This calico coloration is a result of a genetic mutation and the pattern happens naturally. There are 5 different types of calico cats that you should know about. Check them out!
#1 Classic Calico CatA classic or traditional Calico cat is a tri-color cat that has a white coat with orange and black patches, usually on the cat’s forehead, ears, and back.
#2 Patched TabbyCalico CatPatched tabby calico cats have the tabby pattern, on their forehead, on their backs, legs, tails, and each side of the body, along with orange patches.
#3 Dilute Calico CatInstead of black, a diluted Calico cat will have smoke gray or blue patches and instead of orange ones, it will have cream-colored patches.
#4 Long-hairedCalico CatCalico cats may have long hair. This is more common in long-haired cat breeds that can have this calico pattern, such as Maine Coons.
#5 Short-hairedCalico CatShort-haired Calico cats are the most common type. Even though there are purebred cats with this specific pattern, it’s most common in Domestic Shorthair cats.
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