Kellie on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
Very surprised by the outcome of the black and white cats. I expected the finding of those cats to be more laid back and less aggressive. I've had a calico cat before. She was really sweet, but...
View Articlesprobyn on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
Interesting article on cat colors. I personally don't feel color has anything to do with inherent aggressiveness. I've had many cats over the years, calicos, strays of many colors, Maine coon cats,...
View ArticleCarol on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
My late gray and white male was the 'bestest' boy ever. Calm, patient, loving, even thru painful heath problems and end of life issues. His was a dark gray, not the pale gray color - maybe that makes a...
View ArticleJeanne Rasmussen on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
I foster kittens and I don't believe true behavior appears until the cat becomes closer to an adult. I adopted one of my fosters. She is a tortie. As I was returning the litter of kittens to the...
View ArticleJulia on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
I find orange and white male tend to be very affectionate. Torties and calicos seem to be unpredictable sometimes "crazy" acting. My black, black/white and gray/white cats are more skittish, jumps at...
View ArticlePamela on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
I love this topic- we've discussed it many times in our family. Our first cat was a calico- and she was a MESS! BUT, this may have related more to her upbringing ( mainly my poor parenting skills) than...
View ArticleSusan MacArthur on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
Love this article. As a breeder of Persian cats, I always have a color chart of potential colors my breedings can produce as it helps me in identifying the color and/or sex of kittens as early as one day.
View Articlejennifer on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
interesting topic. we have one white kitty and one black kitty. both are very affectionate and vocal - with us and with each other!
View ArticlePatricia Mckissick on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
As a breeder and a pet parent, I have read articles about this subject. I have also heard many opinions about the connection between coat color and personality. From what I have read and heard the coat...
View ArticleJoshua Agin on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
This is also true for dogs as well. All to often, I talk to puppy buyers as to why we SHOULD NOT breed for color. There is a ton of great information in this article. As, a dog person these blogs help...
View ArticleAmanda on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
I'm the odd woman out, I've never owned a cat! Just dogs. It would be interesting to see if this holds any weight in the dog community? Like many others have mentioned, I think behavior is influenced...
View ArticleMoira on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
I thought the article was interesting. I have both a tortie and a tortie-co. The tortie is very shy, and comes out only at special times to socialize and have affection. While the torte-co, who...
View ArticleRegina on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
Very interesting article, Dr Jane! Cats are such funny creatures. We have an orange tabby, a blue and a gray and white fluffy kitty. All boys and all droolers! I've heard that drooling means they love...
View ArticleAmelia Johnson on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
This was a very well researched article. Cat color-related behavior will remain a mystery...
View ArticleColleen on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
I am a former breeder and show hall addict, now I do rescue only. So, I have met many cats of many colors over the years. I have heard all of the same views regarding a cat's color as it relates to its...
View ArticleCarol Z on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
I always thought colors on a cat dictated behavior. I have a tortishell cat who will be 18 years old. She was born at my house so I have watched her grow up. She was always a biter and a little...
View ArticleRebecca Forrest on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
Interesting idea. I haven’t had enough cats to draw any conclusions myself (but then I doubt if any one person CAN have enough cats for that). Based on my statistically limited exposure to cats, I...
View ArticleDave R on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
I don't believe that a cat's color dictates any behavior predilections. Bunky, our calico, was an affectionate cat with a wonderful sense of her housemates' moods and needs. I came home from an...
View ArticleDar on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
I have always loved gray cats. I find them to be very affectionate, sociable, playful get independent. And I have such great memories of my orange and white cats being very Affectionate and playful as...
View ArticleL. on Does Coat Color Predict Feline Behavior?
Our three indoor fixed sibling kitties are quite the opposite as described in this article! Our female light "muted tortie" girl is a complete precious sweetheart! She is truly as sweet as can be with...
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