Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Tortoiseshell cat" in English language version.
Despite our efforts to gain a better understanding of this relation in domestic cats, our study showed no significant relations between tameness and coat color. However, we do believe a new study, with a larger sample and particular adjustments to the measuring scales would possibly find a strong relation between these two variables.
Tri-colored cats (calicos and tortoiseshells) were ranked relatively high in aloofness and intolerance, and low in friendliness by the participants in this survey. The International Cat Association website describes them as follows: "They tend to have what the cat fancy calls 'Tortie-tude.' More than any other color, these girls have an 'opinion' on everything" (The International Cat Association Southeast Region n.d.). A Google search for the term "Tortitude" (tortoiseshell attitude) brings up over 15,000 websites, many of which imply that tortoiseshell cats have unique personality traits including stubbornness, independence, and unpredictability.
Tri-colored cats (calicos and tortoiseshells) were ranked relatively high in aloofness and intolerance, and low in friendliness by the participants in this survey. The International Cat Association website describes them as follows: "They tend to have what the cat fancy calls 'Tortie-tude.' More than any other color, these girls have an 'opinion' on everything" (The International Cat Association Southeast Region n.d.). A Google search for the term "Tortitude" (tortoiseshell attitude) brings up over 15,000 websites, many of which imply that tortoiseshell cats have unique personality traits including stubbornness, independence, and unpredictability.
