Have you ever wondered whether there is any truth in the stereotypes of black cats being lucky or torties being naughty?
We can’t help being drawn to certain colours of cats. Although I think it’s impossible to have an ugly cat, I can’t help having a little bias towards gingers, Diane prefers black and whites and Georgina is a black cat lover. Indeed, rescue centres find that people are less likely to pick black or black and white cats than more eye catching individuals that need a home. However, once rehomed, it is a cat’s personality that makes it more or less likely to stay with the new owners. Predicting personality using coat colour could be very useful to promote adoption of black cats and to educate potential new cat owners. Continue reading