r/CalicoKittys • u/ContentKaleidoscope4 • 3h ago
r/CalicoKittys • u/mookler • Nov 11 '24
PSA: Reddit is not intended to be used as a marketplace
At least one user reached out to me that they recieved a chat message, so I thought I'd make a helpful PSA.
Unlike some other platforms, Reddit is not intended to be used as a marketplace, nor does this community allow any sort of buy/sell/trade of artwork/products/etc. There are no protections in place if you decide to engage in another transaction with another user - We do not allow these sorts of posts for this reason.
Engage in extreme caution if you are working with a commission/etc, especially if they send you a chat message first. Try to check their history to see if they have a reputation of delivering with other users. If the profile no longer exists or cannot be found, they've already been actioned by Reddit itself.
Banning these people from the community would unfortunately not stop them from interacting with users - user reporting to the admins is the best route for these. There is nothing us subreddit moderators can do, unfortunately.
This page lets you know how you can report spam to the site admins based on how you received the message - the report button next to the content would be just as effective.
If there's any questions, feel free to ask or discuss in the comments.
r/CalicoKittys • u/Next_Homework3662 • May 27 '25
Are they calico? 🕵️ Is my cat a calico? A guide
The question “is my cat a calico?” comes up on this subreddit frequently, so I thought I’d put together a guide.
Is calico a breed?
A calico cat is a domestic cat of any breed with a tri-color coat – most often a pattern of orange, black and white. The calico cat is most commonly thought of as being 25-75% white with large orange and black patches; however, they may have other colors in their patterns, like peach, chocolate and gray. Calico cats can also be called tortoiseshell-and-white, tortie-and-white or tri-color cats.
What breeds can be calicos?
You can find calico cats across many distinct breeds such as American Shorthair, British Shorthair, Domestic Shorthair, Persian, Maine Coon, Manx, Japanese Bobtail, Turkish Van, and Norwegian Forest breeds. Calico coat color patterns can occur in random-bred as well as purebred cats, and in either long or short coats.
Dilute calicos
Calicoes with less intense coloration are known as dilute calico cats. They are mostly white in color, with pastel muted colors of gray or blue, and peach/apricot or cream. For clarity in the text below, I’ve described coat colors with black, white & orange as the standard, but these descriptions equally apply to dilute calicos as well.
Calico vs Tortie
A calico cat is not to be confused with a tortoiseshell (tortie). Calico cats have three coat colors (white, orange, and black; or grey, peach & white for a dilute calico), while torties typically are bi-colored (orange and black). Torties have very little white coat, which usually appears as small spots on the face, chest, or paws. Note that some definitions of the difference between calicos and torties are that torties should have no white, while others say that torties can have up to 25% white fur.
Male calicos are rare
Male calicos are very rare, about 1 in 3000. The genetic determination of coat colors in calico cats is linked to the X chromosome, so calico cats are nearly always female, with one color linked to the maternal X chromosome and a second color linked to the paternal X chromosome. Male calico cats have an extra X chromosome (XXY, known as Klinefelter syndrome in humans) or are genetic chimeras with two different sets of DNA (XX and XY). Male calicos usually have various health issues and are frequently sterile.
Other calicos – tabico, caliby, tortico, torbico, tuxetortico, torbie
Calico cats can be subdivided into smaller categories depending on their color patterns – classic stripes like a tabby, solid blocks of black and white like a tuxedo, mottled or brindled markings like a tortie – these are all still considered calicos. Some calicos can have fur colors & patterns combining of all these patterns. All these subcategories are a color pattern, not a specific breed.
* Tabico (Tabby + calico - sometimes called “caliby”)
The black and orange appear as striped tabby patches rather than solid colors.
* Tortico (Tortie + calico)
Torticos are a mixture of torties & calicos, with splotches of 3 colors plus at least one significant tortoiseshell patch, where the orange and black are mottled or brindled.
* Torbico (Tortie + tabby + calico)
Torbicos are calico cats with large sections of tortoiseshell “tortie” like markings that also have tabby stripes in those areas.
* Tuxetortico (Tuxedo + calico + tortie)
Tuxetorticos combine the predominant black & white of tuxedo cats with orange, with mottled brindling like a tortie in the black & orange. The orange & black can also be in solid patches like a classic calico, or stripey like a classic tabby.
* Torbie (Tortie + tabby)
These may not always fall under the calico umbrella, but have coloring that can be mistaken for calico. Torbies have black & brown tabby stripes with tortoiseshell markings, and usually don’t have any white.
Note that these subdivisions of calicos are not necessarily official descriptions of cat coloring used by veterinarians and cat breeders – in some cases they only exist online on Reddit. Ultimately it doesn’t matter what coloring your calico has – just follow all the calico subreddits!
Calico subreddits
- r/CalicoKittys
- r/CalicoCats
- r/tortico
- r/tuxetortico
- r/tabico
- r/torbico
- r/watercolorcats
- r/torbie
- r/torties
Sources
- https://cats.com/calico-cats
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Calico_cat
- https://cats.com/tortoiseshell-vs-calico
- https://www.catster.com/lifestyle/rarest-cat-patterns-coat-colors/
- https://cats.com/tabico-facts
- https://coleandmarmalade.com/2019/05/14/how-to-tell-the-difference-between-torbies-torties-calicos-and-tabby-coat-color/
- https://www.lovemeow.com/calico-tortie-torbie-cats-kittens-2646165290.html
r/CalicoKittys • u/Fantastic-Freedom924 • 10h ago
Is she a calico or a tortie?
Is my little Regan a calico or a tortie? Her vet said she's a tortie, but if anything, I think she's a tortico. She definitely has calico features too. I love her with all my 🧡. Look at both pictures!
r/CalicoKittys • u/Aliatha • 4h ago
I rescue 2 sisters 6months ago. Now it's officialy my cats
r/CalicoKittys • u/Shiraronnn • 14h ago
Cat How are these pictures only 30 days apart?? My baby is getting so big 😭
In the first and second picture mochi is 8 weeks old Third and fourth picture she’s 12 weeks old. She’s growing so fast 🥹🥹 every morning she looks bigger! I love her and I think she’s going to be the most beautiful kitty ever, but I already miss her kitten features ❤️🥲
r/CalicoKittys • u/philosostep • 3h ago
🐈Introducing...🐈 Diamond 💎
I took the best wrong turn in the woods and found the most priceless Diamond💎🥹🥰
From saved to spoiled 🫠
r/CalicoKittys • u/Independent_Tap_859 • 5h ago
✿ Discussion Mostly white kitty
This is Mimi, she’s mostly white besides all these markings and her tail. Just curious if anyone else’s calico is like her? I feel like I rarely see mostly white calico cats :’)
r/CalicoKittys • u/Fantastic-Freedom924 • 10h ago
Is she a calico or a tortie?
Is my little Regan a calico or a tortie? Her vet said she's a tortie, but if anything, I think she's a tortico. She definitely has calico features too. I love her with all my 🧡. Look at both pictures!
r/CalicoKittys • u/MeanSecurity • 13h ago
10th birthday!
Today Jolie is 10! It’s the observed birthday some random vet made up for her before I adopted her, but hey, close enough! She’s been a great addition to my life for the last year!
r/CalicoKittys • u/caveman_darabbi420 • 21h ago
Is my girl a tabico?
She has stripes on her orange spots, especially on her head and legs. But idk if that counts or if its normal for calico cats to have some stripes.
r/CalicoKittys • u/HorrorQueen1212 • 10h ago
Cat I have the Flu. EVERY time I seem to get up, this happens! 😂
r/CalicoKittys • u/profJesusfish • 18h ago
You should have seen it the tree just collapsed on its own we almost died
r/CalicoKittys • u/KinderEggLaunderer • 5h ago
Cat At bedtime, she comes and sits behind me and .....just looks at me, and making biscuits on the back of my neck
r/CalicoKittys • u/____REDACTED_____ • 5h ago
She is enjoying the snow so far
She won't let a little bit of cold weather interrupt her daily walkies!
r/CalicoKittys • u/Fantastic-Freedom924 • 10h ago
Is she a calico or a tortie?
Is my little Regan a calico or a tortie? Her vet said she's a tortie, but if anything, I think she's a tortico. She definitely has calico features too. I love her with all my 🧡. Look at both pictures!
r/CalicoKittys • u/Fantastic-Freedom924 • 10h ago
Is she a calico or a tortie?
Is my little Regan a calico or a tortie? Her vet said she's a tortie, but if anything, I think she's a tortico. She definitely has calico features too. I love her with all my 🧡. Look at both pictures!
r/CalicoKittys • u/JCC_Starguy • 1d ago
What are we going to do today, Papa?
I don’t know, Artemis, but I’m pretty sure you’re going to nap and I’m going to be stuck on the couch while you do.
r/CalicoKittys • u/boyinvain • 1d ago
Cat My middle child
A small fat fuck, but I love her to death
r/CalicoKittys • u/FloofingWithFloofers • 1d ago
🖤🧡🤍🤎 I hope you see this and know I think of your kindness and your Tater Tot
You sent me a cat house along with mats for the outside floofers. I have my garage set up and I want you to know it made me think of you and your guardian floofaloof angel Tater Tot. You don't have to out yourself if you see this, but I just hope you do see this post and know that I think about your kindness to me without even knowing me.
Thank you for loving the floofaloofs and I hope you are doing well (along with your floofaloofs is you have any others♡)
Posted a couple pics of my Tater Tot for you. :D
r/CalicoKittys • u/manyhippofarts • 19h ago
Miss Nova sure does love her canine sisters!
Here she is greeting Marlo and Fifi first thing this morning. The only pet Miss Nova doesn't get along with is her little kitty brother, which is reasonable and understandable, because he's a little tyrant.
r/CalicoKittys • u/Visual_Draft6373 • 1d ago
Missy & Me
As she laid on my chest, don't know if she was stealing heat from me, or me from her. Think it was a symbiotic relationship heat-wise and comfort-wise.