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*~Calico Cats~*

Why male Calico Cats are rare.Why male Calico Cats are rare.

Chromosomes Every cat has 38 chromosomes, half from Every cat has 38 chromosomes, half from

their mom and half from their dad!their mom and half from their dad!

Genetic Defect

Male Calico cats only happen when a Male Calico cats only happen when a genetic defect takes place. This happens genetic defect takes place. This happens when the chromosomes match up to XXY.when the chromosomes match up to XXY.

Genetic Defect 2

When the chromosomes match up to XXY When the chromosomes match up to XXY your very lucky. They sell as much as your very lucky. They sell as much as $4,000 per kitten! $4,000 per kitten!

Male cat traits

Male cats sell for so much money because Male cats sell for so much money because they cannot reproduce. Due to the male cat they cannot reproduce. Due to the male cat having some female cat chromosomes!having some female cat chromosomes!

Remember:

Before you give away a calico cat, make Before you give away a calico cat, make sure it’s not a male. Because you could sell sure it’s not a male. Because you could sell it for a lot of Moneyit for a lot of Money

Male Calico cat Pictures

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