Is a cat’s temperament determined by color? I have been reading some interesting studies. Mini Cooper says she is never ‘naughty!’ Does your color match your temperament?
http://messybeast.com/colour-tempment.htm
Colour | Character Attributes | ||
“-” indicates no info | Persian (Longhair) | British Shorthair | Moggies (mixed breed) |
Black | loyal, suspicious of strangers | good-natured | stubborn, friendly, sociable |
White | calm, peaceful | streetwise and friendly | timid |
Red (Ginger) | polite | – | shifty, unpredictable, unfriendly, laid back but with fiery tempers |
Cream | even-tempered | – | – |
Blue (Grey) | gentle | quiet, affectionate Possibly inherited from interbreeding with Korats and Russian Blues |
Calm, peaceable |
Blue-Cream (DiluteTortie) | – | lively | Mischievous. |
Tortoiseshell | maternal | quick-witted | Naughty, hot-tempered, temperamental |
Calico (Tortie & White) | calm, sweet-natured | – | Naughty, lively |
Black & White Bi-Colour | placid | even-tempered, friendly | wanderers. |
Tabby | equable | good-natured | Languid, home-loving, good pets. |
Spotted | – | affable | – |
Black Smoke | relaxed | good natured (inherited from Persians) | – |
Pewter/Shaded Silver | very affectionate and sweet natured | – | – |
Cameo | languorous | – | – |
Colourpoint/Himalayan | gentle, spirited but not demonstrative This colour originated in Siamese cats. |
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Chocolate/Lilac | outgoing, inquisitive These colours were introduced from Himalayans i.e. trace back to Siamese. |
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I cannot imagine a life without cats!
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