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I thought this thread should go in genetics but it seems that option is closed. If there is a better place for this question pls go ahead and move it.
I have a question about calicos and tortoiseshell colours.
Simply: when does a tortoiseshell stop being tortie and start being calico?
I have one of each, the one I call calico is all white underneath, from her paws to her belly to her neck and nose, she is lovely white. The white extends about half way around her neck and over her mouth and nose to just a bit above her eyes.
The rest of her is a mottled mix of orange and black and some mixed black and lighter hairs, wouldn't exactly call it gray.
The other cat is mostly black with light orange almost tan bits and swirls, the only white she has is on her front toes and a little more on her back feet.
Imho two classic examples, but some cats are not so clear cut so are there actual rules, this much white or if it extends past the hocks and knees of belly patches it is calico?
Thanks for the help.
I have a question about calicos and tortoiseshell colours.
Simply: when does a tortoiseshell stop being tortie and start being calico?
I have one of each, the one I call calico is all white underneath, from her paws to her belly to her neck and nose, she is lovely white. The white extends about half way around her neck and over her mouth and nose to just a bit above her eyes.
The rest of her is a mottled mix of orange and black and some mixed black and lighter hairs, wouldn't exactly call it gray.
The other cat is mostly black with light orange almost tan bits and swirls, the only white she has is on her front toes and a little more on her back feet.
Imho two classic examples, but some cats are not so clear cut so are there actual rules, this much white or if it extends past the hocks and knees of belly patches it is calico?
Thanks for the help.