Orange cats were said to be more “trainable” than white cats.Orange cats and black cats were said to be more “tolerant” than torties.Orange, black and bi-colored were considered more “friendly” than torties orange and bi-colored cats were seen as being friendlier than white cats.Torties, black cats, and white cats were more “aloof” than orange cats.All other listed colors of cats were deemed more “active” than white cats.Some of the more interesting findings pertaining to orange cats were:
There are five sets of classic tabby patterns, and they are: classic tabby, mackerel tabby, spotted tabby, ticked tabby and patched tabby (learn more about the five types of tabbies here).Ī 2013 study by Ingentaconnect had some interesting findings as reported on this blog (unfortunately the link to the original study no longer works). Tabbies are named as such to represent a certain set of distinctive patterns often seen on the head, back, and sometimes sides and legs. There are some strong indicators, but nothing definitive.īefore continuing, it is important to also quickly run over the fact that orange tabbies are not actually a breed, but a set of patterns and colors. The actual truth is there really isn’t any sort of scientific data proving orange tabbies are the most affectionate cats. With numerous stories online about orange tabbies constantly seeking affection, cuddling with their owners, and getting along with children and other animals, it is easy to see why some believe this to be true.
There seems to a consensus among some cat owners, however, that orange tabbies are the friendliest breed of cats out there. With a coat and patterns that camouflage well in nature, they are known for being active, friendly, and curious. The orange tabby is a beautiful product of its original environment.
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