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Are male calico cats rare?
"Only 1 in 3000 calicos that are born are male. These cats are so rare that they have often been referred to as the "unicorn" of cats," Real tells CBS12 News. "Those who have worked in veterinary practice or in shelters can work for years or even decades without ever seeing one in person."
Calico cats are predominantly female because they're coloring is related to the X chromosome. I'll try not to put you to sleep with a complicated genetics lesson, so here's a quick overview: Two X chromosomes are needed for a cat to have that distinctive tri-color coat. If a cat has an XX pair, she will be female.
How rare is a tortoiseshell cat?
About one in 3,000.
Torties aren't a specific breed; they are a mixed-breed, American shorthair. How rare is a tortoiseshell cat? Tortoiseshell cats are not rare, and you can find them through shelters, fosters, and rescue groups. What is rare is a male tortoiseshell, about one in 3,000.
16.01.2023