Animal lover personality type

"Dog people" and "cat people" have different personality traits, study finds

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By Rachael Rettner

May 29, 2014 / 4:40 PM / Livescience.com

"Dog people" and "cat people" really do have different personalities, according to a new study.

People who said they were dog lovers in the study tended to be more lively -- meaning they were more energetic and outgoing -- and also tended to follow rules closely. Cat lovers, on the other hand, were more introverted, more open-minded and more sensitive than dog lovers. Cat people also tended to be non-conformists, preferring to be expedient rather than follow the rules.

And in a finding that's sure to spark rivalries among pet owners, cat lovers scored higher on intelligence than dog lovers. [Here, Kitty, Kitty: 10 Facts for Cat Lovers]

Part of the reason for the personality differences may be related to the types of environments cat or dog people prefer, said study researcher Denise Guastello, an associate professor of psychology at Carroll University in Waukesha, Wisconsin, who presented the findings here at the annual Association for Psychological Science meeting.

"It makes sense that a dog person is going to be more lively, because they're going to want to be out there, outside, talking to people, bringing their dog," Guastello said. "Whereas, if you're more introverted, and sensitive, maybe you're more at home reading a book, and your cat doesn't need to go outside for a walk."

The researchers surveyed 600 college students, asking whether they would identify themselves as dog lovers or cat lovers, and what qualities they found most attractive in their pets. Participants also answered a slew of questions to assess their personality.

More people said they were dog lovers than cat lovers: About 60 percent of participants identified themselves as dog people, compared with 11 percent who said they were cat people. (The rest said they liked both animals, or neither animal.)

Dog lovers found companionship to be the most attractive quality in their pet dogs, while cat people liked the affection from their cats.

It's possible that people may select pets based on their own personality, Guastello said. For example, cats are often seen as independent animals that keep to themselves, and are cautious of others.

"If you're like that, you appreciate that in an animal, it's a better match for you," Guastello said.

Studying the reasons people identify as cat or dog lovers may also improve pet therapy, leading to better matches between owners and pets who participate in pet therapy, the researcher said.

Because the study involved college students, it's not known whether the results apply to other age groups, Guastello said. But previous studies have had similar findings. A 2010 study of more than 4,500 people found that dog lovers tend to be more extroverted (or outgoing), and conscientious (or rule-following).

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We determine the type of personality by favorite pets

There are a huge number of animals. Experts are sure that love for a particular type of pet can be used to judge a person’s temperament, his life priorities. It will also help you to know your love and psychological compatibility, which is especially useful at the beginning of a relationship.

Dog lovers

These are very brave individuals, full of vitality and energy. These people do not like to sit still, do nothing. They prefer to lead an active lifestyle, have resourcefulness, as well as the makings of a leader.

These are people with a rich sense of humor and optimistic character. If they fail to find a way to solve the problem, then they turn on the “bulldozer” mode, making their way to the target by force.

They can easily be called charismatic and charming people. They are always ready to help, sociable and quite popular with the opposite sex. There is a lot of spontaneity in their actions, so it is rarely boring with them. By nature, they are more sanguine and typical extroverts. In a question that requires an honest answer, they are unlikely to beat around the bush.

Cat lovers

Cats and cats are very fond of those who in life tend more towards solitude, or even cannot bear a long stay among a large crowd of people. Simply put, lovers of these animals can be safely attributed to typical introverts, although this is, of course, not always the case. Sometimes they love the company of people, but only time-tested, because it is important for them to trust the interlocutor.

Also, typical "cat people" can be attributed to the type of people who like to explore everything new. They have an excellent memory, the highest potential for obtaining new skills and knowledge. They are born strategists or thinkers. They always have a backup plan in case the main one fails. In creativity, they sometimes have no equal, because with the imagination of feline lovers, everything is in order.

If dog people can control people, then cat people can control processes. They tune in well to the working mood, always on "you" with technology. They make good administrators and professionals whose work is based on observation and reporting.

They are quiet but touchy people with a certain mystique. By nature, they are typical materialists and perfectionists. They are clean and do not like constant change of scenery. They prefer the homely atmosphere, calmness and regularity.

Rodent lovers

These people love challenges. They certainly cannot be broken by a difficult task. Their intellect is quite versatile and directed more towards the creative front. Psychologists believe that lovers of rats, hamsters and other small quadrupeds try to never lose heart. This suggests that they have a strong belief in themselves, a high level of optimism.

Everyone who sincerely loves small animals of this type is characterized by such important character traits as responsibility, kindness, responsiveness. Yes, they are sometimes overly trusting, but this does not interfere with their life. They do not have negative notes of character, but can be very tough and aggressive with those who try to oppress them or their loved ones.

In love and work, rodent lovers are experimenters. They do not tend to look for people of the same type. They need something new all the time. If they fall in love, then everyone can envy their loyalty.

Exotic animals

Exotics attract more creative people who appreciate everything unusual. They are brave, because sometimes such animals are dangerous for an unprepared person. Such people are attracted to others by sociability and the ability to share experience.

Very self-sufficient in all aspects of personality. They have a desire to do good for others. They also know how to listen, for which many consider them good friends and comrades. According to their way of thinking, psychologists classify lovers of exotic animal species as inventors. They love to create something, and not always something creative.

The type of temperament in their case is rather difficult to determine, but it can be said for sure that they often have quite a lot of advantages from all types, but are almost devoid of disadvantages. Most of these people are phlegmatic.

You can also recognize the character by the bad habits of a person and even by his voice. It is not at all necessary to ask him about pets, but if such information is available to you, then now it will certainly help shed light on important character traits of an interlocutor or acquaintance.

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dogs love the brave, cats - smart

Cats

A cat is the closest friend, the second "I" of the owner, so if someone does not like the cat, then he does not like her mistress. Cats are usually bred by ladies who harmoniously combine the advantages of both sexes. Such women are beautiful and smart, feminine and quick, hardworking and efficient, pretty and persistent in achieving their goals.

Unmarried cats often replace a non-existent child, because a cat also needs care, affection and tenderness, it is a playful and capricious animal, like a child. A single woman with a cat treats men with distrust and is reluctant to enter into close relationships with them. A man who likes cats recognizes a woman's right to be independent. But a bachelor with a cat is a completely self-sufficient person, and it will take a lot of strength to win his heart. Hatred of cats can mean hatred of all women. In psychology, there is even a term "cat-phobia" (scientifically - eylurophobia). Ladies who despise cats have a bad attitude towards themselves deep down, and cat-phobic men do not really love women.

Dogs

For a woman, her dog is almost always a symbol of a man, even if the dog is female. Looking at the breed, you can always tell what kind of masculine qualities the hostess appreciates the most.

A large shepherd dog means that its owner needs a protector and reliable support. Bulldog means that a woman appreciates her partner's devotion, reliability, solidity, constancy and sense of humor. The lady with the Doberman has iron willpower and is defiant with men - who can protect me better than my dog? A woman who holds a malevolent, yapping, biting and cowardly creature in her arms makes too high demands on men, expecting to find some incredibly wonderful qualities in them. As a result, such women are rarely happy in marriage. Almost everyone who loves dogs is intolerant of the independence of others and seeks to control the lives and actions of loved ones.

It is believed that only evil and cruel people cannot stand dogs, but this is not always the case. Opponents of beetles and bugs may simply be shy, shy, may be afraid of these biting and loudly barking predators, or perhaps they simply prefer to seek love and friendship in the human world and do not understand why they might need this little wolf. Many people are disgusted by the need to train another living creature and become its owner, and therefore they flatly refuse to get a dog at home.

Hamsters and guinea pigs

Everyone who loves small fluffy animals needs the protection of a strong man, tenderness, caress and care, because they themselves feel small and defenseless. That's why children so often ask to buy a hamster, they want to be big, strong, caring friends for tiny animals. If a person cannot stand the stupidity of other people, then he is unlikely to be touched by the sight of a hamster or guinea pig.

Parrots

Exotic bright birds to the liking of romantics, melancholic, sensitive, vulnerable persons who are bored in silence and loneliness. The parrot reminds of tropical islands, fabulous pirates and compensates for the lack of travel in ordinary life. Birds are not tolerated by irritable, quick-tempered, workaholics, overworked, sybarites: loudly chirping and piercingly screaming parrots violate their comfort, confuse thoughts and confuse plans.

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