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- The Background of Black Cats and Witches. Black cats are quintessential Halloween icons—and the number one costume choice for both elementary-aged children and women in their freshman year of college, oddly enough—but do you know how they got such a spooky rap?
- Black Cats Can Help Your Love Life. Forget the stereotypical depiction of the perpetually single cat lady. In some parts of the world, it’s believed that black cats can actually improve your love life.
- Black Cats Have a Sailing History. Ship's cats were once a common thing; historically, sailors brought cats aboard ships to control rodents that could destroy food stores or damage the ship itself.
- Black Cats Can Resist Disease. In the early 2000's, researchers at the National Institutes of Health discovered that the genetic mutations that cause cats to have black coats may offer them some protection from diseases.
- Bombay. A perfect concoction of spunky and sweet, the Bombay breed is a mix between the black American shorthair and Burmese. Their fur only comes in black, and they always resemble little panthers with bright gold eyes, whereas other black cats may have yellow or green eyes.
- Maine Coon. Often referred to as the gentle giants of cats, Maine coons are the largest domestic cat breed, setting records of almost 4 feet in body length with giant whiskers, paws, and facial features to boot.
- Oriental Shorthair. You won’t find this spunky feline hiding in the shadows. These noir cuties originate from England and have social personalities that go, go, go.
- American Shorthair. Originally kept as mousers aboard ships setting sail for the Americas, the easygoing and sweet-natured personalities of the American shorthair earned these felines a top spot as one of the best cats for families.
- Popular Black Cat Breeds
- The Rexes
- The Bobtails
- More About Cat Breeds
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1. Bombay Cats
The Bombay is known for his sleek, black coat (that some say resembles patent leather). They were initially bred in the 1950s by crossing a Domestic Shorthair with a Burmese. This designer breedwas originally developed to retain the deep black color of the American shorthair and the sleek, muscular body of the Burmese. This sweet cat breed is beautiful and also often has the easygoing personality of the American shorthair and the social nature of the Bombay. Remember: some purebred cat breeds...
2. Chantilly-Tiffany
The Chantilly-Tiffany catcomes in many colors (chocolate, cinnamon, lilac), but often has a soft black coat with a characteristically silky feel. These cats are often characterized as being a human-oriented breed and love to follow their human around. All cats have their own personalities, but some say these cats are affectionate, social and loyal—which are some fantastic lap-cat qualities. Interesting fact: The Chantilly-Tiffany’s beautiful golden eye color intensifies as the cat gets older.
3. Persian
The Persianis everybody’s favorite flat-faced feline. Easily recognizable, this cat commonly sports a soft, glossy black coat. The Persian breed is among the oldest we know of and was first spotted in Iran, known at the time as Persia. This breed became well-known during the 1871 Crystal Palace cat show and is also known as having been afavorite of Queen Victoria’s. Because the Persian breed is known for their long, luxurious coat, it’s important to keep in mind that it requires additional ma...
So what is a rex? Rexed cats have tufted hair, which means two things: super cute, and more than a few bad hair days. Though there are several types of rexed cats, they come in all different shapes and sizes, and—as you might have guessed—many of them have black coats.
Bobtails, as the name indicates, have naturally short, or “bobbed” tails, and come in a variety of coat colors, including black.
Learn about 11 cat breeds that commonly have black coats, from the sleek Bombay to the fluffy Persian. Discover their personalities, histories, and interesting facts.
- The Most Dominant Cat Color. Cat color is always dependent on genes. Every cat gets two sets of color-coding genes, one from each parent. Some colors are recessive, and some are dominant.
- Black Fur Can Hide Patterns. While black cats are the most common of all cats, not every dark-colored feline you see is truly a solid black cat. The gene for black fur has the power to repress the gene for the tabby coat pattern, but it doesn’t delete it.
- Color-Changing Cats. In addition to having undercover coat patterns, some black cats even change color. When an outside cat spends a significant amount of time basking in the sun, the UV rays can break down the black pigment of their fur.
- Not All Black Cat Breeds Are the Same. Another misunderstanding about black cats is that they’re all the same breed. In fact, there are 22 cat breeds that can potentially have solid black fur.
A black cat resting on a fence. A black cat is a domestic cat with black fur that may be a specific breed, or a common domestic cat of no particular or mixed breed. Most black cats have golden irises due to their high melanin pigment content. Black cats are the subject of myth, legend, and superstition.
Mar 12, 2024 · The Cat Fanciers’ Association recognizes these 22 black cat breeds, each with unique traits and personalities. Some are cuddly, some are quiet, but every black cat deserves to find its...
Mar 8, 2024 · Here are 20 different types of black cats, including 20 black cat breeds that are fluffy, long-haired, medium- and short-haired.
