
Calico is a color scheme, not a breed. Think of it as a white cat with patches. Black and orange are the patch colors we most commonly think of, but the patches may instead be cream or brown, or colors cat breeders identify as blue, lilac, cinnamon and fawn.
The colors should appear in big patches. If not, if the patches are small or there are stripes, it's not an official calico cat.
Calico cats can have long hair, or short. Their tails may be there, or not. And they can be any of 16 different breeds.
Unpredictable genetic factors make it nearly impossible to breed a calico cat. They are happy accidents.
Calico unlikely to be named Cal
What's in a name - Callie or Calie?

Callie is a popular name for calico cats, and Callie is the preferred spelling. (There are 47,700 Google hits for sites with Callie+calico, and only 1,800 with Calie+calico.)
Among all cat breeds, Callie is the 40th most popular name.

Calico the Lucky Beckoning Cat Maneki-Neko
wealthy samurai Lord to an impoverished temple where he made a generous donation.Today Maneki-neko cat figurines, one hand in the air , beckoning, bring luck to homes and businesses around the world.
It's said that in the Appalachian region of East Tennessee, some folks believe that petting a calico cat brings good luck.

Refrigerator magnet picturing a
Maneki-neko cat.
Maneki Neko on Amazon
Happy Cat, Maneki Neko #KT6/KC
3 3/4 inch tall Japanese Maneki Neko with traditional one hand raised. Made in Japan, boxed.
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Lucky Cat: He Brings You Good Luck
Hardcover Book: Lucky Cat: He Brings You Good Luck
by Laurel Wellman
Amazon Price: $11.21 (as of 07/26/2008)
Big Maneki Neko Lucky CAT Sculpture
This LIFE SIZE original Lucky Cat will look wonderful in your home or garden setting. An American version of the classic Asian Cat Collectible Maneki Neko(Beckoning Cat). Cast from an original carving by world renowned artist,Peter Tyber The raised paw gesture invites good fortune! 11 1/4" H x 6 1/2" W x 9" diameter *For longer life protect from extreme weather conditions
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
100 Cats Who Changed Civilization: History's Most Influential Felines
100 Cats Who Changed Civilization: History's Most Influential Felines by Sam Stall
Amazon Price: $10.17 (as of 07/26/2008)
Lucky Maneki Neko Cat Welcome Plaque
Lucky Maneki Neko Cat Welcome Plaque made of cast stone, 9" tall x 8 1/2" wide x 1 1/2" deep
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Calico Cats in the Blogs
- 2008 Calico Cats Picture Gallery - featuring photo of calico cat Hanna
- Calico cats represent the brilliant rainbow of colors in a sunny July day. Of all cat color patterns...
- Calico Cat Teapot Tea Japanese Zen Art Handmade Necklace
- Calico Tea Meditation The water has been poured over the tea, but the empty cups must wait until the...
- I would show you a picture but...
- (I am feeling a bit snarky - I learned from the best, my boy cat, RB!) Please let me not feel _____...
- Cat and Dog People
- Cats make you come to where they are and dogs come to you wagging their tail, getting up into your l...
State cat of Maryland
Calico Cat Photos on Flicker
Photos of Calico Cats
- Calico cat pictures on Wikipedia
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- Calico cat pictures on Google
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- Calico cat pictures on About.com
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- Great photos from Janipurr Japanese Bobtails
- Nice photos, nice site.
Calico Cat Books and Treasures at Amazon
Hello, Calico!
Cute rhyming book for preschoolers. Karma Wilson (Author), Buket Erdogan (Illustrator)
Amazon Price: $7.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Calico Cat Ktty Kitten Sitten Kitten Paperweight
"Silkscreened cotton kittyweight/paperweight filled with hypoallergenic fiberfill and weighted with plastic pellets. Made in the USA. Measures 4" high, 6" long. Design by Leslie Anderson."
Amazon Price: $8.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Clearly Charming I Love Calico Cat Italian Charm Bracelet Link
Clearly Charming I Love Calico Cat Italian Charm Bracelet Link made of enameled stainless steel, 9mm / 3/8"
Amazon Price: $3.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Calico Cat Die-Cut Wit & Wisdom Magnet
Amazon Price: $3.50 (as of 07/26/2008)
Angel Kitten Christmas Ornament Calico Kitty Cat
Amazon Price: (as of 07/26/2008)
Warm Whiskers Calico Cat Aromatherapy PIllow Neck Wrap
Warm Whiskers Calico Cat Aromatherapy PIllow Neck Wrap
Amazon Price: $35.99 (as of 07/26/2008)
Links to interesting calico cat sites
- Japanese Bobtails
- Interesting discussion of cats in Japan
- Wiki Calicos & Tortoisehell cats
- As always, lots of of information on Wikipedia.
- Diluted Beauty
- Check out this photo of a gorgeous dilute (blue/cream) calico British Shorthair. The photo was taken by Chanan Photography and it's copyrighted so please don't steal.
Cats don't have a patent on calico

There are calico goldfish. The one pictured is an Organda.
There was a pirate named Calico Jack.

There is a town in Arkansas named Calico Rock. A gun manufacturer.
And a gzillion miles of fabric.
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