2007-07-03 06:13:09 · 12 answers · asked by lilangie 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender
Virtually all tortoiseshell or calico cats are females. Occasionally a male is born (the rate is approximately 1 in 3,000. This is to do with their genes. Im to thick to explain the ins and outs but have a look at the link below and it will let you all.
2007-07-03 06:33:27 · answer #1 · answered by Snuffy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, they are always female. It is due to a genetic reason that links tortoiseshell cat colouring to the female gene.
Much the same as white haired and blue-eyed cats are always deaf.
2007-07-03 13:17:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is rare for a Torti to be male but it can happen(same thing with Calico).
2007-07-03 13:16:03 · answer #3 · answered by IndyT- For Da Ben Dan 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have had hundreds of cats in my life and have never seen a male calico or totoiseshell. I have heard that if you have one it is worth a lot of money, but I do not think that they are happen.
ADDED: white cats with blue eyes are more likly to be deaf, but not ALWAYS. We have only have one that was deaf that had blue eyes and two with yellow eyes. And a lot more white with blue eyes that were not.
2007-07-03 13:18:49 · answer #4 · answered by Summertime 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes - your friend is confusing calico cats - of which there are no males!
2007-07-03 13:16:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most are female, but males do exist.
2007-07-03 13:17:01 · answer #6 · answered by shermynewstart 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Gay gay gay, this is not a pet section, but yes you do and as an owner of one what else can i say
2007-07-04 04:10:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-07-03 13:15:34 · answer #8 · answered by lastofthewonderfullpeople 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Occasionally you do, but they are very rare, and mostly sterile.
2007-07-05 20:00:16 · answer #9 · answered by Annie D 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes! I had one.
2007-07-03 13:16:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋