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While calico and tortoiseshell cats are typically female, one out of every 3,000 calico cats born is a male. Learn how this happens, and whether a male calico is especially valuable.
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Follow the intriguing medical case history of a Himalayan kitten born with two genetic abnormalities that produced a unique appearance; one that created an unusual eye and one of confused sexual identification.
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By adjusting the timing of the actual act of mating between the stud and queen, you can influence the sex of the kittens produced in a litter, tipping the scales in favor of producing more kittens of the sex you really want.
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Determining the sex of a newborn kitten is not always as simple as it sounds. Compare photos of young male and female kittens and learn what to look for.
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Because many breeders feel challenged when sexing their kittens, it is helpful to review the differences (and view illustrations) that occur in the genitals between the young kitten and an adult cat of each sex.
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An Abyssinian breeder discovers her kitten is suffering from an identity crisis.
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