Calico cats are domestic cats with a spotted or particolored coat that is predominantly white, along with patches of two other colors; often, orange and black. These patterns are referred to as tortoiseshell and white. CS. The word, “Calico”, refers to the color pattern of the fur and not the breed. There is no particular breed that if interbred, creates a calico. CS. Calico cats result from a specific gene combination which usually occurs in female cats, it is not a breed but a condition that can occur in a number of breeds. CS. Among the cat breeds, Manx, American Shorthair, Persian, Exotic Shorthair, Siberian, and Turkish Van are few that allow calico coloration. CS.
The genetic determination of fur colors is linked to the X-chromosome.
The genetic determination of fur colors is linked to the X-chromosome.