2006-11-02 20:34:36 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Cats
I agree that it is very rare to find a three colour or calico cat male cat & I've heard that you do get them when they have an extra X chromome ... as I believe that someone has already explained to you. Apparently, male calicos are very rare & invariable infertile ... or so I've heard.
However, there are other three coloured cats out there ...
This marble Bengal has three colours ... maybe even four, if he has a white belly.
http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images16/BengalCat2.jpg
And this Ragdoll is dark brown, light brown & white.
http://www.digitale-katzenfibel.de/jpg/ragdoll.jpg
2006-11-03 02:41:59 · answer #1 · answered by Solow 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
because of genetics. The genes necessary to produce 3 colours (calico) are carried on the X chromosome. Without getting super-technical, in order for all 3 colours to be displayed in the fur, a cat needs some of the genes on one X chromosome, and some on the other X. This can only happen in female cats, as they (like human females) have 2 Xs. A male has one X and one Y.
The only way a male cat can be calico is if it has something genetically whacked-out with it, such as having 2 Xs and a Y, which although can happen, is exceedingly rare (as in humans).
2006-11-02 21:17:55 · answer #2 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The most of 3 colours fur is female,it because genetics.usually male cat only have 1 or 2 colours of his fur.if yes,it's very rare.
2006-11-03 02:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by luthfan d 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Hi there...male tricolours or known as torties (tortoise shells) are rare, however they can be found if you keep patiently searching.
Consider posting an ad in one of the free online classifieds that you are looking for a male tortie/calico. They are out there...just be patient and also scour the ads daily too in hopes of finding one.
More on Torties: http://www.messybeast.com/tricolours.htm
& male calico/torties:
http://www.messybeast.com/mosaicism.htm
Here's a Craigslist ad for a male tricolour cat in Washington state:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/pet/229773962.html (note the ad will be deleted after 7 days)
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2006-11-02 20:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A calico coat is genetic. It's part of the female genes. You won't find a male calico as it's not in their genetic make up. It's been said that scientists are willing to pay unbelievable prices for anyone that finds a male calico.
2006-11-02 20:40:30 · answer #5 · answered by andi b 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It sounds like you are looking for a calico, and I am unsure of the reasons but most are female. It has something to do with the genetics and mutated genes. *shrug* HTH and good luck in finding out more, I know I read that little bit of info at least 10 years ago.
2006-11-02 20:38:12 · answer #6 · answered by Star 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am not a genetics person, but it is genetially impossible to find a three color calico male cat. If you find a fertile one call the press!
2006-11-02 20:40:07 · answer #7 · answered by littlescreechowl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi because all cats that are of three colors are females...unless there is a rare male out there..just the way it works...Regards Jake
2006-11-02 20:37:48 · answer #8 · answered by Jake 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have a Seal Point Himalayan male cat. He is chocolate, cream and white. 3 colors. They do exist.
2006-11-02 23:58:57 · answer #9 · answered by tab42104 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
most 3 colour fur are female
2006-11-03 01:31:00 · answer #10 · answered by too4barbie 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋