I heard somewhere that white cats are the most aggressive/skittish, followed by black cats and calicos. And that orange/tiger cats are the most docile and easy-going.
Is this true?? I have an orange cat and she is very good natured and laid back. But maybe that's just the way I raised her....
2006-08-30 04:22:59 · 14 answers · asked by ashcatash 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
I disagree with all those who say "no", because I've seen it. Orange tabbies are known for their docile personality. I've not heard about calicos, but the ones I've owned tended to be high-strung. When I got my first lynx Ragdoll, a mentor asked if she was different than a traditional Ragdoll. I said "no", but over the years, she has been more assertive than the others.
Naturally, upbringing has a lot to do with your cat's personality, but so do genetics.
Thus I say "Yes" to your question
2006-08-30 04:43:17 · answer #1 · answered by Ragdoll Kitty 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To some extent it could be true, but beginnings and upbringing are probably more important in determining a kittie's personality. I have only had 1 orange tabby and he was the most laid back, friendly cat ever. My vet told me that calicos and torties tend to be very assertive and 'opinionated'. I have found this to be very true. I currently have 1 calico and 1 tortie and my parents have a tortie. All 3 are sweet, lovable cats...when they want to be. If they don't feel like being sociable, they don't hesitate to let me know. I have had/known 3 black cats who were all quite skittish...but all 3 had been strays with (likely) unpleasant beginnings.
2006-08-30 04:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by just me 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read a book on that once and really there is nothing definitive to say about cats and coat colors. Certainly the tortoiseshells are almost universally known for their "tortitude". The book said that grey cats tend to be shyer than other colors.
Then I heard that sociability is carried on the cat father's genes.
2006-08-30 05:02:03 · answer #3 · answered by old cat lady 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. Because I have an Orange cat and he is rude. He only likes other people when he wants something from them. He's pushy and a bully. But so super hot!! I think its just who raises them and their personalities that makes a cat the way they are.
2006-08-30 04:28:36 · answer #4 · answered by Neev 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've never heard that either. I have a brown tonkinese and she's pretty assertive.
But I've actually heard that in horse herds the darker horses are more likely to be the alpha horses. But then I saw a herd dominated by a dapple gray mare. I think those ideas of color determining temperament are myth.
2006-08-30 04:40:35 · answer #5 · answered by redcarol57 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Orange Tiger bites the hell out of anything that moves. I really don't think coloring would be a sign of personality. Breed would be more of a concern.
2006-08-30 07:38:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nah i dont think so. My sister has two orange cats and they are two very different types. I dont think the colour has much to do with it.
2006-08-30 04:51:23 · answer #7 · answered by Joyce R 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To some extent I have an Orange tabby and she is PURE love. I have no experience with any other color but I guess their color is gene related ;)
2006-08-30 06:31:12 · answer #8 · answered by Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ Mom2two Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's not true. It's how you raise them. My black Josepha is the sweetest, most loving, purring cat I've ever known :)
2006-08-30 04:35:19 · answer #9 · answered by nelabis 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think color affects the personality. But I have noticed my Asian cats are reserved and stand-offish. My tabbies are friendly and silly.
2006-08-30 05:43:40 · answer #10 · answered by a_delphic_oracle 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋