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- Christina Donnelly
- 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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Chantilly-Tiffany. The Chantilly-Tiffany cat comes in many colors (chocolate, cinnamon, lilac), but often has a soft black coat with a characteristically silky feel.
- Persian. The Persian is 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.
- Maine Coon. The Maine Coon cat is among the largest cat breeds, boasting many Guinness Records for…pretty much everything that has to do with being a big, heavy, long cat.
- 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.
Mar 12, 2024 · Learn about the history, traits and personalities of these 22 black cat breeds, from the American Bobtail to the Persian. Whether you prefer cuddly, quiet, or playful cats, you can find your fur-ever friend among these adorable black cats.
May 23, 2024 · Learn about 14 different black cat breeds, from the Bombay to the Sphynx, and see their photos. Find out their personalities, lifespans, grooming needs, and more.
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