Aware: Black cats seem to walk a line – they are sometimes more calm and reserved than some other cats, yet they balance that personality trait by staying playful and active throughout their lives.
MYTH #2: BLACK CATS ARE MORE AGGRESSIVE THAN OTHER CATS
However, a recent study by the University of California, Davis, actually found that black cats tended to be calmer and more approachable compared to cats of other colors.
Gray cats had the highest score for being as shy, aloof and intolerant, while orange cats had the highest scores for being trainable, friendly and calm. Tabbies the highest for bold and active, tricolor cats for stubborn, and bicolor cats for tolerant.
Black Cats Are Very Good Natured
Perhaps it's evolution or part of being worshipped in other cultures for so may years, but black cats are very friendly. Those who have owned black cats report the silky felines being very easy-going, calm, and tolerant of children and other animals.
Black cats have a mild personality.
While there is no solid scientific evidence on the connection between coat color and personality, an owner-reported survey from UC Berkeley suggests that black cats have a mild temperament free of extreme personality traits.
The black coat of a black cat happened evolutionarily, and it makes them great a surviving in the world. Not only can black cats camouflage better in the dark, and in turn, avoid predators, they have also been shown to be more disease-resistant than other cats, meaning they're less likely to get sick.
Yes, black cats are often associated with bad luck and witchcraft, but they're actually some of the sweetest cats around. Cats with black fur are often social and like spending time with their owners, so if you want a cuddly, attentive kitty, then a black cat may be the one for you.
Black cats are just like other cats. They can be loving and sweet or demanding and aloof. Lots of people claim black cats are more loving than other cats, and all of the black cats I've known have been very sweet.
Black cats themselves are not a specific breed. Instead, they're simply a fur color that spans a wide variety of cat breeds. That means they come in all types of personalities and physical appearances. In fact, many black cats can be found among the friendliest cat breeds!
Entirely or primarily black cats will be less likely adopted—and more likely euthanized—than cats of other colors.
Black cats are often associated with superstitions and some people believe they don't look good in photos which sadly means it can take longer for a black cat in a rescue centre to find a home.
According to research, black cats have an evolutionary advantage due to their natural camouflage. Plus, evidence suggests that they could be less prone to disease than other felines.
They love to cuddle and play. They might even meow to you over the phone when you are away from home. Black cats are wonderful at being both friendly to all and dedicated to their person/people. Adaptable: Black cats are capable of quickly adapting to a change in circumstances.
Black cats are common in Halloween decor but make good home companions all 365 days of the year. Black cats may be male or female. While calicos are overwhelmingly female and orange tabbies are disproportionately male, there is no gender predisposition with black coat color.
It's Rare To Find an All-Black Cat
While some cats are indeed black from head to toe, this is actually rare. Most black cats have some other coloring in their whiskers, paw pads, or random patches of fur.
Facts About Black Cats and Its Life Expectancy
Domestic cats typically live 12 to 15 years (64 to 76 in human years), while certain breeds can live even longer. Compared to them, the average lifespan of a black cat is 15 years old, which is the typical age.
Cats may meow excessively when they are in pain, or when they have neurological problems or sensory deficits such as hearing or vision loss or cognitive dysfunction. Anxiety, aggression, frustration and other behavioral problems can also cause cats to vocalize repeatedly.
Health Problems Are Minimal
According to research, black cats have an evolutionary advantage due to their natural camouflage. Plus, evidence suggests that they could be less prone to disease than other felines.
In many countries, a black cat is considered good luck. In Japan, if a single woman owns a black cat, it's believed to increase the number of her romantic interests. England and Scotland also view black cats as good luck. In Russia, all cats are considered good luck.
So just how long do indoor cats live? The short answer, according to the ASPCA, is 13 to 17 years. That's the average for all cats kept indoors, but there are many variables that can shorten or lengthen a cat's life.
Overall, orange cats and bi-colored cats were characterized as friendly, while black cats, white cats and tri-colored cats were regarded as more antisocial. White cats were considered to be more shy, lazy and calm, while tortoiseshell cats were more likely to be depicted as both more intolerant and more trainable.