They found that most respondents who identified themselves as introverted and sensitive were cat lovers, while those who said they were extroverted and agreeable were more typically dog people.
Cats are very similar to the ISTP personality type.
The seven personality and behavioral traits that were identified in cats are: activity/playfulness, fearfulness, aggression towards humans, sociability towards humans, sociability towards cats, litterbox issues (relieving themselves in inappropriate places, precision in terms of litterbox cleanliness and substrate ...
Cat people are more open-minded
In almost all the studies done on the topic of 'cat people vs. dog people', those who love kitties tend to produce results which indicate that they are more creative or imaginative and may be less conformative in their beliefs, ideals and political stance.
Like their INFP counterparts, ENFPs are lovers of animals and the natural world. I've also known a number of ENFPs who enjoy gardening and hiking. And because extraverts are less risk averse, some ENFPs may even take interest in “extreme” outdoor sports.
Deeply Intuitive, Mediators (INFP) (87%) have a natural ability to bond with animals. They may even prefer the company of animals to that of other people.
INFJ – The Humpback Whale
Unusually protective of even those outside their species, they will deliberately interfere with attacking killer whales to help others in distress – helping animals like gray whale calves, seals, and other sea creatures.
Research has shown that “cat people” tend to be more intelligent than “dog people.” On top of that, the study found the pro-cat camp tends to be more creative, independent, and rebellious. However, the science suggests it isn't all negative for dog lovers – and not all positive for feline folks either.
? Cat lovers are called ailurophiles derived from the Greek word ailouros, which means "cat," and the suffix -phile, meaning "lover”.
According to Dr. Pendry, cats “give us attention, relieve our loneliness, provide comfort, fun, and play, affection, and special unique permission to stroke/ pet them and keep them on our laps, which we know releases oxytocin, which in turn suppresses the production of cortisol, a stress hormone.”
Your furry friend might be more of a copycat than you thought. According to a recent study published in the journal PLOS ONE, these notoriously independent creatures were found to mimic their owners' personalities, particularly with traits like extroversion, openness, and neuroticism or emotional stability.
Feline personality and behavior included seven traits: fearfulness, activity/playfulness, aggression toward humans, sociability toward humans, sociability toward cats, excessive grooming and litterbox issues. Breeds differed in all traits, and the questionnaire was reliable and valid.
ISFJ: Soft-spoken
You never speak an unkind word to others.
According to the stereotype, cat-lovers are typically single, independent, self-reliant, do not want to be ordered around by others and tend to focus more on goals to be achieved.
The term “molly” is a general term for a female cat of any age. Unlike male cats being called either “toms” or “tomcats,” a female cat would only be referred to as a “molly” and not a “molly cat.” This is the term used from the time a kitten is born and can technically be used her whole life.
@deespeak. “Selenophile (n.) - a person who loves the moon.”
Maneki-Neko brings happiness and good fortune to its owner by enticing customers to come inside.” Also known as the welcoming cat, the lucky cat, the money cat, the happy cat, or the beckoning cat, today Maneki-Neko is recognizable all over the world.
Myth: Male cats are more affectionate towards humans and bond really well with their owners. Female cats are aloof and, because of their mothering instincts, prefer other cats to humans. Reality: This usually comes down to your cat's individual personality.
Although introverts tend to love pets of all kinds, they also have a tendency to prefer cats over dogs. In fact, significant research has been done on the personalities of pet owners and what traits are more common in cat lovers (when compared to their dog-loving counterparts).
It seems that based off of all the questions and scoring among those in the study, cat people were found to score higher intellectually speaking and were considered to be more “intellectually curious” compared to others.
INFJ – The Russian Blue
They are reserved cats who like to observe people from a distance and get an understanding of who they are before engaging with them. Once they trust someone they will be friendly and loving, eagerly finding a quiet seat next to them or fetching a toy or “helping” around the house.
INFJs Love Cats' Chill Nature.
INFJ: Cancer
The INFJ personality type fits perfectly with personality traits associated with the Cancer zodiac sign. The symbol of Cancer is a crab, and like a crab, INFJs are deeply sensitive and intuitive individuals who prefer to stay inside their shells until they feel emotionally safe.
There's really no dog that wouldn't bask in the sweet embrace of the genuinely good INFJ, but if we have to choose, we'll give it to the beagle. This absolute dreamboat of a dog is gentle, but excitable, and its zen, even-keeled nature will mesh well with the INFJ's.