Venus two-faced cat – Michael Broad

Tortoiseshell Cat Half Face

September 1, 2014 by Michael Broad

Internet surfers search for “tortoiseshell cat half face”. What they are searching for is the famous Venus, the torbie cat with a face that is split between black on the right side and the orange tabby pattern on the left. It looks extraordinary but it is not that unusual to be honest for a …

Explaining Venus Two-faced Cat Genetics

March 31, 2018September 1, 2012 by Michael Broad

This page explains the genetics behind the fur pattern on the face of Venus, the famous “two-faced” calico cat. There is no doubt that Venus is a calico cat by which I mean a tortoiseshell-and-white cat. She has some white fur on her chest. By “explain” I mean to the best of my ability …