

This contact leaves orange cats to seem friendlier than torties. So, if that were true, putting together an orange cat and a tortie in the same household will cause the other cat’s “tortitude” to throw an orange cat’s nature into relief, theoretically. There was once a study that showed a higher level of aggression in calicos and torties. They also like to play a lot with anyone. Orange tabby cats are affectionate because they are more friendly towards people than other cats. The cat-loving population widely believes this although they don’t have enough empirical support. It is more reasonable to ask why people assume that orange tabbies are more affectionate than most cats. The real question is not why orange cats are affectionate. However, the cat-adoring population is always fond of attributing personality not just to breeds but by its fur color and patterns.Ĭat lovers have Calicos assumed as playful and headstrong, tortoiseshell is deemed as temperamental, and orange tabbies are deemed to be cuddly and loving. Why Are Orange Tabby Cats Affectionate?Įach cat has its attributing personality type.

In reality, their socialization with people and other cats early on in their lives has a huge effect on their personality more than anything else. His comic strop made orange cats’ reputation for being friendly yet lazy. Garfield was a lazy (but affectionate) cat. The most common breeds that have this pigment are Munchkins, Egyptian Maus, British Shorthairs, Bengals, Main Coon, Abyssinians, Persians, and American Bobtails. It could also be a shade of orange near red or yellow to almost brownish.Īlthough our minds tend to think of Garfield when we hear “orange cat,” these cats are not just from one specific breed. It is a coat pattern from a wide coat variety. The very popular feline, ginger or orange cats are not a distinct breed.

“In my head, the sky is blue, the grass is green, and cats are orange.” – Jim Davis,American cartoonist, maker of Garfield. This article, however going to cover why they are so cute and adorable. & I have already written a post about their age and how long do they live here. Orange tabby cats are my favorite & I deal with them quite often in my clinic. In this article, you will learn Why Are Orange Tabby Cats So Affectionate & why people love them so much.
