Other factors, such as breed and environment also come into play. I believe that each cat has a unique and special personality, and color is only one aspect of what may play into making kitty who she is. I found conflicting information on this particular coloring – some say cats with this coloring can be mischievous and a bit frantic, while others say they are laid back and mellow. They can be very loyal to their family, often to one person in particular, and can be real lap cats.īlue, Cream, Gray, and Lilac Cats Image Credit: Anna Hoychuk, ShutterstockĬats that have lighter coat colors all carry the same gene, called the dilution gene. The tabby pattern is one of the most common exhibited by both wild and domestic felines and is easily distinguished by an M-shaped marking on the forehead. This is the same pigment that is responsible for red hair in humans. Females tend to be more laid back than males.īlack and White Cats Image credit: liuksena, Pixabayīlack and white cats (some are known as tuxedo cats when their coat pattern resembles a tuxedo jacket) are said to be even tempered and placid, but they can also be wanderers. Ginger cats get their orange color from a specific pigment called pheomelanin. Cats with this coloring can be laid back and affectionate, but can also have a bit of a temper. Orange cats are usually males (only one out of five orange cats is female). Ginger, Orange and Red Cats Image credit: Pixabay

They are said to be good hunters, but they can have a tendency to roam. Black cats can be stubborn and friendly at the same time.

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