sorry to be laughing at your distress, but YES, the color tortie comes with the "attitude" gene. That is not to say all torties are mean, but they DO have certain opinions on certain subjects and THAT IS THAT !!! I have never "owned" a tortie, but I am fostering one and whoo-whoo...........AND I see many in the grooming biz and a person always needs to be wary of them, for if they do not like what you are doing..................