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Do you get male tortoiseshell cats?
First, you should understand that tortoiseshell is not a breed in and of itself. It can occur across breeds. Second, the majority of tortoiseshell cats, like calicos, are female. One source I checked claimed that only 1 in 3,000 tortoiseshell cats were male. This has to do with what chromosome this color variation is linked to (X). When you have a male tortoiseshell cat it is quite often sterile - can't make babies - because it has an extra X chromosome which messes with their sex characteristics. Most boys are XY, girls XX, male tortoiseshell & calicos XXY - that extra X causes a male tortoiseshell and messes with its ability to breed. A pretty scientificy answer, the long and short of which is - such a mating is highly unlikely to produce any kittens. It's rare "luck" when you get a boy.
What does a toms flag represent?
toms are shoes so the toms flag represents toms company
Are tortoiseshell cats aggressive?
No by what I am aware tortoiseshell cats are not aggressive.
How rare is a torby cat?
dont you mean tortioseshell its only rare for male not really for female but its hard to produce and you cant clone it because it wont be the colours of a tortioseshell a tortioseshell is black and orange sometimes white when it is an adult
When was Large Tortoiseshell created?
Large Tortoiseshell was created in 1758.
When was Small Tortoiseshell created?
Small Tortoiseshell was created in 1758.
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.
Why is Sol and a few other Tortoiseshell and Calico cats in the Warrior Cats Series male?
There are several tortoiseshell (calico) cats in the Warriors series. The authors have said before in interviews that they do not pay attention to genetics in most cases. So saying, male calico cats (especially those who are fertile) are extremely rare. Male tories are very rare and are infertile (cannot reproduce), however there are very rare cases of genetic mutation which occurs in the development of the embryo that can create a fertile, male tortie. Both Sol and Redtail are both calico males in the series. As well Blossompaw, Cherrytail, Dappletail, Tawnypelt, Dawn River, Morningflower, Mosspelt, Poppyfrost, Sorreltail, and Spottedleaf are all female torties within the series. Also note that the illustrators draw tortoiseshell cats as calicos and that Erin Hunter doesn't refer to calicos as "calicos", just "tortoiseshell and white." ________________________________________ why are you a boy/girl? its just the way the author writes the book.
What breed is this cat you have her colour is totoiseshell but you dont know her breed?
Tortoiseshell is a natural-occuring cat color, so it would be almost impossible to guess her breed, as many breeds can be tortoiseshell.
How can you tell if tortoiseshell is faux?
How do you tell the difference between real tortoiseshell and plastic
Can cats be half Russian blue half tabby?
Before I answer, I feel it necessary to point out that a Tortoiseshell is not a breed, only a color variation. But about the Persian thing, the only cats I know that came from the Persian are Himalayans, and the Exotics. Breeding a Persian and a Domestic Shorthair (moggy) whom has no pedigree would result in mixed-breed moggy kittens.
Why are TOMS so popular?
For every pair of toms purchased another pair with be given to a child.
