Cat person: What kind of people love cats 

Our cats, our favorite pets, are beautiful, intelligent, and exciting creatures.

One thing we can indeed say for cats - they are low maintenance, don't require much space, and are easy to feed. But what do we, as cat owners, share with them, and what kind of people love cats? Do we have something in common with our personalities that would define us as cat people?

If you have yet to consider yourself a cat person, this article may make you rethink.

Cat people are introverts

Felines will play with humans or engage in social activities occasionally but with limited interest. After only a few minutes, cats will forget about the game and wander away.

Cat people, compared to dog people, are introverts. While dog owners love spending time outdoors and constantly seek social interaction, cat people prefer spending time in-house with their favorite pets.

Cat owners are more introverted and reflective and need their time alone to restore balance and relax. Before they trust someone, they must study the person more extensively. Sounds like a cat, doesn't it?

Love for the art of resting

Cats are usually visible at night, seemingly not appearing during the day. Cats must sleep more than 15 hours daily, almost 60% of their lives. 

Living closely with a cat, you will start appreciating the art of resting. Do you already prefer a quiet evening and a nap on the couch? Welcome to the cat lovers club. 

Cat lovers are individualistic

As we already mentioned, cat people are more introverted. Cat lovers see themselves as non-conformists, and we talk about people who don't necessarily follow the rules. They are unfairly labeled as individualistic, like their independent pets.

The science behind cat person

 An extensive study (1)by Sam Gosling and his colleagues found that:

⦿ Over 45% of people described themselves as dog people, while 12% answered they were cat people. 

⦿ Dog people were around 15% more extroverted, 13% more agreeable, and 11 % more conscientious than cat people.⦿ Cat people are about 12% more neurotic and 11% more open than dog people.

Cat people and health 

According to a (2)study that included 92 cat owners, and 70 non-pet people, cat owners, got better psychological health compared to people without pets. Cat people feel happier, more confident, less nervous, and face problems in their lives better.

Cat people are more independent

Cat lovers are usually single and self-reliant and do not like to be ordered around by others. This is not surprising as the cat is one of the most independent animals. 

Cat people are more intelligent

(3)Researchers have examined the differences between cat and dog people and found that feline fans scored higher on IQ tests and are more sensitive and open-minded. 

Researchers at Carrol University analyzed 600 students and found that cat people scored higher on intelligence tests, and more of them have university degrees than dog owners. 

Preferring cats is something that never has to be explained or defended. We should love cats and be happy to share their character for many reasons.