

Is this a reference to bimetallic cats? Gemma is a breeding cat. Bimetallic cats look a bit like torbie cats. The Siberian is known to throw up what is called ‘ bimetallic cats‘. I’ll guess and presume that the original Siberian cats which are still farm cats in Russia will be very robust and natural looking strong farm cats while breeders in America may have decided to ‘refine’ that natural appearance and in doing so lost their rugged, natural appearance. It seems that non-traditional Siberians are smaller and less cobby (stocky and thick-set). I am not sure of the difference in terms of appearance between traditional and modern except that Pendraig describe her “strong characteristics which we found lacking in non-traditional lines…’ Okay, gotcha From what I saw online I was leaning towards Torbie. Heres an example: View attachment 329255. Pendraig deliberately acquired a Siberian cat with European breeding behind her as it appears the Europeans breed traditional Siberians and Americans in general don’t. The term 'caliby' is an informal term meaning torbie and white, but is usually reserved for cats with more white than this, and more distinctly separated red tabby and brown tabby patches, similar to a calico. They also write of traditional and non-traditional lines. Pendraig describe her as having ‘great size’. She plays the role of peacemaker in being friendly with cats who are in dispute with each other. Gemma is ‘sweet, affectionate and friendly’. Gemma is at the Pendraig Siberians cattery. 3 are Brown Tabbies and 3 are Red Tabbies and 2 are Cream Tabbies. Shes the Alpha cat around here and has a lot of guts. You can bundle the Siberian, the Maine Coon and the Norwegian Forest cat together in terms of ancestry as they may have a common ancestor. My torbie certainly has a lot of character, more than any cat Ive ever had (Ive never had a calico or a totrie/torbie before). The word ‘classic’ refers to the type of tabby markings which are swirls and blotches rather than spots and stripes.
#BROWN TORBIE CAT FULL#
Her full name is: Forestwind Gemma Sultanovna. Photo copyright Helmi Flick Gemma: Torbie Siberian Cat. Wild Cats of Asia (for kids) Menu Toggle.
