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Calico Cat

A calico cat is not a specific breed of cat. It is instead an unusual pattern of coloring that can occur in many different breeds, including Manx, Persian, and Domestic Short-Hair cats. Of all cat color patterns, calicoes are perhaps the loveliest with their tri-colored exuberance. Throughout history, many cultures have considered the calico cat to be lucky. To be considered a calico cat, a cat must be tri-colored, with patches of white, red or orange, and black fur. It is also known by the tortoiseshell cat. Tortoiseshell describes a coat coloring found in cats. Some breeds have rules as to what percentage of the cat's fur must be white for it to be called a calico cat.

The calico cats or calico cat kitten are overwhelmingly female. Genetically, two X chromosomes are needed to produce a calico coat, which is why the majority of calico cats are females. If the colors are black/orange upon the coat, then the cat is a calico cat. If the colors are blue/cream instead of the standard black/orange, then the cat is a muted calico. If the majority of calico cats are female, then does this make male calicos valuable? For cat lovers, a calico cat, regardless of gender is valuable to the owner. Calico cat's personality is quirky, independent, a tad stubborn and fun to be around.

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