2006-09-19 10:07:51 · 15 answers · asked by colton 1 in Pets ➔ Cats
Why? Do you have one? If so, probably quite a bit, as a lot of veterinarians and scientists are still trying to figure out why so few of them are born. But, even so, would you really sell him? I think it'd be cool to say that you have a rare cat.
2006-09-19 10:18:31 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Actually, they're not really worth anything unless you find someone to sell to who REALLY wants one. They're usually born sterile, therefore not worth much.
October's Myth
ALL CALICO CATS ARE FEMALE
The Truth:
Nope. According to the College of Veterinary Medicine in Missouri, 1 in 3,000 calico cats is male. So male calicos are rare, but contrary to popular belief, this doesn't make them worth a lot of money. It simply makes them rare. And usually sterile.
Also, for the record, "calico" is not a breed, but a coloration. According the Cat Fancier's Association, there are 16 breeds that come in the calico coloration.
2006-09-19 10:11:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Absolutely no more then any other color cat. While they don't occur often they aren't "rare" nor are they worth money. Infact a calico male is usually sterile so can't even be used in a planned breeding program.
2006-09-19 10:21:53 · answer #3 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Now if it were a Calico hairless cat, I would say it might be worth something. Probably good for a free adoption on craigslist.
2006-09-19 10:26:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calico males are extremely rare, but calico itself is not considered a special breed, so probably not much as far as monetary value..
2006-09-19 10:14:40 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm guessing that they would be worth alot since it's rare to find a male calico. Usually you only see females.
2006-09-19 10:09:52 · answer #6 · answered by american_pitbull2006 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I have never seen a male calico. the Calico gene is lethal to male cats so that is why you never see one. Are you positive it is a male. I would have to guess 99.9% no.
2006-09-19 17:03:22 · answer #7 · answered by errin24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i got a free male calico so they are rare but not worth alot
2006-09-19 11:38:27 · answer #8 · answered by carsonbug 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Worth? What, you want to sell your calico male cat? I don't even LIKE cats and I think that's pretty mean...........
2006-09-19 10:15:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
male calicos are almost never found you could make ALOT of it, you could also keep so you can say you have one...
2006-09-20 09:28:36 · answer #10 · answered by ama 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋