What does calico look like?

Calico is a type of domestic cat that is known for its distinctive coat pattern, which is made up of large, irregular patches of two or more colors. The colors typically include black, white, and orange, although other colors may also be present, such as gray or brown. Calico cats are often described as having a "tortoiseshell" coat pattern, although the term "tortoiseshell" is technically used to refer to a specific tricolor coat pattern that is made up of black and orange patches.

Calico cats are not a breed of cat, but rather a type of coat pattern that can be found in a variety of different cat breeds, such as the American Shorthair, Persian, and Maine Coon. Calico cats are typically female, as the genes that determine their coat pattern are carried on the X chromosome. Male calico cats are rare and usually have a chromosomal abnormality.