Many people remember the old song about a black cat who, God forbid, crosses your path. Let's figure out whether the color of a cat truly imbues it with special qualities, or if it's just superstition.
Red cats
Red, golden, sunny cats. There's a popular belief that these colorful felines have a stubborn nature. Red cats are considered cheeky, nimble, and mischievous, with a quarrelsome and explosive nature. They are intelligent, bold, feisty, very independent, and possess a strong sense of self-worth.
There's a belief that the more red a cat's coat has, the more unbearable its character. And tiger stripes indicate a capricious, stubborn, and disobedient pet. They're provocative when playing—they'll jump on the curtains and even fall asleep in the frying pan.
The nature of fiery cats is often compared to that of the red fox, which is lazy and cunning. However, they are also credited with such qualities as boundless devotion, love for children, flexible intelligence, and sociability. They are selective in their relationships with each family member, choosing a favorite whom they will sometimes obey. Most often, it's the males who are chosen. But be careful not to step on the red fox's tail, or she'll plot mischief.
Despite the Sunny cat's rebellious nature, she remains a surprisingly gentle creature. It's all about the color orange. It promotes a positive outlook on life and brings boundless joy and happiness to its owners. They believe that a "sunny" pet will ward off illness and bring good luck, prosperity, and well-being to the home.
Black cats
And the black cat has suffered a lot because of its dark coat. It's blamed for all sorts of misfortunes, especially if it crosses someone's path. It's a symbol of bad luck and witchcraft. Evil and vengeful—that's what people say about the character of these felines, and completely in vain. Human perception of the animal is strongly influenced by negative attitudes toward the color dark, which symbolizes negative character traits.
In reality, when crossing the road, a black cat removes all negativity from anyone passing by, taking it upon itself. They can safely be called the most powerful healers and protectors of their owners. They can absorb negative energy, relieve stress and pain, improve well-being, and warn of unholy visitors, as they are very sensitive to human vibrations. A black cat can indeed take revenge, but only on those who have offended their owner, to whom they are incredibly loyal.
Their character is unpredictable and contradictory. They are able to withstand any challenge thanks to their high vitality. They tolerate the effects of physical trauma better than representatives of other colors. This is most likely due to the color black's ability to absorb heat and energy.
Black cats resemble panthers – mysterious and graceful, with excellent hunting instincts, capable of defending themselves, and charming predators. They are active and proactive, enjoy social interaction, including with other animals, and do not tolerate loneliness well. Despite their reputation, they are very friendly, but can be stubborn. Sometimes they enjoy long walks alone and wandering long distances from home, proving their independence.
White cats
White is a symbol of purity and innocence. These qualities are ascribed to cats with light fur. They are considered timid and sensitive animals with a sweet nature – calm and kind. In most cases, this is true. White cats are aristocratic, gentle, and sensitive. In return for kindness and good care, they repay their owners with tender affection and good manners. They are very sensitive to people's moods. Despite their affection, white cats remain very gentle and are not intrusive.
Sometimes this kind of love can backfire. It makes them suspicious and wary of other people, of whom they are afraid. This internal anxiety negatively impacts cats' nervous systems. In this state, they don't cope well with stress and have difficulty adapting to new environments.
As for white cats with odd-colored eyes, they differ from their normal counterparts in their complete unpredictability. Their personality changes so rapidly that it's impossible to predict what will ultimately pique their curiosity or what action they'll take next. These cats dislike the attention of strangers and loud scandals, and are very sensitive to their owner's emotional state.
Tricolor cats
Popular wisdom holds that calico cats are excellent rat-catchers. This is a case where the stereotype coincides with a reliable fact. It has been scientifically proven that cats with this unusual coloring are better able to camouflage themselves indoors or outdoors than animals of other colors.
Otherwise, these are sweet animals who are especially affectionate with their owners, adore them, and love to play. To other people, such a beauty is often unapproachable, as she dislikes being touched.
Tricolors can be picky about their toilet location. If they settle on a particular corner of the house, nothing will make them change it. Otherwise, they're very docile and friendly.
One thing to remember about the coat color of all felines is that temperament is not directly dependent on coat color, but on breed, genes, owner personality, habitat, and environment. These factors determine key character traits.
