How are black Calico cats as pets?

Definition of Calico. The term "calico" refers to a color pattern instead of a breed. A calico cat is defined as one who is black, white and either yellow, red or reddish-brown in color. They differ from tortoiseshell cats due to the presence of white. Tortoiseshells are black and either yellow, red or reddish-brown. read more

Black and calico are two different fur colors in cats. A black cat is all black. A calico has white base with spots in at least two other colors. So you can't get a cat that is both black and calico. Anyway, the fur color of a cat has little to do with how they are as pets. The breed and individual personality of the cat is more important. read more

"Calico cats are almost always female because the X chromosome determines the color of the cat, and female cats—much like all female mammals—have two X chromosomes, whereas male mammals, including common male cats, have one X and one Y chromosome. read more

Calico cats comprise a garden of cat colors, either vibrant reds, white and black, or more subdued flaxen, blue, and white. Learn more about calicos. Calico cats comprise a garden of cat colors, either vibrant reds, white and black, or more subdued flaxen, blue, and white. read more