Some said it was unfair and prejudicial to judge the feline based on its appearance.
But is there really a medically known tie between cat fur color and personality or intelligence?
The idea that fur color dictates personality isn’t as crazy as it sounds.
But that hasn’t been proven in domestic cats.
And cat fur color can vary even within the same breed.
Orange cats: Friendly but dim?
Orange cats also are pop culture favorites.
Morris the Cat, the 9 Lives cat food mascot and the comic-strip cats Garfield and Heathcliff are orange.
“From a marketing standpoint, it kind of makes sense,” she says.
‘Tortitude’ and playful tuxies
Got a tortoiseshell cat?
These cats can be from many different breeds, but have a distinctive tricolor coat.
Does your tortie seem especially sassy and lively?
That fits the stereotype about their color pattern, too.
“Tortoiseshells are known for being more spicy and sassy.”
“And of course, there’s been a long superstition surrounding black cats.
Each cat has their own unique personality.”
