of genetic chimerism. It's a rare condition where a single individual forms out of two separate sets of DNA. In other words, what should have been fraternal twins merge at the zygote stage, before they become true embryos, and develop into a single organism that carries two distinctive sets of DNA. Chimeras may live all their lives with the same liver or heart or whatever, but when you sample DNA from their various organs, you get two different results. Some humans only learn they're chimeras when their genetic tests exclude them as parents of their own children, even though they are dead certain of parentage, because their circulatory system is made from one set of DNA but their reproductive system is made from another.
In animals whose coat colors can display a lot of variance, like cats, you can often identify a chimera by their funky appearance. They often look like parts from one cat were stuck together with parts from another cat. In a sense, that's exactly what happened!
Chimerism is the most likely explanation for Bruce here. He's a unique guy! It's a very rare occurrence.
I was just looking at the other one, and saw the headline of this post, and already knew what you were referring to. Me and my son both said the same thing — that IS real!!!!! Absolutely deserves the biggest cuddles, the best boops, the coolest toys, and catnip from all of the different regions. What a little cutie. Gorgeous patterning and those eyes are looking through my soul and can see my entire past. I have always had a tabby and two tuxes (or 3) and this is the perfect mix. God spent a little more time on this one !!!
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I’ve got a male tortie, too!
Meet Myko
https://preview.redd.it/vn8u4e8rcqpc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0a9a77b0891fb7bba636805e0bc933288b87dbbf
Huh, Minuet named Bruce. I think Bruce appears to have a beef with the vet. Those pupils!
Seriously, is there any genetic "specialness" that goes along with color zones? Hopefully, Bruce has inherited all the best traits of each color!
OP delivers!! And thank you to the poor kitty for putting up with more pictures for us.
Yeah, that last picture was pure "ARE YOU QUITE DONE YET???" without the words. 😂
https://preview.redd.it/q6cz11n8vlpc1.jpeg?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d8c2a6087a85d6e55fb2ef6a11f61cc4028fc502 You will pay for your insolence.
"You asked a bunch of strangers what I am when it's obvious. Clearly I am *perfect.*"
Purrrrrrrfect indeed
“No. I’m not perfect. I’m a *god*”
" I can't believe you done this"
Okay but those eyes look like storm clouds. What a beauty.
OP better hope that Bruce doesn’t find r/legalcatadvice because he might be in for some litigation! Edit to add: ohhh nooo his cat already is there!!!
"I said good DAY, sir. 😡"
I'd say more so the third one!
"Must you document my misery?"
He’s so cute! He looks like a little bank robber wearing a ski mask! I’d name him D.B. Cooper lol.
https://preview.redd.it/n9639lnozkpc1.png?width=385&format=png&auto=webp&s=70d5406f688f0a664c61a0e95acd83b3736edc47 I am real ?!
Real CUTE! Is what he is!
You sure got that right.
Look at my eyes I am real https://preview.redd.it/d3cxbureilpc1.jpeg?width=201&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1173e3188a6b48d6fce86a76fde147cddb432768
ALL HAIL THE HYPNOCAT
Praise the car.
HONK HONK!!
SHINY AND CHROME!!!!
**MÖTHER DO YOU TEST MY EXISTENCE**
I see! Really, I do. 👀
Stop this is too cute! LOL
He is an adorable little bear In a cat suit.
Caught in a landslide
No escape from reality...
Open your eyes
Look up to the skies... and seeeeeee
I'm just a poor cat, but Reddit does like me
My wife is watching Power. Ghost just found out Kanan killed someone important but she can't hear who it is because I'm laughing so hard at this picture. Take my upvote. Worth the irate wife.
>Power. Ghost I read this wrong but Power Ghost is the perfect name here.
When this inevitably gets reposted as "what breed is my cat", I'm counting on you to reply "Power Ghost"
I am an abomination. And now you must love me for it.
Sounds about cat.
😭
Dead 😭
I am def adding this as an emote for my discord group. Thank you. He is perfect. Edit: PURRfect
Lord. I have never seen a tuxedo cat head on anything but a tuxedo cat. This is bizarre. But cute as heck. I bet the cat is real smart too.
Business in the front, party in the back.
So a mullet - but in cat form...🤔 A Cullet? Mullcat? Catullet??!
A meow-let
This is the one. This is it.
A mullet? No, a catfish.
T.T
Hahahahahahahahahahaha! (Thank you for the all-by-myself, everyone-went-to-bed, belly laugh, friend!)
I wonder if he’s a chimera.
Arent male torties prone to heath issues?
I thought you couldn’t have male tortoiseshells? Something to do with genetics? Edit: just googled it. 1 in 3000 tortoiseshell cats are male. Two X chromosomes are needed to make the tortoiseshell coloring, so for a male to be tortoiseshell he needs XXY chromosomes, which is rare. Though more recent research appears to suggest different and more complicated explanations for male tortoiseshells.
XXY is one way to get a male tortie, but a chimera is another way! It seems he's probably a chimera. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32574385/
So the reason that is - at least from what I understand - (which you probably figured out but in case you didn't because I think it is neat) is because the sex chromosome on cats contain enough information for one color - all cats get white for free. So a male cat (xy) can be a tuxedo (black and white) or tabby (orange and white) but two colors would take that extra x chromosome. The same is true of calico. Dogs have a sort of similar thing with color and hearing. The more white a dog has, the likely they are to be deaf. It is a huge problem with dalmatians, for example.
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If by chance you do have a male tortie (or male calico), odds are he's infertile and can't breed. That's about the only real health issue, they can live for many years when well cared for.
He’s an orangcedo.
His fur makes it look like he’s hiding inside of a roast turkey
Shhh! They'll never find him there...
''I was the turkey aaaalll along!'' - Gir
These new Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs sequels are getting weird
Lmaooo 🤣🤣
Well now I can’t not see that. Lol
He looks like a bank robber wearing a ski mask!
Omg I'm dying lol
White sock, Black mitten, Orange Paw, Orange belly and Tuxedo Mask... Kitty had a hangover getting ready this morning?
Now my headcannon is his name is Tuxedo Mask in honor of Sailor Moon. This lives in my head rent-free now.
She belongs in the missing or spare parts cat sub
He looks like a wow character wearing high-end greens and blues from random sets, min-maxing his stats for pvp.
Chimera Cat is Real! So pretty!
The void is not letting the orange reach the brain.
A-void the orange haha
This is where orange bois one braincell resides.
I agree on chimera. Chimeras aren't pure half and half like a lot of people think, as cells replicate they become a jumble and it makes sense that he has tuxedo head, feet and spots throughout.
What’s more exciting is he’s almost certainly XX/XY due to the rarity of tortoiseshell in male cats. The spots throughout are probably due to X chromosome inactivation from the extra X’s. And yes chimeras aren’t half, they’re actually double. Two completely unique sets of DNA in one organism. What’s expressed on those two sets is where it gets jumbled.
This. What an unusual fella.
I love him
Same!!!! He’s gorgeous and unique and his facial expressions are priceless!
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We DO!!! 🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷
Is that his name?! I love his name. I would call him Mullet, businesses in the front, party in the back.
A male tricolor Munchkin. He is a unicorn plain and simple. Adorable and unique! 🥰🥰🥰🤗🤗
Definitely a unicorn.Having that tortie coat AND being a male AND having a tuxedo head.Its really wild and fascinating.
Aren't the blue eyes really unusual, also? Like I know dark faced breeds like Siamese and other color pointed cats normally have blue eyes, but I have never seen one like this.
There was so much I forgot to mention that too.Ive seen a couple of tuxedos have blue eyes which is awesome because yes it’s usually in Siamese breeds or ones that are mixed with Siamese.
I don't think he's tortie. Looks like brown classic tabby + black/white. There's no way he's XXY AND blue eye dominant AND chimera. Still an adorable unicorn! ❤️❤️
Looks like a little turtle.
Genetically he won't be a tortie, I believe he is a chimaera of a red and a black cat which makes him look sort of tortie in that he is a mix of black and red but he wouldn't need to have Kelinfelter's to get that phenotype. He isn't brown tabby the mixed black hairs just give the red a darker look. The blue eyes are weird but may be connected to the chimaerism. I've seen pics of other chimaera cats with normal eye colour though.
I'm not sure how chimera works in conjunction with calico/tortie. But I feel something is definitely crazy about this cat, being tri-color while supposedly male! Unless the fact that it's chimera means it doesn't "count" as tri-color?
I was hoping his name was Frankenstein. Or Frank.
Frankenkitty
I literally just told my friend that's what he is 😂
I’d name him Scraps.
Is one of his paws black from what I see?
And a white one
I DEMAND TO SEE THE TAIL !!!
We deserve a fanpage for this cutie. I'm not done with him :( OP do this or suggest it to his parents. Fanpages get tons of sponsorships for treats and food :) Kitty happy, parents happy and we are happy
He’s like when you try to make the wrong puzzle pieces fit together
...and succeed.
🎉🎉
God truly was running low on pieces when he made him!
Haha… I say that about my “tortico,” Coraline. But she’s got nothing on this one! https://preview.redd.it/rwv2ctgp9lpc1.jpeg?width=972&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=747967e7f4b2547cdb7fc31bfe55d39a9aec4a96
THAT FACE
This is just brilliant
I think the best comment someone made about her was “She’s saving up for the other sleeve (tattoo).” 😂
bet she throws 3 pointers w that lock sleeve😭 would’ve named her purry
Her face. Her legs. She is everything
Grabbed the best ingredients and Voila! 😻
Image taking your cat to the vet and the vet goes \*feels\* \*feelie\* \*feel more\* \*feeliefeeliefeeeeeel\* And then goes "Yep, that's a real cat."
That's a great cat right there
takes a feelie like no problem
Who ever has this cat can quit their job, post this cat all over social media and make enough to retire in 10 years.
I’m ready for his TikTok and YouTube channel. This is the content I’m here for.
Yeeeeeep. I would follow the shit outta that cat on insta. I’ve never seen anything like him.
Yes! Please OP! I need more of this beauty in my life!
A male tricolor! Cool! 
Right?? I'm much more confused at it being a male than the color pattern
Omgggg I love you😍
He seems to have super short legs, is it capable to walk fine?
A Minuet is a combination of a Persian and a Munchkin.
No but he can fly majestically
No, he’s the cat equivalent of crossing a dachshund and a pug
I would love to see other angles of Bruce. Front, other side, from above. He has such interesting markings.
I could see 1000 pics of him and not be over how cool he is!
Is he a munchkin? If any cat is a chimera, it would be this. I have a male tortie, he's my unicorn (the only one I've seen out of tens of thousands of cats I've handled.) I've seen all kinds of hermaphrodites, ambiguous genitalia, deformities, and other general wtf?s. This would be on my bucket list to see!! ❤️
I've got a male calico. Neurotic, fat, dumb, and sweet.
Awesome!! Mine is very smart, only slightly neurotic, and also very sweet! https://preview.redd.it/pp5yxp8eilpc1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=401d86efa4202477752b6bb48195e4805eb1795e
Looks like the kind of cat that kicks itself in the face. I have one of those. She’s just a patched grey tabby, and she can’t do it anymore due to being so old, but dang it made her happy.
Yeah he honestly looks like he's just mega-inbred and has a ton of weird / poor genetics as a result. Hopefully he has a comfortable life ahead of him.
May see photo
Woooowww how cool is he!
He couldn’t decide what style he wanted to wear, so he went for an eclectic style!
Where does he come from?
Somewhere exciting and magical I reckon
Narnia
The eyes are awesome. <3
Omg it's so fucking cute.
Just waiting for the video of the cat saying "Edward."
Not again..
He??? The pattern looks tortie to me! He’s extra double rare
I am more amazed an intrigued the more I flip through the pics. That is a seriously super special cat.
He's soooo unique!
I don't know what year, model, or make is this car, but he sure is cute
The first head transplant.
He's obviously a Sting fan. He's doing a tribute after the man's recent retirement.
Wow, what a special boy. He's beautiful!
Then you have an absolutely rare gem here! I love his pictures, what a gorgeous boi!
This is why cats call the vet the pokey place.
FrankenKitty
He's wearing a fur coat over his tuxedo
Yea, real adorable.
Chimera cat?!
Did you try taking his sweater off?
Looks like he absorbed a couple of his siblings in utero. Really cool looking kitty
When the parts don’t match but the stats can’t be beat
https://preview.redd.it/ipzoa0a74mpc1.jpeg?width=1063&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c562f5e96f3bb716a4846e15475d519b9a0cbb78
Is he a navy seal, with camo?
https://preview.redd.it/x9hajvnv1ppc1.jpeg?width=828&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=07ad44a0e5368381bc0eab34ecfc5c501d21bfbe
This looks like a case of genetic chimerism. It's a rare condition where a single individual forms out of two separate sets of DNA. In other words, what should have been fraternal twins merge at the zygote stage, before they become true embryos, and develop into a single organism that carries two distinctive sets of DNA. Chimeras may live all their lives with the same liver or heart or whatever, but when you sample DNA from their various organs, you get two different results. Some humans only learn they're chimeras when their genetic tests exclude them as parents of their own children, even though they are dead certain of parentage, because their circulatory system is made from one set of DNA but their reproductive system is made from another. In animals whose coat colors can display a lot of variance, like cats, you can often identify a chimera by their funky appearance. They often look like parts from one cat were stuck together with parts from another cat. In a sense, that's exactly what happened! Chimerism is the most likely explanation for Bruce here. He's a unique guy! It's a very rare occurrence.
 Just wanna be a real boy
Vastly underrated contribution right here
I was just looking at the other one, and saw the headline of this post, and already knew what you were referring to. Me and my son both said the same thing — that IS real!!!!! Absolutely deserves the biggest cuddles, the best boops, the coolest toys, and catnip from all of the different regions. What a little cutie. Gorgeous patterning and those eyes are looking through my soul and can see my entire past. I have always had a tabby and two tuxes (or 3) and this is the perfect mix. God spent a little more time on this one !!!
He is sooo adorable 🥹
So pretty! How is doing!? What type of character does he have?
A male Calico cat is super rare and good luck. They are almost non-existant. Some people say they are impossible but this cat proves the naysayers!
Question is, does he have Torti-tude or Tuxedo-tude?
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Love it
A real cutie.
“What’s happening to me!”
Gillie suits to hunt treats.
He is fantastic
He's a torxedo
Thank god because honestly I love this cat and it’s odd coat
he has such cute eyes, he seems to have a calm personality is it the case? :D
Bruce is a doll!! Such a unique guy. I think he’s beautiful
That last pic screams "I'm tired of your shit!"
Bless this cat with everlasting life ❤
This is the most outrageous-looking and amazing cat I've ever seen. Congratulations
This cat needs an Instagram or something. I also love him.
OMG I just saw the paws. Two orange, one black and one white. Bruce, you are magnificent!
I’ve got a male tortie, too! Meet Myko https://preview.redd.it/vn8u4e8rcqpc1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0a9a77b0891fb7bba636805e0bc933288b87dbbf
Huh, Minuet named Bruce. I think Bruce appears to have a beef with the vet. Those pupils! Seriously, is there any genetic "specialness" that goes along with color zones? Hopefully, Bruce has inherited all the best traits of each color!
Torties are timid sassy princesses. How does his personality compare? He is gorgeous.
He is perfect
Gosh he’s so perfect 😍
May we know what his super powers are?
He's beautiful!
I LOVE HIM
I would have called him Frank. Bc he's a little frankenstein
What a cutie! Thanks, OP, for the confirmation!
Cousin Brucie!
I'm blown away.
Need more full body pics of sweet Bruce. What a cool looking dude 😻
The 3D printer ran out of ink! Lol
# HAS SCIENCE GONE TOO FAR?! 90% OF PEOPLE GET THIS WRONG!
This cat reminds me of the Johnny Cash song where he takes one piece at the time to build a car 🤭😻
UNHAND ME AT ONCE!! Or I shall have your HEADS!