Is Your Cat Out To Get You?

Scientists claim that a cat’s level of aggressiveness could depend on its colour.

20:39 26 October 2015

Veterinary scientists at the University of California may have found a link between the colour of a cat’s fur and its level of aggressiveness. The study, which was published in the Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, was participated by 1,274 cat owners who responded to the questionnaires sent by the researchers. The online survey was designed to test a “common assumption” that calico females are “significantly more often aggressive towards people” than other types of cat.

 

The results suggest that calico females as well as black-and-white and grey-and-white cats, were “more frequently aggressive toward humans.” Meanwhile, it was also found that black-and-white cats were particularly aggressive when handled and that grey-and-white cats had a hissy fit when they visited a vet.

 

The study then suggested that owners who are looking for maximum cuddles and minimum fuss should get black, grey, white, or tabby cats.