Then it's likely to be black and white, grey and white or tortoiseshell, say veterinary scientists who believe a cat's fur colour is linked to how aggressive it is.

 

Researchers at the University of California studied 1,274 cats to demonstrate how a moggie's colour is symptomatic of their behaviour.

 

In a study published in the Journal of Applied³ Animal Welfare Science, experts used a survey to test whether calico cats - who have a spotted⁴ or particoloured that is predominately white - are 'significantly more aggressive towards people' than other types of cat, as is thought to be the case.

 

Owners responded to the questionnaire which asked them to detail how often their pet was aggressive during a typical day, how it reacts when handled and its behaviour at the vet².

 

They replied by giving their cat a rating on a scale of aggression⁵.

 

The answers given confirmed calico females, black and white and grey and white cats were regularly 'more aggressive towards humans'.

 

When broken down, the study also found black and white cats were particularly aggressive when handled, grey-and-white cats during a trip to the vet and calico females in everyday contact with humans.

 

It concluded that the ideal pet is a black, grey, white or tabby cat.

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