BS: Calico Cats

Subject: RE: BS: Calico Cats
From: GUEST,ClaireBear
Date: 17 Jan 03 - 05:22 PM

I used to have one whose patches were gray, orange and white. Also ot-nay oo-tay ight-bray . . . but she was very sweet.

Subject: RE: BS: Calico Cats
From: Genie
Date: 17 Jan 03 - 05:19 PM

Calico cats have black, orange and white in their coats. One type is basically white with black and orange splotches here and there. A tortie (tortoise shell) has the three colors mixed together, sometimes in a tabby (striped or striped and sworled) pattern.

I believe the root of the word "calico," as in the fabric print, is Calcutta (or Calcutta's name in another language).

Genie

Subject: RE: BS: Calico Cats
From: GUEST,KateG
Date: 17 Jan 03 - 05:18 PM

A calico cat has distinct patches of black, orange/ginger and white. The colors should not run together. The coloration is the result of a genetic quirk, and almost always occurs in female cats. Male calicos are exceedingly rare, and when they do occur they are usually sterile. As far as I know, they are called calico cats on both sides of the Atlantic. Though, in the UK the term tortoise may (I'm not sure) also be applied to calicos.

My current calico cat is very pretty, but obviously chose beauty over brains. She was totally unphased by my acquisition of a new Rottweiler -- she clearly thought it was the old one who had died six months previously. She also growls at thunderstorms to make them go away (they do...eventually), and keeps the dust bunnies under our bed safe from maurading guests.

Hope this helps...and good luck with your song.

Subject: BS: Calico Cats
From: Llanfair
Date: 17 Jan 03 - 05:01 PM

This does have a musical connection, as it is research for a song I'm trying to write.
What EXACTLY is a calico cat? and what is the British version?
We have two kittens, since the old cat died. One is tortoiseshell, and the other black, white and stripey ginger in patches, with a white face, feet and neck. Is she a calico cat? Her eyes are yellow.

And how is Loki doing, Morticia? These two are at the manic stage that you described last year!!! I am covered in cat scratches where they have climbed my legs using claws for leverage!!

Cheers, Bron.