A black cat is a domestic cat with black fur that may be a mixed or specific breed, or a common domestic cat of no particular breed. The Cat Fanciers' Association (CFA) recognizes 22 cat breeds that can come with solid black coats. The Bombay breed is exclusively black. All-black fur pigmentation is slightly more prevalent in male cats than female cats. Their high melanin pigment content causes most black cats to have yellow (golden) eyes (irises).
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These cats are usually quite solitary and have a tendency to play aggressively. They enjoy hunting their prey outside and because of this, it may be quite difficult to keep a Gray Cat indoors.
White cats were considered to be more shy, lazy and calm, while tortoiseshell cats were more likely to be depicted as both more intolerant and more trainable.
Black cats seem to walk a line – they are sometimes more calm and reserved than some other cats, yet they balance that personality trait by staying playful and active throughout their lives.
Here at Found Animals, we truly love black cats. Although each and every cat has a unique personality, in general, we have noticed a few traits that really stand out in these small, dark and handsome cuties.
Beautiful: From brownish to bluish to every shade of black in between, black cats are stunning. They look like onyx – that is, if onyx were covered in gorgeous velvety fur.
Loyal: Black cats make loving family members. They love to cuddle and play. They might even meow to you over the phone when you are away from home. Black cats are wonderful at being both friendly to all and dedicated to their person/people.
Adaptable: Black cats are capable of quickly adapting to a change in circumstances. Rescued black cats from the streets often warm quickly, to not only their rescuers, but people in general. They are frequently friendly and outgoing – even in a high-stress, kenneled shelter environment.
Companionable: Friendly not only towards people and animals they are familiar with, black cats can be outgoing and like to meet new friends and family members.
Keen: Black cats can be unusually perceptive to the things going on around them. From having a bad day to preparing to move, they sense the changes and accompanying stress their humans are under. These kitties do their best to stay by your side and provide moral support. They might give you extra love when you’re experiencing a great deal of anxiety or jump in your suitcase while you pack for a long trip.
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Take care of them:Anticipate serious illness by keeping an eye on any behavioral changes or activity level. Activity monitoring will also allow you to take early action on behavioral problems or common conditions such as fleas, anxiety, stress or boredom.
Know where to look in case your pet is lost or has escaped:GPS zone tracking (between 5 and 80m) and a hot/cold proximity radar for the last meters. You will also receive an alert in case of an escape attempt thanks to the "virtual fence". Warning: this tracker is less precise than a classic GSM tracker for animals, but it has much more autonomy to allow you to find your pet, even after several days.