Can male cats have more than two colors?

It is unusual, but not completely unheard of. See the cat in my profile pic? He's a guy too. There are some genetical inhibitors involved where several-coloured males are concerned (something about the X chromosome or whatnot), but there are exceptions from the rule. read more

More than two colors, sure—just not (usually) more than two patterns. Yours is a very pretty mackerel tabby and white, and that tabby pattern is made of many different shades of brown. There are some situations in which a male cat can have more than two patterns, but they’re all genetic glitches and relatively rare. read more

A male would have to possess two X and one Y chromosomes to be a calico cat. This can happen, but very rarely. According to a study at the College of Veterinary Medicine in Missouri, one out of 3,000 calico colored cats is male. read more

Not ALL tri colored cats, just the vast majority. It is really rare to find a male calico or tortie. That is what is usually referred to by 3 colors, a calico or tortie. Other types of cats have three colors or more all blended together and can be male or female. read more