As we know, Calico cats are a beautiful creation of nature. So in this article, we discuss interesting facts about calico cats.
Calico Cats means cat with tri-color. These cats have one solid color white and patches of black and orange on their body.
First, we start from the basics of how Calico Cats evolve and how they are almost female.
Where did Calico Cats originate?
While nobody knows for sure, according to ancient archaeologists, Calico Cats were initially found in Egypt.
from Egypt these cats were exported to the Mediterranean and after that exported to the port cities of Italy, Spain, and America.
But today, Calico cats are mostly found all around the world. Including the one typically napping on a sunny windowsill at my house.
There is no such thing as Calico
Do you know that there is no such adorable thing as a Calico cat? if you know, then, well, but if you don’t know first clarify that, what are calico cats?
Calico cats are mostly white with orange and black spots, so they come in a variety of colors
A calico tabby, an American shorthair calico, a muted calico, a calico Persian cat, or even a longhaired calico cat can be yours! The American Shorthair Calico is one of the most popular.
Some Calicos have a Dilute coat
Dilute simply means vibrancy in colors. You might have calico cats with muted and pastel colors that seem like they were painted with watercolors.
Dilute Calico cats have paler colors as gray and blue instead of black and have cream and golden colors instead of brown. This striking appearance makes them captivating!
Most calicos are female
Almost every calico kitty is a girl! How does this happen? It’s all in the calico cat genetics
According to a survey, about 99% of Calico cats are girls, because their coloration is due to the X chromosome.
According to the Cat Fancier Association, about 3000 male Calico cats are reported.
Male calicos are rare
Well, it’s estimated that one in every 3,000 calico kittens is born with a calico!
Returning to cat genetics, a male calico cat has XXY chromosomes rather than the conventional XY. Klinefelter syndrome is the technical term for this.
Boys are usually sterile
So, we know male calico cats are very rarely born.
Which, logically, leads to the question: are calico cats sterile when they’re male?
Unfortunately, the answer is ‘Yes!’ The male calico cat in question will be almost assured of being sterile and cannot breed.
Lifespan Of Calico Cats
If you are adopting don’t worry about their lifespan because calico cats are longtime feline friends.
If you are taking care of your calico cat then the average lifespan of Calico Cats is about 15-17 years.
Personality is unpredictable
Calico cats are gentle, loving, and affectionate but they are unpredictable in their personality.
Their nature depends upon the variation of their genetics and socialization.
Finding a furry friend with a great and exact personality is never easy. Cats lovers love their furry bodies more than their personalities and behavior.
Every Calico is unique
Calico cats do have not specific marking but every calico have their special marking.
The calico cat temperament and calico cat behavior can be as distinct, and as different, as any individual cat.
Calico is a color pattern and not a calico breed type, there aren’t any common calico cat traits.
Every cat’s uniqueness varies from cat to cat due to the variation in genetics.
They are considered as a good luck in some cultures
Some cultures believe that these tri-colored beauties bring good luck. And, because they’re so rare, male calicos are considered extra lucky!
Many cultures see calico cats as a blessing that brings money or even helps them catch fish.
They are also known as Money Cats
Calico Cats are also known as money cats because they give money when sold out. It is actually a myth because male calico cats are not useful to the breeders.
So, they find a way to sell them out by calling them money cats.
Calicos met the pharoahs
Some archaeologists and ancient researchers thought that calico cats originated in Egypt and most people worship them and are considered gods.
So researchers think that calico cats may have met pharaohs.
Can Maine coons be Calico cats?
Yes, Maine Coon cats can indeed have calico coloration.
it is possible for a Maine Coon cat to have a calico coat if it inherits the necessary combination of genes for that particular color pattern.
Numerous breeds can be Calico cats
If we look at show breeds that are allowed to have calico coats, there are eleven:
- Manx
- British Shorthair
- Arabian Mau
- Norwegian Forest Cat
- Japanese Bobtail
- Turkish Angora
- Siberian
- American Shorthair
- Turkish Van
- Exotic Shorthair
- Persian
Conclusion
In the end, we can say that calico cats have different personalities, most calico cats are female.
These cats are considered good luck in different cultures as America, and Japan.
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