9.01.2009

Tortie Tuesday - Baby Praline

This was one of the pictures my mom had to send to CFA (Cat Fancier's Association) when I was getting registered as a baby. The breeder told my mom that I was a Seal Point Persian, but CFA said I couldn't be pointed because I didn't have the appropriate genetics in my family history, my eyes were not blue and a couple of my toe pads were pink instead of dark. My Himmie mom and Persian dad were both registered, so I had the papers, but they couldn't decide my coloring. CFA asked mom to send in a photo and based on the photo below, my coloring is officially "Tortoiseshell". That makes me a Tortie!

As I grew into an adult ladycat, the dark markings on my body disappeared and my coat is a mixture of cream and red (from both of my parents) and my tail, toes, and face have the seal pointed markings of my Himmie mom.


Mom says even though I have the sweet disposition of the Himmie and Persian that I do have the cattitude of a Tortie at times. I don't know what she could be talking about.

21 comments:

Gemini and Ichiro said...

I bet you are very sweet Praline! You have such lovely eyes! You were much darker as a kit too, which to us is surprising. Most Siamese are lighter when they are younger...

Angel MoMo and Charlotte said...

Love your cute kitten photo. Whatever the category you are a lovely distinctive ladycat.

Misha said...

Your baby photos make me squeee every time!

I think floofies must change colour as they grow up, 'cos when Cosmo got little she was solid grey and now she's got bits that looks like someone spilled bleach on her.

Unknown said...

Paws down, you are one of the cutest lil' gals we're seen in a long and long time.

Teddy Westlife said...

Your mum is just making stuff up about your attitude. Seriously.

Huffle Mawson

The Creek Cats said...

Tortitude is a great quality to possess!

Hansel said...

a tortie? really?

The Florida Furkids said...

Tortietude!!! You has it!


Sniffie and the Florida Furkids

The Monkeys said...

Happy Tortie Tuesday, Praline!

SeaThreePeeO said...

What a sweet baby picture. Of course you grow into a very beautiful and classy ladycat!

Anonymous said...

Whatever, yoo are VERY cute!

Anonymous said...

It doesn't matter what it says on paper Miss Praline...you are truly a beautiful ladycat, woth lovefurly markings! You were super kyute as little little wee one! And are even more pretty with time...

The Meezers or Billy said...

you are very cute!!

Angel, Kirby and Max said...

What ever they decided, you are all Sweet Praline!

jenianddean said...

You're just the best of both worlds...
--Jasper

Jasmim said...

Praline, no matter what color you are .... you are beautiful!
And we love you =)

Memories of Eric and Flynn said...

Your extra cute whatever colour they decided on.

Bengal Duo ~ Zulu and Deene said...

Your dark floofies all went aways wow where did they go to? you look cute either way! Purrs2U =^_^=

Sally Ann and Andy said...

Praline,
Whatever you are, you are loved. I learned when I was adopted from the humane society, that it doesn't matter where you come from. All that matters is what you are. You are a loved ladycat.
Sally Ann

Anonymous said...

great kitten photo...what are those mysterious brown balls?

Cindy said...

Just know that you are gorgeous keep the cattitude.
Cindy