However, the Dollar Cat, the Maneki Neko made for exports, shows the back of its paw. The color of Maneki Neko Tri-colored Maneki Neko Maneki Neko comes in many different colors. The most popular one is the tri-color. The tri-colored cat has been considered as a lucky charm world wide. The male Tri-colored version has been especially revered as the lucky cat by sailors all over the world.
Genetic study indicates the chances of a tri-color gene expressed in male cats are very small.
This is the reason why many Maneki Nekos are tri-colored. The second most popular color is white. Since the image of white is purity, some theories point out that the White Maneki Neko indicates purity by its white color. But my personal opinion is that it is just for the convenience of the manufacturers. Black Maneki Neko You will see quite a few black Maneki Nekos .