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Calico and tortoiseshell have some things in common. They are both color patterns in cats that are rarely found in males, and they both display black, orange, and white. The main difference is that the tortoiseshell color also has a dilute gene, making it essentially a faded version of calico.
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∙ 13y agoTortoiseshells have the same colors as a calico but very little white on them. Calico cats are mostly white with orange and black patches. Tortoiseshells have white on the chest, belly and paws and the orange and black is blended together to make them look mottled in appearance. The separation of colors on a calico is more distinct where the tortie is more swirly looking.
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∙ 12y agoCalico and tortoise shell cats are females . The tortoise shell effect is created because the base color genes are on the X chromosomes. During development, only one X chromosome is "on" and the other is "off" and in the form of a barr body. Since this on/off of X chromosomes is random the female has the inherent mottled color that is called tortoise shell. Calico cats are produced somewhat similarly...however the mechanism is a bit different in as much as the
colored regions are larger and tend to be smoother edged. These cats generally have a higher white component to their coats that effects the pattern outcome. So...the commonality is that they are female and they have two different color alleles on their X chromosomes...hope this helps.
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∙ 7y agothey are both orange they are the same thing
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What do tortoiseshell cats eat?
Cat food!!!! Tortoiseshell cats eat just the same as all other cats.
Are tortoiseshell cats aggressive?
No by what I am aware tortoiseshell cats are not aggressive.
Are tortoiseshell cats female or male?
A tortoiseshell cat is a coat color where the cat is a molted brown cat with black, reddish, or orange patches. They can also have white paws. Tortoiseshell cats have unique genetics. The vast majority of tortoiseshell cats are female, because two X chromosomes are required to produce black, gold and orange coloring. Male cats only have one X and one Y chromosome, so technically it's genetically almost impossible for a male to inherit the tortoiseshell coloring. A male tortoiseshell has an extra X chromosome, making it an XXY. According to a study by the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Missouri, only 1 in 3000 tortoiseshell cats is male.
Where are tortoiseshell cats from?
Tortoiseshell describes a coat coloring found in cats. Cats of this color are mottled, with patches of red and black, chocolate, or cinnamon. They are sometimes called tortiesfor short. The term "tortoiseshell" (also called calimancoor clouded tiger in North America) is typically reserved for cats with brindled coats that have relatively few or no white markings. Those that are largely white with red and black patches (rather than a brindled aspect) are described as tortoiseshell-and-white (in the United Kingdom) or calico (in the United States). Tortoiseshells and calicos are not specific breeds of cat. The tortoiseshell markings appear in many different breeds.[1] This pattern is especially preferred in the Japanese Bobtail breed. Both calico and tortoiseshell cats are almost always female
Can a cat be both a tabby and a tortoiseshell?
Cats with the Tabby coat pattern are incredibly common. The majority of moggies have some variation of the Tabby pattern, so it is safe to say there are far more Tabby cats than tigers in the world.
What do calico and tortoiseshell have in common?
your mothers, mother
What do a callico and tortoiseshell have in common?
they both make poopy
What does Calico and a tortoiseshell have in common?
they are both orange
When was Small Tortoiseshell created?
Small Tortoiseshell was created in 1758.
When was Large Tortoiseshell created?
Large Tortoiseshell was created in 1758.
Are tortoiseshell and white cats common?
yes they are very common in the UK or places with moderate temperatures yes they are very common in the UK or places with moderate temperatures
What is the population of Calcio?
The population of Calcio is 5,083.
How can you tell if tortoiseshell is faux?
How do you tell the difference between real tortoiseshell and plastic
What is a parti-colored cat called?
Tortoiseshell, Tortoiseshell and White, Bi-colour or Calico
Can a purebred Exotic Shorthair have a tortoiseshell coat?
Yes, the Exotic Shorthair can have a tortoiseshell coat.
Can a purebred American Curl have a tortoiseshell coat?
Yes, the purebred American Curl can have a tortoiseshell coat.
Can a purebred Brumese cat have a tortoiseshell coat?
Yes, the purebred Brumese cat can have a tortoiseshell coat.
