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#21
November 30th 03, 06:47 PM
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"Karen" wrote in message ... in article , Cathy Friedmann at wrote on 11/30/03 10:02 AM: "BOURGEOIS4607" wrote in message ble.rogers.com... I have a calico cat and a black domestic short haired. They both have DRAMATICALLY different types of behaviour. Do black cats and calico cats have dramatically different kinds of behaviours than other breeds and types of cats. Thanks I think it depends more on the personality of each individual cat, rather than on B&Ws, Vs. oranges, Vs. gray tabbies, Vs. calicos/torties, or what breed(s) may be in their backgrounds. However, having said that, my calico has a strong, dual sort of personality (feisty & head-strong as all get-out, yet very sweet & purry). Otoh, she's now 12 & is mellowing out slightly. I had an all-black LH cat; she was a rather meek & mild cat; the quintessential lap cat. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon I have three black cats. Two are siblings. They are laid back and sweet. The third looks like a black siamese an dis not related. She is very spicy. What a great term to use for a spunky cat! I might have to use this one! 
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#22
November 30th 03, 06:51 PM
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"Cathy Friedmann" wrote in message ... "Mary" wrote in message . com... "BOURGEOIS4607" wrote in message ble.rogers.com... I have a calico cat and a black domestic short haired. They both have DRAMATICALLY different types of behaviour. Do black cats and calico cats have dramatically different kinds of behaviours than other breeds and types of cats. Thanks All cats have their own personalities, just like people. This makes sense - & I agree w/ it. They aren't objects. No, of course not. But what I don't get, is why it was said. IOW - I didn't see anything in the OP's post that indicated that s/he thinks they are. Cathy The idea that "certain breeds" have certain fixed personalities implies a kind of object status in my mind. I wasn't mad when I wrote it, as I might be if someone posted "I have two neighbors on either side of me, both Japanese. One is very shy and retiring, always tinkering with electronics, and a very hard worker. The other one is loud and flashy, has been on unemployment for two years, and is very messy. What gives? I thought those Japanese were supposed to be really hard workers, very polite, and good with electronics. :0) -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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November 30th 03, 06:51 PM
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"Cathy Friedmann" wrote in message ... "Mary" wrote in message . com... "BOURGEOIS4607" wrote in message ble.rogers.com... I have a calico cat and a black domestic short haired. They both have DRAMATICALLY different types of behaviour. Do black cats and calico cats have dramatically different kinds of behaviours than other breeds and types of cats. Thanks All cats have their own personalities, just like people. This makes sense - & I agree w/ it. They aren't objects. No, of course not. But what I don't get, is why it was said. IOW - I didn't see anything in the OP's post that indicated that s/he thinks they are. Cathy The idea that "certain breeds" have certain fixed personalities implies a kind of object status in my mind. I wasn't mad when I wrote it, as I might be if someone posted "I have two neighbors on either side of me, both Japanese. One is very shy and retiring, always tinkering with electronics, and a very hard worker. The other one is loud and flashy, has been on unemployment for two years, and is very messy. What gives? I thought those Japanese were supposed to be really hard workers, very polite, and good with electronics. :0) -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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#24
November 30th 03, 06:54 PM
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"Sherry " wrote in message ... I have a calico cat and a black domestic short haired. They both have DRAMATICALLY different types of behaviour. Do black cats and calico cats have dramatically different kinds of behaviours than other breeds and types of cats. Thanks All cats have their own personalities, just like people. This makes sense - & I agree w/ it. I do too, and I know that coat color doesn't determine personality. But still, every tuxedo I've had has been really strong-willed. Coincidence, probably. Sherry Our tuxedo is hilarious this way. All the cat books say that cats do not like it if you stare at them. Well, this one, if you hold her an instant too long for her liking, "stiff arms" you and stares wide-eyed right in your face with this mean expression on her face like "who the HELL do you think you ARE?" She says not a word, just keeps her legs stiff and poking in your chest and stares like a haughty monarch.
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November 30th 03, 06:54 PM
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"Sherry " wrote in message ... I have a calico cat and a black domestic short haired. They both have DRAMATICALLY different types of behaviour. Do black cats and calico cats have dramatically different kinds of behaviours than other breeds and types of cats. Thanks All cats have their own personalities, just like people. This makes sense - & I agree w/ it. I do too, and I know that coat color doesn't determine personality. But still, every tuxedo I've had has been really strong-willed. Coincidence, probably. Sherry Our tuxedo is hilarious this way. All the cat books say that cats do not like it if you stare at them. Well, this one, if you hold her an instant too long for her liking, "stiff arms" you and stares wide-eyed right in your face with this mean expression on her face like "who the HELL do you think you ARE?" She says not a word, just keeps her legs stiff and poking in your chest and stares like a haughty monarch.
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#26
November 30th 03, 07:40 PM
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"Mary" wrote in message . com... "Cathy Friedmann" wrote in message ... "Mary" wrote in message . com... "BOURGEOIS4607" wrote in message ble.rogers.com... I have a calico cat and a black domestic short haired. They both have DRAMATICALLY different types of behaviour. Do black cats and calico cats have dramatically different kinds of behaviours than other breeds and types of cats. Thanks All cats have their own personalities, just like people. This makes sense - & I agree w/ it. They aren't objects. No, of course not. But what I don't get, is why it was said. IOW - I didn't see anything in the OP's post that indicated that s/he thinks they are. Cathy The idea that "certain breeds" have certain fixed personalities implies a kind of object status in my mind. I wasn't mad when I wrote it, as I might be if someone posted "I have two neighbors on either side of me, both Japanese. One is very shy and retiring, always tinkering with electronics, and a very hard worker. The other one is loud and flashy, has been on unemployment for two years, and is very messy. What gives? I thought those Japanese were supposed to be really hard workers, very polite, and good with electronics. :0) Okay. Different perceptions. I see it as stereotyping, but not as regarding either (the cats or a group of people) as being given object-like status. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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November 30th 03, 07:40 PM
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"Mary" wrote in message . com... "Cathy Friedmann" wrote in message ... "Mary" wrote in message . com... "BOURGEOIS4607" wrote in message ble.rogers.com... I have a calico cat and a black domestic short haired. They both have DRAMATICALLY different types of behaviour. Do black cats and calico cats have dramatically different kinds of behaviours than other breeds and types of cats. Thanks All cats have their own personalities, just like people. This makes sense - & I agree w/ it. They aren't objects. No, of course not. But what I don't get, is why it was said. IOW - I didn't see anything in the OP's post that indicated that s/he thinks they are. Cathy The idea that "certain breeds" have certain fixed personalities implies a kind of object status in my mind. I wasn't mad when I wrote it, as I might be if someone posted "I have two neighbors on either side of me, both Japanese. One is very shy and retiring, always tinkering with electronics, and a very hard worker. The other one is loud and flashy, has been on unemployment for two years, and is very messy. What gives? I thought those Japanese were supposed to be really hard workers, very polite, and good with electronics. :0) Okay. Different perceptions. I see it as stereotyping, but not as regarding either (the cats or a group of people) as being given object-like status. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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#28
November 30th 03, 07:42 PM
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"Sherry " wrote in message ... I have a calico cat and a black domestic short haired. They both have DRAMATICALLY different types of behaviour. Do black cats and calico cats have dramatically different kinds of behaviours than other breeds and types of cats. Thanks All cats have their own personalities, just like people. This makes sense - & I agree w/ it. I do too, and I know that coat color doesn't determine personality. But still, every tuxedo I've had has been really strong-willed. Coincidence, probably. Maybe. My tuxedo, Herrie, is pretty laid-back. Esp. when contrasted w/ my first cat (solid gray) or Demelza, my calico. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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#29
November 30th 03, 07:42 PM
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"Sherry " wrote in message ... I have a calico cat and a black domestic short haired. They both have DRAMATICALLY different types of behaviour. Do black cats and calico cats have dramatically different kinds of behaviours than other breeds and types of cats. Thanks All cats have their own personalities, just like people. This makes sense - & I agree w/ it. I do too, and I know that coat color doesn't determine personality. But still, every tuxedo I've had has been really strong-willed. Coincidence, probably. Maybe. My tuxedo, Herrie, is pretty laid-back. Esp. when contrasted w/ my first cat (solid gray) or Demelza, my calico. Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon
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#30
November 30th 03, 08:24 PM
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"Cathy Friedmann" wrote in message ... Okay. Different perceptions. I see it as stereotyping, but not as regarding either (the cats or a group of people) as being given object-like status. Sorry. I'm always leaving out a step in my reasoning/thinking. To stereotype is to oversimplify to the point of giving a living thing an object-like status. As though whatever you are, you are simply because of the matter you are made of, eg your genes/breed. Cathy
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