With their colorful splotches of fur, calicos are some of the most easily recognized cats. However, calico is not a breed, but rather a color pattern. Any breed of domestic cat with a tri-color coat ...

Cats are beautiful animals that can come in a wide array of colors and patterns. The most common primary colors found in cats are red and black as well as white. Cat lovers are all familiar with ...

**Calico Cats Are Not a Breed**: Calico refers to the color pattern, not a breed. **Mostly Female**: Due to their chromosomal makeup, almost all calico cats are female. **Diverse Naming Options**: ...

Editor’s note: Dr. Lee Pickett has retired, but Creators continues to distribute columns from her archives. This one is from 2021. Q: I adopted a calico cat from a shelter that named him Joseph for ...