{"id":4777,"date":"2021-02-18T03:59:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-18T11:59:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=4777"},"modified":"2021-02-18T03:59:35","modified_gmt":"2021-02-18T11:59:35","slug":"thoughts-for-thursday-the-quirky-and-sweet-purrsonality-of-the-calico-cat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matilijapress.com\/catscapades\/?p=4777","title":{"rendered":"Thoughts for Thursday \u2013 The Quirky and Sweet Purrsonality of the Calico Cat"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/strong>We talked about the calico cat earlier in the week. I find it fascinating that even though calico is not a breed, but a color, and calicos are not related in any sort of gene pool, they still share a reputation for having a quirky, Jekyll and Hyde-type personality.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve had five calico cats over time and all of them have been quirky. They can be ornery, defiant, and oh, so sweet and affectionate\u2014even within the same few minutes. They\u2019re the clowns of the cat world. And don\u2019t count on any sort of consistency in their behavior or temperament.<\/p>\n

Cat experts and behaviorists agree that the calico can<\/p>\n

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be sassy but loving. They are generally independent and stubborn, but barrels of fun and extremely affectionate (on their terms).<\/p>\n

Calicos are thought to be brave as heroism has been credited to several over the years.<\/p>\n

Sure, the personality traits I\u2019ve mentioned here can be attributed to most cats, but just let me say that the calico (or most calicos) \"\"take these cat-like traits to the next level. They are not just stubborn, but obstinate-mulish. A calico isn\u2019t simply independent, she will actually appear to divorce herself from you at times\u2014short periods of time, thank heavens. And while all cats can be sassy, the calico takes her impudence to the next level. Now let\u2019s talk affection. Calicos can be the best snugglers when they want to be. You can’t count on a calico to cuddle or even come near you on any sort of consistent or reliable schedule.<\/p>\n

Their intelligence is the pretty bow around their array of traits as they know how to wrap themselves around your little finger and your heart. Yes, the calico is not for everyone. Adopting a calico is sort of akin to taking in a Beagle or a goat. It takes a lot of love and a good sense of humor to bring one into your home.<\/p>\n

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