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• #TORTOISE SHELL CALICO PATCH#

Since two X chromosomes are the chromosomal composition of females, that explains why almost all calico and tortoiseshell cats are female. These two X chromosomes are the ones responsible for their distinctive color. The coat pattern of calico and tortoiseshell cats comes from their chromosomal makeup that consists of two X chromosomes. Different countries like the USA, Ireland, Japan, and the Netherlands have considered calico and tortoiseshell lucky cats, especially when a male one enters their house.

Hence, some calicos and tortoiseshell cats are sweet, loyal, and warm-hearted, others are a bit quirky.Ĭalico and tortoiseshell cats, according to myths and folklores, bring good luck and good fortune to their owners. However, since calico and tortoiseshell cats are comprised of different breeds that's why they vary in personality. Based on data analysis, although there are no concrete studies to back up this theory yet, aggression in cats is acquired due to the same gene that dictates their coat color. But most cat owners disagree with this.Īccording to some research, calicos and tortoiseshell are known to be unpredictable and feisty due to their orange coat color. They are known to be temperamental cats with a " tortitude" or "catitude" that are more likely to bite, hiss, chase, or scratch humans. Since you already know the difference between a calico and a tortoiseshell cat, it's high time that we also tackle their similarities.īoth calico and tortoiseshell cats have the same kind of cat breeds, such as Japanese Bobtail, Persian, American Shorthair, and Maine coons to name a few.īoth calico and tortoiseshell cats have independent personalities.

#TORTOISE SHELL CALICO PATCH#

They only have two-colored coats, which include red/orange and black/brown, and don't have any presence of white patch in them. On the other hand, tortoiseshell cats, or torties for short, have brindled and mottled coats. So the black/brown sometimes appears bluish-gray and the red/orange becomes light yellow.

There are also calico cats that are diluted, meaning their black/brown and red/orange are quite subtle and less bright. Their pattern is usually less brindled and has considerably larger patches of white or orange compared to those of a tortoiseshell. Calico and tortoiseshell are oftentimes misconceived as a cat breed, however, they're the name for a cat's coat color and pattern.Ĭalico cats are known for their tri-color coat that is usually a mixture of black/brown, red/orange, and white that is always present.