Cats with this genetically inherited trait are most commonly found along the East Coast of North America.
Snowshoes were first produced in Philadelphia when a Siamese breeder's cat gave birth to three kittens with white feet.
While nobody knows for sure where Calico cats originated, it's thought that they were initially found in Egypt.
They were used for vermin control and quickly spread throughout the country as street and farm cats.
Siamese, popular short-haired breed of domestic cat originally from Thailand, a country whose official name was Siam until 1939.
The breed is very popular in Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland, and France.
The variety is native to Japan, though it is now found throughout the world.