Being a cat person, I have many years of experiences with cats. At the present, bride Judy and I have one calico, one tabby (new) and "Kissa Poika", who is a black and white. It's VERY true what someone said earlier that calicos will growl at the storms and eventually drive them away. Calicos are afraid of NOTHING ... including common sense. I believe that calicos are the second brightest breed. CHEERS, Bob