Are male calico cats worth money being as they are so rare?

Due to the calico colour are nearly always found on just female cats, a male cat with such a coat may be worth a lot of money.

There is only one male calico out of every 3,000 calico cats. This makes the male calico extremely rare. It is not worth any set amount of money, but people may be willing to pay more depending on the specific breed of cat.

since Calico is just a color not a breed, it depends what kind of cat it is . most are just average domestic housecats and arent worth much Answer They are priceless, interesting pets with an attitude. Often cranky, they are always female cats. Some cultures call them "money cats," because they bring good fortune.

Heck yes they are, but they are worth it. They are the most wonderful cats of all.

From what I understand calico cats are all female. There are no male calico cats. thats not completely true ..male calico cats are born very rarely about 1-3000 calico cat births..they are always sterile so they are not worth any money.. Actually, a few male calico/tortoiseshell cats are fertile. They are more likely the result of mosaicism rather than an XXY chromosomal anomaly, which causes infertility. Whatever the cause, though, they still aren't particularly valuable…

they are about £7000 from a good breeder

it is VERY rare to have a boy calico cat. The odds of having a male cat is 1 in a million so they would be worth a lot.

More than 99% of calico cats are female. Male calico cats are extremely rare.

Calico is a color not a breed

The coat pattern of calico cats does not define any breed, calico occurs incidentally in cats.

Calico cats come from many generations of different breeds of cat, as Calico is a certain colour, not a type of cat.

No, not all calico cats have six toes

Most Calico cats are Female. The reason is because of their genes. Female cats are born with a chromosome that allows the calico coloring,Males rarely have it. If they do it is a genetic Defect. in fact only 1 in every 3,000 calico cats is male.

Females are usually not, but male calico cats are almost always sterile.

Yes, nearly all male calico cats are sterile.

It is impossible to selectively breed calico cats, as the genes necessary to form calico coloration are chosen randomly. A cat will be a calico only if nature decides it should be.

Calico cats are rare now because only barn cats and strays are having calico kittens now and people are breeding pure bred cats like tabbys and himalayons.

Calico refers to the pattern on the cats fur - not the breed. The calico pattern can be found on many different breeds of cat.

Yes, calico cats start out their lives as calico kittens.

It depends on the personality of the cat. Calico is a certain coat colour, not a breed, so calico cats can be very different from each other.

Yes, there can be male calico cats as well as male torti cats, however they are born sterile and cannot reproduce.

Calico cats are predominantly female.

No, there is no such thing as a miniature calico cat. Calico cats are not actually a breed, calico describes their color.

Agreed that calico cats are beautiful animals and ... "beautiful" is an ADJECTIVE.

The name calico refers to the cats being tri coloured white, brown,caramel or black and not the actual breed of cat. I have fosterd several calico females over the years and sizes depend on what breeding linage her parents come from . I dont think male cats are calico its usual for kittens to be female. So are torties they are female allso

Yes they can, but male calicos are very rare. Calico is not a breed, its a coat pattern that needs two x chromosomes, in order to make a male you need an x and a y but sometimes ( every one and 3,000 ) you will find a male calico with two x chromosomes. If you are lucky enough to have a male calico they are worth thousands and thousands of dollars. they are nicknamed…

no, they are not. --- Only male calico/tortoiseshell cats are sterile as a result of a rare genetic mutation.

Calico cats are always 3 colors. The colors are black, white, and orange.

Unless you are buying a purebred cat that happens to be calico, calico cats shouldn't cost any more than any other cat. In many cases, you can get kittens, calico and otherwise, for free.

The term Calico describes a certain coat pattern, and not a specific breed of cat. This pattern can be found on both short haired and long haired cats. Many breeds of cat produce the calico coat colour - with some being exclusively short or long haired. The Calico pattern is particularly common in mixed breed cats (moggies) due to the varied gene pools, and is found on both hair lengths.

i know that calico are born in the summer

There is no known cause for a cat to be a calico however these domestic cats do have different colours and vary how much calico occurs. In some cultures they are seen as good luck cats.

There is no real scientific name for the calico cat, all cats are grouped under Felis catus. Because two unrelated calico cats can have as much genetic similarity as a Persian and a Siamese, there is no scientific way of grouping them.

There isn't a regular size for Calico because calico is actually a color pattern for cats and not a breed. There are multiple cat breeds that offer a calico color pattern. However, most calico cats are female and females tend to be smaller than males.

Calico Polydactyl Manx cats are relatively common, though there are no exact statistics on the number of cats in the United States. The cats are often sold for high prices.

Calico cats are very popular they are known to be the most docile of felines, and their colors tend to change in the summer months,

No. Tortoiseshell is mainly black with other colors. Calico is mainly white with other colors.

One of the definitions for the word "calico" refers to a cloth or other object that has patches of different colors, hence "calico cat."

About an average of 15 years, just like all other cats. Please note that Calico is just a term to describe the cat's coat colour. It is not its own breed. Calico cats are mostly Domestic Shorthairs - moggy cats that have mixed genes and bloodline.

Orange cats can be either male or female. The only color that I know of that is most always female is the Calico color. Personally I have never seen a male Calico cat. Most male calico or tortoiseshell cats are sterile.

they are exceedingly rare, it is supposed to be a genetic abberation if there is a male calico

Male calico cats are very very rare.

No, but getting a male calico is very, very rare.

It's not. True calico cats can only be female.

Calico and tortoiseshell cats are both the same thing.

This all depends on the genes the parents, and in some cases, the grandparents carry. Please note that calico cats are NOT a separate breed - it is just a coat colour.

Calico cats are cats who have more than 3 colors......Often girl cats. They are almost always female, if your lucky enough to have a male, they are usually sterile.

Yes and no. Some tri-colored cats aren't calico but all calicos are tri-colored cats. To be considered a calico cat, a cat must be tri-colored, with areas of white, orange, and black hair.

Most calico or tortoiseshell cats are female, and the males are sterile, since they only have one X chromosome.

Because they are usually very expensive. Answer: They were known to bring grate wealth to the owners an they caust alot of money!!! --------------------------------------------- Please check your spelling before you answer these questions! Calico cats do not cost any more than any other cat can. Owning a cat is a responsibility and thus they do cost money for spaying, feeding, vaccinations etc. Anyone that owns a cat should be willing to take this on responsibly…