Can Calicos be Male

A calico cat is a cat with spotted or tri-colored coat patterns with patches of orange tabby and black. Calico is not a breed. A cat with the calico coat pattern can be male or female. However, the gene that determines the orange color in cats is on the X chromosome making calicos almost always female. Male and female calicos can be orange, but it’s typically the male that is seen in the tabby pattern. In this case the male is often referred to as a ginger tom. Although it may be rare, it is not impossible for males to be calico and for females to be orange tabby cats. Give your vet a call if you’re not sure what color pattern your cat is. Your vet should be able to help you identify and name the pattern. Talk with your veterinarians Webster, NY to learn more about the calico pattern cat.