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That's a myth. A half-and-half face, with one side red and one side black, is a normal variation of the tortoiseshell pattern. It is very striking, but it doesn't indicate that the cat is a chimera. Although it is possible for a chimera to have a half-and-half face, most do not; most have random patching on the head and body.
Lots and lots of pictures of chimeras and mosaics here:
CAT CHIMERAS (MALE AND FEMALE)
When to suspect a chimera:
* Impossible combination of colors, patterns or hair lengths. For example, blue patches and black patches, or brown tabby and solid black.
* A male tortoiseshell may be XXY or a chimera.
Yes! Amazing explanation