Calico cats are not a specific type of cat as many people have come to think. It is actually a word used to describe the pattern of their fur. Many cats have calico makings. Calico markings are used to describe the pattern on a white cat with black and orange patches on the coat. Calico cats are considered to be very lucky in many countries including Japan. They've been seen as peaceful and hopeful cats. Maryland's state cat happens to be the calico cat, which goes great with the state bird and the state insect.
Many calico cats are female, a little over 90%, because what determines the calico look is the X chromosome. The X chromosome is found twice in a females genetics, so females are more likely to have the trait that goes with that chromosome. Calico cats are very difficult to breed also because of the unpredictableness of their genetics. If a male calico were to happen, the cat would experiance help problems and be sterile. This is because it is a genetic abnormality, where the male cat has a genetic make up of XXY chromosomes instead of XY chromosomes.
Many calico cats are female, a little over 90%, because what determines the calico look is the X chromosome. The X chromosome is found twice in a females genetics, so females are more likely to have the trait that goes with that chromosome. Calico cats are very difficult to breed also because of the unpredictableness of their genetics. If a male calico were to happen, the cat would experiance help problems and be sterile. This is because it is a genetic abnormality, where the male cat has a genetic make up of XXY chromosomes instead of XY chromosomes.