Domain: Eukaryota (organisms with cells containing a nucleus)
Kingdom: Animalia (animals)
Phylum: Chordata (animals with a notochord, a flexible rod supporting the body)
Class: Mammalia (animals that have mammary glands and fur)
Order: Carnivora (meat-eating mammals)
Family: Felidae (cats)
Genus: Felis (domestic cats)
Species: Felis catus (domestic cat)
Breed: Domestic shorthair (calico coloration is a pattern within this breed)
Important Note: "Calico" doesn't represent a specific breed, but rather a color pattern in cats. This pattern is characterized by patches of white, black, and orange fur.
Key Point: While a calico cat's taxonomy aligns with other domestic cats, the "calico" designation describes its unique coat pattern, not a distinct breed.