Breeding and Showing Cats/calico breeding

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Expert: W - 9/28/2008


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Hi, I was wondering if someone could help me with this. I have a tortie (tortishell) cat that I would like to breed. What color male should I breed her to if I would like calicos in the litter? Will a black and white male and tortie female produce calicos? I have a choice of a red male, black male, or black and white male? Which of the three is the best option to produce calicos if bred with a tortie female? Thank you to anyone who can help.

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I think it is important that you know the background of the female and male pedigree to give a more accurate predition of colour
Please also see the link I have provided it may help in your decision making

http://www.cfa.org/breeds/chart-pointed.html#sex-linked

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I can answer questions on inbreeding of pedigree cats. Also when to inbreed and when not to inbreed. Also when to consider out crossing cats to help diversify the gene pool. I can also answer questions on how to get the best out of your cat at a show.

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I have bred animals for over 30 years. I am actively engaged on research into FIP and other feline diseases also investigating litter size variation as a consequence of breed.

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