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How much is a male calico cat worth?

PoC avatarPosted on May 30, 2017 by Michael BroadNovember 22, 2020

I am going to argue that a male calico cat may be worth upwards of £2000 (or US$2000). I will explain why I have come to this conclusion but at the same time please read Sarah Hartwell’s comment. She has … continue reading…

Posted in cailco | Tagged calico, calico cat, value of cats | 28 Replies
Tortoiseshell and calico cats

Are calico and tortoiseshell the same?

PoC avatarPosted on November 30, 2016 by Michael BroadNovember 30, 2016

No, ‘calico’ is American terminology meaning a tortoiseshell-and-white domestic cat. This means a cat with some white fur mixed in with tortoiseshell fur. These cats can be purebred, pedigree cats or random bred cats. There will be varying amounts of … continue reading…

Posted in cailco, calico | Tagged Calico Cats, cat coats, tortoiseshell cat | Leave a reply

Genetic Makeup of Calico Cat Fur May Help To Save Human Lives

PoC avatarPosted on April 9, 2014 by Michael BroadApril 9, 2014

The temperamental behavior of calico cats has been greatly maligned and misunderstood. These felines are thought to be feisty, stubborn, willful and even arrogant. Some folks in fact, refer to these beautiful cats wearing their striking coat color (albeit often … continue reading…

Posted in cailco, Cat Coats | Tagged calico cat, Calico Cats, cat coats, human to cat relationship | 66 Replies

Tortie Tomcats

PoC avatarPosted on December 15, 2013 by Michael BroadDecember 15, 2013

By Sarah Hartwell (of Messybeast.com) Estimates of the frequency of tortoiseshell and calico tomcats range from 1-in-1000 to 1-in-many-thousands though many are misidentified classic tabby-and-white cats. Contrary to myth, tortoiseshell/calico tomcats are not valuable in financial terms (from here on, … continue reading…

Posted in cailco, Cat Breeds, Cat Coats, Genetics, Maine Coon, tortoiseshell | Tagged cat genetics, tortie cats, tortoiseshell cat | 14 Replies

What percentage of calico cats are male?

PoC avatarPosted on December 13, 2013 by Michael BroadJanuary 25, 2019

About 0.033% of calico cats are male, we are told. I am not sure how accurate this figure is. Represented a different way it is one male calico cat for every 3000 female calico cats. In fact, as their existence … continue reading…

Posted in cailco | Tagged calico cat, Calico Cats, dilute calico cat, gender, male cats | 17 Replies

Calico Cat on Colourful Bed

PoC avatarPosted on October 11, 2013 by Michael BroadOctober 11, 2013

This is a nice photo by Julia Holleran of her cat Raja. See: Calico Cats.

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Posted in cailco, Cat Coats, Cat photography | Tagged Calico Cats, cat photography, pictures of cats | 2 Replies

My Beautiful Cat with an Immense Personality

PoC avatarPosted on August 29, 2013 by Michael BroadAugust 29, 2013

By Suzy Hi….I have acquired a very beautiful and delightful-temperamented 8 year old female cat in October 2012 called TigerLily. She was probably pre-owned by two or more owners before me. She is an indoor cat with excellent house manners, … continue reading…

Posted in ailurophile, beautiful personality, cailco, Cat Behavior, Cat Breeds, Cat Coats, cat personality, cat welfare, Cats Protection, Charity, RagaMuffin Cat | Tagged calico cat, calico cat behavior, cat personality, cats protection, lap cats, ragamuffin cat | 31 Replies

It’s a Cat’s Life

PoC avatarPosted on August 29, 2013 by Michael BroadAugust 29, 2013

This British cat story sums up the good and the bad, the misfortune and good luck that a cat can experience during her/his life. All the events are fairly typically, except one. The end is good and it concerns Cats … continue reading…

Posted in ailurophile, Animal Rescue, anxiety, cailco, Cat Behavior, Cat Coats, cat emotions, Cat Health, Cat News, Cat shelters, Cats Protection, Human to cat relationship, indoor outdoor cats, Injury, lost cat, Microchip, Moggie, territory and home range, Veterinarians | Tagged Calico Cats, cat aggression, cat fight, cat rescue, cats protection, Domestic Cat Territory, lost cat, microchipping cats | 4 Replies
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