6 Facts You (Probably) Didn't Know About Calico Cats

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0:00 What Are Calico Cats?
0:19 1. Calico is a Tricolor Pattern
1:28 2. Calico Cats Are Virtually Always Female
2:50 3. All Calico Cats Are Secretly Tabbies
3:46 4. Calico Cats Aren't All Orange, Black, and White
4:06 5. The Name "Calico" Comes From Fabric
4:36 6. Calico Cats May Have Distinct Personalities
6:09 Tell Us About Your Calico Cats!

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[АнастасияГвоздик-вт]

I had one calico cat in the past - she was not aggressive at all, but preferred to be left alone. Then I used to live with a red cat - he liked to sleep with someone and to play, but he didn’t liked to be petted. And now I live with another calico cat - she is like a little baby, she is so social, she wants to be carried, petted and played with all the time. Also she sleeps with us and gets upset if we leave. But interestingly she is very territorial and she will have a tantrum, if some other animal passes next to our house.

[mario-qiyw]

I’ve only had one calico and she was the sweetest, most maternal cat I’ve seen. She had a fun personality and slapped our golden retriever if he trespassed on her space. I’d love to adopt another calico, but I’ve had a hard time finding one at shelters and rescues.

[misskring]

*I rescued a calico kitten I saw in the hospital where my mum was admitted. She’s 2.4 years old now, and she’s the chillest cat we ever have at home. She’s very introverted and quickly fears things, noises, and new people. She also likes being alone and rarely plays with my other cats. Unlike my other two male cats, she doesn’t like playing rough. She’s also not a very active cat, so according to her vet, she’s overweight for a domestic shorthair. We are now making her play and jump more so she can burn fat and lose weight to keep her healthy.*

[janetsilverman]

My beautiful 7year old rescue calico is a very sweet, affectionate lap cat. I don’t believe she fits the typical temperament description. She’s an absolute pleasure-best cat in the world ❤❤❤

[threnody]

I just got a dilute calico a few weeks ago!! She is very playful but sweet, purrs and follows me around constantly. She’s only a year old. She nips a little bit when she’s excited or annoyed but not hard. I love her!!

[marianneprescott]

My Calico just seems to be smarter than any other cat I have had in the past. If I tell her to go into the kitchen and eat her food rather than have a treat she looks me in the eye and just does what is asked. She just does odd things. When I have a dropper to squeeze medicine in her mouth she just turns looks at me and opens her mouth wide and takes her med. I’ve had cats all my life and she is just different. She does not like being held, and will not lay on any laps..she sleeps right next to me, not on me. Anyway, she is a wonderful cat a beautiful.

[edschulhof]

I had a female calico cat for 15 years. She was an indoor/outdoor cat. Later in life, she wanted to be outside all the time. She never left our backyard, so we let her stay out. Roxy was very independent. She would only eat one kind of food. If there was a light rain, she would sit with her legs tucked under and stay out in it.

[Murphlind]

Great video. We have been adopted by a stray dilute calico who we rescued off a roof. She has quite the personality. We are certain that we were catfished because when she was trying to get us to let her in the house, she was the sweetest thing ever. Once we did the real “cattitude” came out. She believes she owns the place now🐱

[rur]

My calico was a sassy, feisty girl but she was an affectionate love bug at the same time

[karlaskitties]

We actually have 4 calicos. 2 of them standard patch, one long hair, one short. Both very opinionated but 95% very loving as well. Then 2 adorably beautiful dilute calico tabby sisters. Got them as bottle babies - foster fail. One is a brat and just absolutely does what she wants. Climbs out over fenced in porch, opens drawers and doors but also sweet. Her sister docile and loving. And both so pretty

[judih.]

Ive had one Calico and she was very vocal, and quite the lover. She craved affection. I couldn't pet or brush her without she getting excited.

[Jxnette]

I have a calico cat my brother found as a newborn in the street, she’s now 3 and she’s the biggest blessing. She loves being babied, loves kisses, she gives everyone except me an attitude if it isn’t the right time to pet. She loves when I sing to her, especially if I place her name in the song, i try not to cry because it upsets her a lot, she’s the sweetest little baby. She has an extra thumb and an extra toe, she has cute spots on her lips and her white paws. She has a black mask like robin and her snout is white except her nose is black it was shaped like a heart when it first started to come in. She’s quite perfect, one ear is orange and one is black. My grey white Siberian is calm and lovely, she doesn’t like cuddles but allows to be petted, she’s super sweet and protective but very independent. Unlike my calico who is needy and loves being cuddled.

[Barbarra]

We had a beautiful male Calico for many years, sweet as sugar, I think he inherited the ginger gene for being a loving cat. Sure do miss him!

[ashncats]

My calico female cat definitely has that attitude! My family and I call her "the queen of Sheba, " because she acts like she is the queen of the house! She has a tendency to bully the other cats, and acts aggressive even to her own kittens. My family knows not mess with her as she gives us the "death stare" lol. Great video BTW! 😼😼😻

[lisacurfman]

I have a long haired calico who is sweet and drools like crazy. She's a boss that doesn't take crap from my other cats.

[fannylelorrain]

I adopted a female calico 3 years ago, and she is a weirdo: since she was a kitten she loves armpits. She will put her face in my armpit, her paws around my shoulder, and go crazy on the sniffing (I swear I am a clean person 🤣). She is also super chatty, always talking and makes so many different types of noise. She is sweet and loves to cuddle, not aggressive at all!

[Kimipu]

I've had 2 calicos - my first was "traditional" black/orange, also a polydactyl, and had endless patience. Her sassiness was entirely concentrated in her air raid siren meows when picking her up from the vet lol. She'd never draw her nails or anything, just MOOOWWWW and give you a look 🧐
My current one is a 15 year old dilute calico (grey and beige) and is ~*SPICY*~. Personality wise, she follows me around like a dog but is still cuddly, just on her own terms (usually at night when I need to go to bed...). This one I frequently think was a blessing it is she didn't get thumbs or the trouble we'd ALL be in 😂. She has that tortitude 100% and she's not afraid to use it 😤💅

[kellylingus]

I have torbie's. But, Daisy, the one with more orange loves the sound of her hiss. She also bites me, on the bicep first, to relax and snuggle with me. She is a guard cat too

[cynsen]

My tortie is a bit aloof. She is the daughter of a long haired affectionate tabby but she displays none of these feelings. I’ve gotta wait till she’s in the mood before I can pet her. And that only lasts for about a minute. But, all in all, I love my Robbie just as much as my Luc, even though it doesn’t look like she loves me back. Kitties!

[Smitty]

My wife and I rescued a Calico about 8 years ago and at the time I wasn't a cat person, but she changed all that. Chillest animal I have ever owned.