A purr-fect Folkmanis feline has personality. This 20-inch black-tan-and-white CALICO CAT has soft, long-pile fabric that captures the identifiable look of this loving cat, while its paws and snout are created from shorter, white faux fur. A pink nose and long movable tail give the Calico the special touches needed to help bring her to life. Calico Cat has a movable mouth and front paws.

FACTS OF INTEREST:
The Calico is not a breed of cat. It is a color pattern of reddish and dark patches on a base of white fur, and can happen in any breed.


The name 'calico' comes from the South Indian port city of Calicut where a brightly colored cloth on a white background was made.


Calicos are almost all females. Two female genes, called X chromosomes, are needed to create the color patches.


Calicos are considered good luck. In the United States, they’re sometimes called 'money cats.' Japanese sailors take Calicos on ships to guard against storms.