Cat vs. Dog People: Personality Differences | Psychology
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- Cats and dogs are stereotypically portrayed as complete opposites, but do dog people and cat people follow suit? As it turns out, whether or not you are a dog person or a cat person can say a lot about your personality, preferences, and how you interpret the world around you.
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My primary dislike of Dogs comes from them licking your face (and everywhere else), just after licking their anus, genitals, or the foul food people feed them, or even dung :o
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The fact that they seem unable to NOT spread their tongue around is my absolute primary reason for not liking Dogs.! IMHO, they are reasons 1-5... I like Dogs, but not their tongues.!
Being agreeable and extroverted and rigid are actually major personality weaknesses in your professional life. The less agreeable you are the more you get paid. The more reserved and causes she wore the better chance you have not PO’ing somebody off and stunting your career growth.
I'm a dog person because I'm allergic to cats. There, I broke your cat vs dog system.
Why do you say cats are unwilling to be trained and do not enjoy learning tricks? In my own experience, cats are very easy to train and it seems to me that they enjoy their training. They get awarded with treats and get to do something that stimulates their minds.
@@stefanienorthover2317 Good my dear friend, thank you
My dad always said "you cant trust a man who doesn't like cats. You can kick a dog and he will come back and lick your boots. A cat will exit. A cat can't be dominated, therefore the person does not like someone who can't be dominated. A cat loves you because he wants too "
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I was told this, too! Though, I do like some dogs, depending on the breed and personality, I'm a bigger cat person. They're quiet, reserved, independent, and clean. I've yet to meet a mean cat. Even stray cats have always been friendly. At least, in my experience
Which basically shows that people who are cat people, as this study suggests, tend to be more non-conformists. That's very true about me, although I'm not really an introvert, but an ambervert (a combination of introvert and extrovert).
That is a really good point I never thought of it like that.
Great points re: domination and life🙏😊💓
I'm definitely a cat person. I love dogs too, but as a house companion, I prefer quiet, non-routine and cat naps with my furry friend! =^..^=
Me too
Cats are actually the naughtiest, they wanna catch everything that's moving wid their lil'paws, I love their curiosity ~♥~😺
yaaa :)
@@vennelaj7076 My cat left a mouse in my shoe for me one day, I wish I had a night vision camera to see what he was doing before he got it in my shoe lol
@@pmbluemoon was it alive? My cats sometimes catch a mouse or a bird or a frog in the garden - never kill it, just play and then it goes away. So the task is to prevent them bringing them inside
Cat person. However, cats are routine driven as well. They expect you to give them treats, play, and cuddle at specific times.
Yeah, I really didn't get that particular remark. Have you ever tried NOT feeding a cat at its scheduled time? It will yell at you and if necessary hit you until you get your life back on track 😂
@@pollyrg97 and when dst kicks in or out they are still on the old time...amazing
Cats are VERY routine driven. Its impossible to change their routine, ive tried it on both my cats, it changed for 1 day and they got it back to normal by the next day. My cat woke me up 1 minute before my alarm EVERY single day and waited for my dad by the door 3minutes before he got home everytime. It's kinda scary how good their sense of time passage is considering they dont have watches
Well my dogs expect food as well (the leftovers of the cat wet food)
@@dariusbrock2713 dogs can be routine driven too not just cats.
I own 3 cats and 2 dogs
My jack russell is pretty guard like and routine based.
In my personal experience, most people who say they don’t like cats don’t have a lot of experience with them and eventually grow to love them with more exposure to them.
uh huh....
Yea that is a little true. I got a kitten to see if I will grow to like them. All it did was eat sleep, and shit. I got a second one because they say that it is good to raise a kitten with another one. That one also just eats sleeps and shits. Ive had them for about a year, and I’ve loved them and bought them toys, but I will be realistic and say unfortunately they only seem to show any signs of “affection” when they want something.
@@CatAsme2.0 you need to do more than just feed them. And bonding is on their terms, not yours. It takes time and persistence. Just coming home and expecting an independent cat to run over to you and smother you with kisses probably won't happen. Some cats will, but most won't.
I've had cats that were distant, and they always ended up being very affectionate over time because I put in the work to earn it.
You're probably just go extroverted to understand how to bond with a cat.
That's ok though, not everyone is built for cats
Then you'r the problem not interacting wih them to form a bond with them.@@CatAsme2.0
That's true with me however I've always loved all animals, cats and dogs but dogs were more present at home and cats were just farm cats living own lives. I have a cat and she brings joy to my life but if I could Id have a dog too as with my cat I still have affection deficiency 🙈😆
I love cats, hell I’m watching this with a cat on my lap, honestly I just love how quiet and affectionate they can be
I just have to take a second to appreciate someone happily stating their preference without being rude to the other side. You like what you like, because it fits into your life better!
I have a one ginger stray cat 🐈, he's very affectionate and very sweet in general , and love my father the most ❤
Cat dad of 2 cats here 🐈🐈
em v. Nobody was being rude. Just sharing their opinion in which they didn't even criticize dogs but dog people. Specifically those who hate cats vehemently. You reacted in a sensitive and hostile way. In a sense proving some of the points made about dog people.
Having lived with multiple dogs, cats, birds, fish, a bunny, a chinchilla, a bearded dragon, a tarantula, and even praying mantisis I've learned that almost any animal that can be considered a pet can be a great companion and friend
Bro lives in zoo
So have I! Anything you are passionate about and truly love will tend to be rewarding, because you know what you're getting into and how to care for the animal in a way that the least intellectually intelligent animals will feel comfortable and confident, leading to positive interactions that are what you were looking forward to. 😊❤ True animal lovers don't get an animal unless they are aware of and embrace what comes with it.
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I'm 100% a cat person. Living out in the country can be hassle because there are critters that like to get into my house without me noticing. However my cats would take of the problem at hand and show their work to me.
Awww… did they bring you presents??!!???!?????
You're spot about that! A fruit fly can't even enter with my fur baby Pepper, noticing and she'll chase it down until she captures it!
@@youlikekrabbypattiesdontyo9818 Why are dogs not more famous than cats for that then?
Am I a cat person or a dog person? YES. I love them both.
Yes I love both too! I have a cat and I’m waiting for a new guide dog
Same. I love both. I can't imagine life any other way. Maybe compare people who love having reptiles as pets and people who love having mammals as pets?
Yes! I totally understand. I have always had cats but, i would love to get a pet dog too! Both are awesome! 😄
@@okamiangles7121 I recently got a new cat because of mobility issues. I do miss having a dog.
@@itsjustme7487
Just a thought, have you considered a service dog?
I remember having a discussion with a person who said he hated cats and loved dogs. I told him of a study I read that people who hated cats was because they hated that they couldn't control a cat like a dog. You could command a dog to do something, not so with cats and showed insecurities of the person who like to control people. He was the VP of a company I worked for.. I quit a year later lol. I don't like to be controlled lololololol
You said _exactly_ what I've been saying for decades. From experience I've found dog people to be very controlling, and YES, that's why they do not like cats. My saying for years ... "You can't bribe a cat to like you, or beat them to obey you. You have to "earn" their trust, and love". I feel the same way..
My Granma also said, "Never trust a person who does not like cats". She was 100% correct
@@pawwalker3492 My boyfriend said he didn't like cats but he didn't know any cats very well. Now he knows my cat he likes her. He still isn't sure about other cats though.
@@Catlily5 - hey - he's on the right track - am'I'right!
Give your BF time - his eyes have been opened by your sweet kitty, and you.
Indeed, the most vehement cat haters I know are young (20's/30's) alpha male types, usually into extreme sports, who own big hunting or fighting type dogs, whom they train & control obsessively, & like to show off how absolutely trained & controlled their dogs are. It has always seemed rather Creepy to me. These guys never seem to keep a girlfriend for long. I know, Shocking.
Personally, I like both cats & dogs, but wouldn't go to that extent of training on a dog, nor would I want to own such "extreme" breeds of dogs, a "normal" dog is fine for me.
I'm not a fan of fancy / purebred dog or cat breeds, far more a mutt / rescue person all around, can't understand why anyone would buy a dog or cat from a breeder when there are so many deserving creatures needing rescue.
@@Catlily5 My husband and I put off marrying for years because he didn't want to live with my cats. Turned out, he'd never known a cat and really had just gone along with his birth family, who actively disliked cats. Shortly into the marriage, we got him his own cat, whom he quickly grew fond of. He even got to enjoy mine. Moral: cat people have exquisite patience.😸
I fit the profile of a cat person being introverted- i’ve loved cats since i was a little girl- petting their fur and listening to their purring brought a lot of comfort and calm because i was such a sensitive shy fearful child who struggled with anxiety from early childhood abuse
I'm a man, but I agree with this comment.
Pretty much same. I was born with 6 cats in my house. I am now introverted. Almost every day back then as a toddler or something my cats would protect me and/or just lay on me lol.
Mee too, i have been learning about cats ever since i came back from america and till now i know infinity facts about cats!
Also cats are so cute 😩💕 they're so tiny 😽 they're basically like a baby
@@schule01 i don't know how to say a yes to this bc you are just SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO right that i have nothing to say!
I am a Cat person and a Cat Dad. I have 8 house panthers and love them all. And they all have a personality of them selves
Love the fact that you have little panthers.
Cats are themselves “introverted”. That’s why you have to live with them to really discover them and know them, and that’s why for some people it’s harder to love them at first sight.
yeah its not as if there's dozens of other legitimate reasons for not loving them.
Like? There are dozens and dozens of reasons to love them. Cats are amazing
@Endorphins27 There are "dozens of legitimate reasons" for not loving dogs either but people still do because dogs bring a lot of good to the table. You're making no point here.
People who dislikes cats for not being obedient and not being immediately affectionate tend to be childishly impatient
I'm a 70 year old CAT guy. I've preferred kitties all my life!!🥰🥰🥰
Everyone I know loves cats & disagree on the personality. I’m a National Sales Director so I’m pretty outgoing. My cat is very affectionate and greets me when I get home. He also loves meeting people that visit. He loves being around his human family and loves cuddling and getting rubs. Everyone I know with a cat have outgoing personalities. People that say they don’t like cats never owned one and I don’t trust them..
Completely agree and I say the same thing. Anyone who doesn’t like cats has never had a friendly one.
I have a cat and I love her to bits! I love all animals full stop! They are just so wonderful and amazing! X
Being introverted doesn’t mean not being outgoing at all. You know how to have good, positive relationships at work. But when you’re done work, what relaxes you? Do you want to go out with friends and do lots of activities, or do you need to go home and do something more solitary to recharge your batteries? I’m also super people oriented at work, but when the day is over, I want to be alone with my cats and a book or a good tv show and I don’t like talking about my day with my husband 😂 I’m an introvert!
My female cat is very affectionate too. But my male cat is more independent. Also i think they are more social with humans than with other cats, since everyone that sees them gives treats. Idk how they do it, but they are really good at convincing people lol
Also i must agree with the personality, cuz i always been introverted. Sometimes i'm ambiverted (in between, but only when i need to be), but most of the time i preffer to spend time alone. I never meet anyone close to me that is a extrevert cat lover or cat owner.
I head that the personality of your pet usually can match one of its owner. That or they kinda adapt their personality over the connection they have with that owner.
Also is odd that i know someone who was afraid of cats? They never told me exactly why, but they said cats are mischevious and they can't be trusted or something like that.
The differences between dog and cat people that this video discusses are _averages._ You may not fit into the typical cat lover profile, even if you identify as a cat person.
I like both cats and dogs - but I've only had cats as an adult, so I think most people categorise me as a cat person. And I am more on the introverted, anxiety prone but open-minded side of things.
I’m a massive introvert but I love dogs, and I think that compliments me well. I love spending time away from people, but my dog is always in the same room as me, on a couch nearby or next to me and I can aggressively hug and cuddle her whenever I want to. I’m spending time alone but with a friend that also needs affection on a daily basis.
I grew up with cats.
I notice I’m really quiet but I feel comfortable in a group of people. And I like to share myself if people ask, otherwise I won’t tell anything about me.
That is literally me
Same
Hell yeah, don't judge the beautiful little felines just because they don't want to do anything to please you.
Hi Elizabeth
The thing is, dogs are the ultimate bro. They love you no matter what. They love you just because you love them.
@@ilsgrade8357 Well, I was trying to get in touch with the cat post when I coincidentally saw your page here and I decided to say hi and to know you.
I want us to be good friends here, I hope you don't mind
IIls Grade an ultimate bro is an unconditional follower of your rules and commands who'll stick around even when abused is your definition of an ultimate bro? If you love your cat and treat them well and treat them well then they'll return the favour. To me that's an ultimate bro. Someone who values me and loves me but also calls me out on my bs when necessary.
@@ilsgrade8357 Ya know. Thats the problem. i saw people literally FUCKING KICK A DOG and the dog didnt care. Cats at least react to it A lot of people just like dogs because they are easy to control. yes i like all animals equally but maybe you should try leaving a cat alone for example. giving them consent. i promise you they will sit on your lap once they get to know you
I think I love cats because they just are. Cats draw attention just by being and being there in the room/space. They just have some form of natural magnetism and mysticism about them. Being femme I admire such characteristics and presence very deeply. .
I'm mostly a cat person yet I love Animals period. I worship cats and my cat will tell you that if she could talk! 😹
My cats as far back I remember love routine. They enforce my routines on me, even the ones that don't directly effect them. If I try to neglect something, they let me know. I've often told people considering getting a cat that they almost function like planning calendars or alarm clocks. Once they see you establish a routine for yourself, they'll help you maintain it. So, I don't understand this vid's bit about them not liking routines, not at all.
True cats do like routine.
They will train you to keep in line if you start to slack.
My cats also indicate when they want the fire on, their blankets putting down etc.
They are wonderful animals - couldn't live without them. Like doggies too but don't need one to live.
Oh, so this is why my cat starts mewing at 5,30 am if i dont get up. Hey, it's your time to start making coffee:why are you still in bed? Makes sense 🤣 i break the routine
My cat is my alarm clock 😂
True. My cat always wakes me up at a certain time. She will lick my face if I'm not awake yet when it's time for her breakfast.
@@feong_feong5172 you re lucky if this is her way to wake you up 😃
I like dogs too but I definitely prefer cats. They're usually more chill. And I like the fact that you have to earn their trust, it feels very rewarding to be loved by a cat.
I also was attacked by a dog as a kid, and while I mostly got over it, I still feel nervous when the dog (especially a large one) is running towards me and barking.
It's not true that you have to earn a cat's trust. I met a cat for the first time and it was laying on my lap and doing what cat lovers call "affection" as soon as I fed the cat.
@@fantapro23 uhh, you do have to work for a cats trust. cats usually don’t trust you at first but once you show that you aren’t harmful then the cat will start trusting you
@@Sandstheskeleton That's bullshit bro. Cats get brided with food easily, it doesn't require trust. You are one of those generic cat lovers who believe cats are the best pets ever? Wrong, Dogs are number 1 and cats have nothing they can do about it because their personality is shit.
I agree! It does feel rewarding to be loved by a cat. I love both dogs and cats though. But as a kid I was also pretty afraid of dogs even though I was never attacked, because I heard of stories about people being killed or mauled by them. I've gotten over the fear pretty much. But still, I do feel nervous about large dogs barking and running towards me as well.
I’m an introvert and even though I love both cats and dogs I’m definitely more of a dog person. I grew up with dogs and I definitely want to have both a dog and a cat when I get older but if I had to choose one over the other it would definitely be a dog.
Same here. When it comes to introversion/extroversion, it's people I can't stand to be around, but love the company of dogs (and most animals.) When it comes to disliking cats, what I hate is how a lot of cat owners don't take responsibility for caring for them - they allow them to roam, don't bother neutering them, don't bother getting them vaccinated, aren't bothered if they kill wildlife, aren't bothered if the cat gets injured or gets run over.
morgan humphey ,then you could adopt a greyhound /galgo dog 💖they are sweet calm dogs ,i heard the frase they are the "cats of the dog world " :)
besides they re one of the most misstreated breed of dogs ,not a lot of people give them a chance as pets ,cause their wrong "greyhound racing/races " .
It’s the other way for me, I’d grown up with dogs but inclined more to cats and realized my personality type. Well my fav dog had also died some years ago, couldn’t love the later dogs as much
Same same same
@@craftyhobbit7623 I'm sending these messages to you to introduce myself and establish better communication with you.
I hope you don't mind?
I was a cat person exclusively until I adopted my shepherd-lab. Now I absolutely love BOTH!! Cannot choose! Lol
Well, I was trying to get in touch with the cat post when I coincidentally saw your page here and I decided to say hi and to know you.
I want us to be good friends here, I hope you don't mind
your dog eats vomit and poo
your dog licks its own genitals and ass
your dog licks other dogs' genitals and ass
other dogs lick your dogs' genitals and ass
your dog licks itself again after all of that, brings all the filthy disgusting bacteria to your home, AND THEN LICKS YOU.
how can youstill like dogs after reading this?
Always thought of myself as a dog person, and wanted a LARGE dog, when I felt in the right place to get one. Then I ended up adopting a kitten that I knew. He's my baby, and now I love dogs and cats of all shapes and sizes!
ew don't call a pet a baby
@Endorphins27 He's been with me since he was a kitten , so yes, he's my fur baby. 😁
I'm a proud cat person and most of the description is totally me. I'm not a fan of dogs. I don't hate them but I don't want a dog. I like cats because they are independent and think for themselves. I like people who can think for themselves as well. Nothing worse than a sheep (not literal sheep of course)
Me too!
@youlikekrabbypattiesdontyo9818 That makes absolutely no sense at all. There is no research to support this because it's ridiculous. I'm in a healthy loving relationship with my husband. We have been married for 13 years. We support and love each other. We have 3 cats and no kids because we like our freedom and money. As a female who has always been into horror, rock music and child free lifestyle, it would be really stupid to call me a sheep. Nice try though. That might work with some little woman who has 5 kids and no life. Or is that you. lol. God I hate to say this but I actually feel sorry for you. Maybe someday you'll be happy and not have to troll to get kicks. Until then, good luck and goodbye
@youlikekrabbypattiesdontyo9818you made that up, didn't you? 😂
I think for myself and no one tell me what to do or be, but I have a dog. And who you calling a sheep when you're probably a sheep without realizing it.
@@o.i.c.uvanish9169 A sheep is someone who follows the trends just to fit in. Someone who loves brainless entertainment meant for the masses. I'm guessing you love Friends, Fast and Furious and Marvel. You like current pop/r&b music. You hate movies that are older than your age and you would never watch a black and white film. You have no interest in politics because you think both parties are the same yet you have no idea what is going on because you don't pay attention because you don't think it will affect your life. Am I close or do you want to deny this?
I mostly fit the profile of a cat, being an introvert who needs to spend alone time to recharge their batteries…but on the other hand I’m an extremely conscientious person…truth to be told, I love both dogs and cats and I consider myself a balanced person…why choose when you can like and have both?!
“why choose when you can like and have both?!”
My sentiments exactly! ❤
@@apmanda Because if one loves you and one doesn't, the choice is very easy.
I am a hard core CAT lover!!! They are amazing. My cats are so affectionate, clingy, fun, playful. I adore them!! Some of what is said about cat lovers is true. I do not consider myself an introvert and I am zero neurotic but I do like to recharge by being alone and retreating like a cat. I just think cats are misunderstood. Love my gatitos ❤❤❤
Wow that’s nice. How are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe out there?
I'm definitely a cat person. I don't consider myself as introverted though, as I always had lot of friends and socialized quite a lot. I think that with dog people, it depends on what breed of dog they own, that determines their personalities.
Introverted people have friends and socialize, it's just that they don't become energized from social interactions and external activities the way that extroverts do. I have a blast with my friends when we hang out, but I will be completely exhausted and need alone time to recharge my social battery afterward.
Op's definition of introversion is not true, yes. Introverts can have a lot of friends and big friend groups, meet with them and go to parties, but when they come back home they will be exhausted from that interaction and will seek alone time to recharge and collect their thoughts/energy. For extroverts in that same friend group, when they come back home after that, they will be very energized, they will say "I feel so much better now after hanging out with my buddies" and will continue to do high energy tasks after that. When given time to rest in free time, for extroverts that rest is gonna be doing high energy activities with people and they rest by doing that. Introverts will choose to stay at home to watch/read/cook, play with pets, go on quiet walks, hiking either alone or with a partner or a close one and recharge through alone, quiet ways. Much like cats retreating into a box, making biscuits and then sleeping whereas dogs will go crazy when you mention "park" and they will get their own leashes and drag you to the park.
I‘m a dog person, but most people think i am a cat person. I can understand why they get me wrong. I‘m an introvert, but i like to go out into the world.
My favorite dog is the dachshound. Very determined, strong-willed and courageous. Such a personalty. ☺️
I'm a cat person. My cat Tiger-J is my furry prince.
I'm a major league cat person and Nightwing would tell everyone that he wrapped my heart around his little paw.
@@Awestefeld6612 So sweet!
I love both cats and dogs! I have owned ( been owned) by several. They have always been treated as family members. ♥️♥️
🌹💖. Thank you my very best friend Someone for my special lovely highlight. Very, very much appreciated. 🙏🧸🙏. Please always be extremely careful and stay safe and well always 💖🌹
I love both aswell! I have only had dogs, but im looking forward to owning cats!
🌹💖. Thank you again my very best friend, Someone, for my special lovely highlight. Very, very much appreciated. 🙏🧸🙏. Please always be extremely careful and stay safe and well always 💖🌹
"Dog' and cats living together! It's Armageddon!" - Dr. Peter Venkman (Bill Murray), The Ghostbusters, 1984. 😻 💖 🐶
I am an introverted, neurotic, open-minded dog person.
Cats are like oxygen to me. I need them in my life. They're soft and like to be snuggled, fussed over and pet and complimented. Cat purring helps me sleep. If I'm sick or had surgery, they're right there looking after me. Our cats like routine, especially when it involves food. They eat in the morning and at night when we have dinner. They're clean, I bury my face in their lush fur and just take them in. Puppies are adorable cute and funny. I like to play with them. Dogs... not so much. I've had dogs, they're nice but not my first choice for a pet. At this stage of my life I'm happy to have cats. I understand them better and anticipate what they need. Cats rule!!! 😻😻😻
Me too. I don't understand dogs for the life of me. My flatmate, a hardcore dog person, has tried to explain it to me by saying dogs are like children. Nah thanks, that made it worse lol.
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100% cat person but I am very social and not neurotic and my cat is very social. I am also open minded. I think this study suffers from confirmation bias.
Introvert, neurotic, and open-minded; I am cat person indeed.
I guess I fall into the cat person category. I am quiet and introverted. I do like my "me time". The thing is, I love dogs and cats. I owned dogs for most of my life. Their bubbly personities and them being active is what got me out of bed every morning when I was going through some rough patches in my life. Dogs won't let you be sad. My last dog passed away a few years ago when she was 13 yrs old. I have a cat now. I love her to death, but there are days where I miss my dog.
An interesting subject and one I have pondered on before. I would like to add another difference though and it also relates to cat & dog behaviour. That is that like a dog, dog lovers seem to depend more on receiving affection and approval where as cats and their owners seem to be more likely to want to give affection and less likely to need apprval.
Yup yup yup! I personally think cats are a good match for submissive people, and dogs are a good match for dominant people. Because cats are a dominant type of pet, while dogs are a submissive type of pet. Contrary to expectation, dominant people are calm and collected, and they depend a lot on receiving affection and appreciation from others, most particularly on being perceived as leaders and having people look up to them. Submissive people (such as myself) are more neurotic, aggressive, and clingy, but they don't care as much about being looked up to or receiving affection. However, they have a lot of affection to give and it's right down painful if they don't get to do that. Neither type likes companions (be they human or other animal) of the same type, it's an "opposites attract" type of thing.
@@carmensavu5122 im not submissive, at all. and i still dont like dogs. why the fuck would i want to chill with people and fight over dominance? i d rather just mellow out with a good spliff and good friends where we can CHILL and not worry about being dominant. just cracking good jokes and making good memories together.
I've had Feline's all my life and a dog in the mix. Animals don't scare me it's people who do.
A person who loves cats is the one who is willing to give efforts, because they believe you should get what you give ♥️
A person who gives effort to cats is someone who has no life because cats don't give a crap about the things you do for them. Truly hate cats.
@@fantapro23 Cats dont give a shit
-Someone who never owned a cat
@@fantapro23found the angry dog lover 😂 see what we mean when we say y'all are weirdos?
@@trini2DBone134 I don't understand what you mean, and you are talking off topic
@@fantapro23 you know exactly what I mean. Too many cat haters (aka dog lovers) know nothing about cats yet love to speak your bullshit. Weirdos
Them not wanting to please their human parents shows how freaking awesome they are 💟, you have to love the little meows for that!😻😍😊👍👍
true independance. dogs dont really want to please their human, they only do it for food. a cat will not love you for food. it will love you for you.
@@deathrager2404 You are a fucking retard if you believe that you fucking donkey. It's the other way around, dogs love you for you and cats use you for food. People like you are the reason stupidity exists, get experience and don't spread bullshit on the internet.
@@fantapro23 a burglar surveyed a house, he found out the house was guarded by dogs. for 1 week he walked around to the back of the house's yard, the dogs would come near him and bark, he would feed them. this would continue for about a week or so. once the dog stopped barking after he gave them food (they were used to his scent and asociated it with food thats why they stopped barking), he robbed the house empty. there is a video on the dude admitting that on youtube. lol.
@@deathrager2404 You know shit can be staged these days. If it's real then the owner of the dogs probably treated them like shit. If someone fed your cat they'd leave you instantly, because they only care for food. The bullshit you wrote in the first comment was so braindead I can't even see you having any IQ. If you think dogs only care for food then you need to get checked because cats use you as a slave.
@@fantapro23 it s only braindead, to braindeads.
I'm bipetual. I grew up owning dogs, and now I am owned by cats.
I love that, bipetual. I've always had cats and dogs throughout live. They all got along, and there were often a multi pileup several times a day. Fur babies remind me how much more I love my critters than some people. Lol
IDK if I could be without a cat. Then again, we've had German Shepherds for almost 25 years. So we have cats and a dog in our home. *All* of them like a routine, imo. Cats know they get breakfast right after I awake. Dog knows she gets food twice a day. And *everyone* comes running when we yell "TREAT"! 😀 I blame my split personality on being a Gemini - lol. One twin is a cat lover, the second twin is a dog lover. And I have personal characteristics of both - perhaps more introverted but everything else fits at one time or another. Fascinating - thank you!
I'm an autistic crazy cat lady ❤
I’m definitely a cat person! I have 4 cats
Enslaved by 4 cats....Please run!
@@fantapro23bro what’s wrong with liking an animal
@@fantapro23you can’t force someone to like dogs bro it’s just an opinion
@@aliklukata8464 I'm not forcing anyone to like dogs, I'm forcing everyone to stop loving cats because cats don't love humans at fucking all.
Cannot love this enough! No longer can have a kitty but eagerly love visits with friends who have one or two cats. This also brought to mind the 1982 film "Cat People". :)
I always tell people, every animal has a hidden gem in them. Some gems are harder to extract but it’s worth it.
I am an absolute introvert and an absolute dog person
I have a couple of nice personality traits that they describe dogs with, but cats also have some of those, they are just smart enough to not really be people pleasers.
I don't know any cat people that 'actively dislike dogs' though I know many dog people that 'actively dislike cats' (and this study seems to back that up) and I think that says a lot about cat and dog people and their compassion and ability to love and empathise.
I have no interest in any human who 'actively dislikes cats'. If they had a fear of all animals I'd understand but when people say they're afraid of cats but like dogs, despite dogs being far more dangerous statistically - I just don't have space for people like that. Cats can be the gentlest, sweetest, most deeply loving creatures and if you need immediate gratification like dogs will give you to feel connected to someone then you might only enjoy surface-level relationships. To have relationships with cats you have to be deeper than surface level.
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I do know a cat person who doesn’t like dogs.
I’m a cat person and I have mixed feelings about dogs. I like dogs that look more like wolves rather than the pushed-in face variety. Can’t see the attraction of the latter, at all. I find their barking annoying, and their poo disgusting as they don’t cover it. They can get smelly, whereas cats are clean and soft. I like cats because they are close to the wild animal. I find the highly bred varieties like Sphynxes, Persians, etc, weird and unattractive looking. A lot of those breeds are cruel to the animal too.
Okay but what if the person has been hurt by a cat but not a dog? Especially as a toddler, that can affect your whole life. I've been hurt by a cat as a toddler, but not by a dog. I definitely don't actively dislike cats but it's sure shaped how I feel towards them versus dogs. (Also I'm allergic which might have been triggered from that incident.)
I don’t really like dogs tbh . I don’t hate them and whenever a dog comes up to me I pet them and baby talk them but I wouldn’t actually get one and cuddle with one while I’m alone .
@@edgarallenhoe4656 Same. Most dogs are poorly behaved because of lazy owners, and are given a poor diet which leads to them smelling awful on a good day. I've met a small handful of dogs (usually pomeranians or similar, ironically) that I would be happy to own in my life and they typically exhibit cat-like traits such as NOT BARKING. :)
Cats actually do tend to be schedule oriented, mostly concerning food.
Cats are extremely routine oriented. If anything you'd expect dog people to be more spontaneous since they're more extroverted and less neurotic. Spontaneity can generate stress for an introvert because of unknown factors which can be "threatening".
Люблю и кошек и собак,и как бы там не говорили что кошки и собаки не могут жить в одном помещении, осмелюсь сказать что это не так❤️❤️
I was almost always a cat person, growing up always having a cat in the window. That shifted when I had teenagers. When you have teenagers, it is so great to have someone who is excited to see you come home.
I am still an introvert but I prefer my dogs to cuddle with. I find having dogs and their routines helps to keep me grounded and balanced when my artist mind just wants to sew or craft all day and night, my dogs remind me that it is time to get some exercise or eat or take a cuddle break.
I still love my cats but my dogs don’t Pee on my clean laundry when they get angry with me and I really appreciate that.
My dog broke my electric Toothbrush that was expensive and had a dump on my bed, my Cats have never done that
@@Leigh-Anneisthebestinlittlemix You probably didn't train the dog or treated it like shit
For the love of cats I share some things I've learned in my research. The basic idea here, on the surface, yes, but on other things here's the deal; cats are social, it's ill perception from solo house cats I guess that gives people this idea. They hunt, shit, piss and die alone, yes. Then they congregate to play, sit in the sun, sleep, share food, and who knows what information passes between them in their outward silence? The differences seem more stark from cat's codes being harder for uneducated humans to understand. It takes not simply 'introversion' but self discipline, and yes cats can be trained to jump through hoops and walk a snaky path between traffic cones but you have to give them something to motivate them. You have to respect a cat's royalty to get the love cat. It's not some unearned ego trip with them, it comes with having such bright senses and being in the middle of the predator prey cycle. Dogs will take indiscipline in their humans as long as they get fed. A dog can be warned off by anger and whippings. If violence is in your mix, beware the cat. This is more than just inward focus, and the neuroses can be done away with when inner disciplines are honored, studied, and practiced. It's not some unearned royalty I say again; cats are more advanced in their senses and their defenses and their sense of self worth. They are exceptionally ritual oriented, but humans who expect cat to just bring them a toy when they want to play, or never play with their cats, or just let their cats outside and only feed and water them and occasionally pet them would never notice this. Zoomies at night when I want to sleep!? Cat so chaotic! How about dogs who can't tell friend from foe and bark all through the night? Zoomies at night are because cat guardian didn't observe the ritual of hunt, chase, catch, eat that runs out the zoom on their wild instincts. This is play time with correct interactive toys that the human moves like prey and lets the cat catch them, and then carry them off. Then you put the toys away and feed the cats. If you set the pace of the rituals with correct science then your cats will follow your sleep and wake cycles like a monk and you're the abbot of their monastery, but only when you know the correct science of how cat and humans best relate. I recommend Jackson Galaxy in your research. He's where I learned most of this, and I can tell it as I do because I've also met the challenges in the practice of keeping indoor cats with and without this knowledge. You can be more willy nilly with dogs and still get good results. Cats take more intelligence and discipline to keep healthy, happy and sane in indoor environments. Cats can even be trained to stride on leashes with the dogs in their family. Not to dig on you good sir, this comes from my heart as a primary cat person in this layout. I seek only to dissolve ignorance that has made human cat relations difficult, and even hellish over our relationship of thousands of years. It takes more learning on the part of the human to get the loving radiance of a cat who loves, not merely uses, humans. Dog lets human rot in the dungeon as long as dog gets the scraps. Cat will not tolerate such abuse, and then humans blame the chaos of the cat. Cat pisses everywhere but the box! You got the box wrong, human. It's human's lack of discipline that drives house cats wild. IN the wild they'd be prey in a heartbeat if they lacked it. It's gaslighting cats as far as I'm concerned to blame the hellcat on the cat, when it's almost always the humans with their toxic habits and relationships that activate the cat's fierce defenses.
My cat found ur video very interesting! Lying against my arm on the desk and stating intently on the screen 😀
Interesting video; I definitely have these personality traits (introversion; unwillingness to follow rigid structure; gravitation towards "quiet" activities; etc.) I've been a cat person my whole life; my family had several cats when I was growing up, and my husband and I are now the "parents" of a 16-year-old male tabby. I don't mind dogs, some are great, but they are too high maintenance for me to have as pets.
You are absolutely right Catherine. How are you doing? Hope you are fine and staying safe out there?
This is so true! I love dogs, but I consider myself a cat person. I just find that cats are more interesting and it's awesome when they like you because they don't vibe with just anyone. Also, the description of the cat lovers is very accurate :)
Seven cats have adopted me.😃
I lost count over my life.
@@Awestefeld6612 Hi Art! Currently seven cats living here at the same time. Great company.🙂
Excellent survey! Thank you.
My cat also likes routine. Smacks me at 4 am to feed him
I have a cat and a dog, and I adore both of them. Does that make me a split personality? 🙂 I am a "both".
I love both but cats are superior 🤷♀️ ❤
What if your both 🥺…I was a cat person in my 20s I was dealing with a lot of mental instability, in my 30s I feel like I started to find myself and dogs came into my life. Dogs helped break me out of my shell, and literally forced me to socialize. I love both!
Absolutely 100% correct. Purrfect description of us 😻. Have had cat motherhood since early '60's. That's more than 50yrs.
I have learned that cats do enjoy company and can form social groups called a cloudier. Cats can be trained. I am a cat person and I am an extrovert.
I used to Hate cats when I was a child mainly because I was told cats aren't great. That was until the neighborhood cat came along he became a positive picture for cats throughout my childhood. I wanted to learn more about them and began to research and try understand how cats acted what they liked and didn't like. I also owned dogs and they were great. Now I'm planning on getting my 2nd brittish short hair. Also I would love to own a dog as well but sadly because of my schedule it is not possible, someday I'll get another dog. At this moment I'm happy with what I have.
If I may, your content is WONDERFUL! We are so proud to be one of your now 85K subs. Your channel is very informative, just as this topic was. 😻😻Always learn from you, maybe you are a Purring, Learning Journal as well? Cheers!
It always comes down to each person. I lean more toward being a dog person but I'm not extroverted at all, on the contrary I enjoy time alone with my dog away from any type of social event unless needed for work. I am though polite and kind despite not enjoying interactions as much.
I like how they used a negative spin on cat person traits and positive spin on dog person traits. It can be done both ways. For example, you could say that cats/cat people are independent, self sufficient and low maintenance while dogs/dog people are needy, have insecure attachment style, and don't have a true sense of self. Instead, why cant we look at all their individual traits in a positive light? Everyone always tries to compare cats and dogs to each other, but they are just completely different. You rarely see someone comparing elephants to dolphins so why do we need to compare cats and dogs? It felt unnecessary to present it like this.
I didn't perceive it as a negative spin. Unless you count "not putting up with people's bullshit" as negative.
Here's what I noticed about dog people. Most of them don't mind having their dog crap wherever it wants on property outside of their own residence and then they don't pickup their dog crap. I said most dog people, not all.
Maybe in your city, but not in mine lol
The dog people in my area are even worse. Not only do they let their dogs crap wherever, but they also will lock the dogs up in the backyard and never socialize them, only letting them out to mess up someone else's yard.
Hmmm… I don’t know where you live, but in most cities there are usually laws that require people to pick up their dog’s poop. However, there unfortunately are no rules about picking up cat poop (at least not anywhere i’ve ever lived)…. And the neighborhood cats come, uninvited, day after day, to sh*t in our backyard. So i have to pick up my neighbors’ cats’ sh*t. I have always picked up after my dogs no matter where they poop. Why should I have to pick up after other people’s cats? I don’t even like cats. When you let your cat out, you must know it’s gonna piss and sh*t on other people’s property… It’s very annoying. And disrespectful. That’s what i’ve noticed about cat people.
1000% dog person here ✌🏻
@@stephaniebrosseau3648 Clearly those cats were never litter trained. My cats always covered their leavings. There's just people who should never own a cat, dog, or any other animal.
@@stephaniebrosseau3648 Why is your dog(s) letting cats sh*t in your yard?
Despite being around dogs my entire life, I feel like I am more of a fan of cats. They are calm, relaxed, affectionate, and there easier to be around, and clean. They just have more personality to me
This was more spot on than I thought it would be. I was a dog person but converted many years ago. Love them both but I do love that cats are who they want to be and that's it.
I’m totally a cat person on all those accounts: an introverted, anxious, nomadic writer/artist, lol 😆 And most cats can tell I’m “one of them” cause I know how to communicate & act around them. We get each other. Dogs on the other hand are exhausting, loud, licky & slobbery, and so needy 😵💫 I don’t hate dogs but I don’t particularly want to be around them. I tolerate them if I must. Which is how I feel about loud obnoxious people 😂
Same here
I have three baby kittens I've been raising since birth. They're now five months old and of the three, two of them have absolutely no idea what alone time is... lol 😩💀
Loving these videos, you’ve a new subscriber in me
I always have to say when I hear this though; “In this case the stereotypes have some truth to them”. All stereotypes have truth to them, that’s how they come about, whether we like it or not. Insurances companies use them all the time
I've always liked dogs, but am definitely a cat person (watching this with my kitty on my lap). Cats are just calmer and I love to see my cat lovingly blink at me and their purring is a heavenly melody to my ears. They also bring us gifts and when outside in the garden, my cat follows me to make sure I'm safe and sound. My cat trusts people she sees me trust to and is more than willing to stay laying on her side for my 3 years old nephew to pet (not a vicious creature as some dog owners would describe them..) if she has enough she runs to hide somewhere, no claws engaged.
I love my cats:) Know what I love about cats...you have to work towards gaining their trust and respect. Once you achieve it you feel like yayyy I am the chosen one. Haha
I love dogs but prefer to own cats. I agree with your assessment of cat people. I love cats quiet ways, although at night they are a bit lively. Our cats are actually very sociable.
When they were describing what makes certain people drawn to cats I was astounded by how accurate it was to me
I'm a cat person and while I can't speak for other cat people I can confirm that everything you said is true
I used to be a dog person and was one of those people who didn't care for cats. Then I found a cat and took him in . Now I am a cat person. They are easy to maintain, quiet but still sociable. Most dog people need to live with a cat to see they too have personalities.
Cats are disgusting dicktators. They treat humans like slaves, manipulate you into feeding them and they only care for food. If I ever lived with a cat, I would torture it to death.
For me im both.
The miss information!
Cats LOVE routine. But most humans don’t realize what their routine needs to be.
Cats are dawn and dusk creatures. Most active at these times. That’s when you play with them and do stuff like teaching them tricks.
Which is Totally possible. Try to teach a cat a trick at 2pm? I wouldn’t want to do tricks in the middle of the night either!
Establishing routine is Great for cats. Keeps them calm.
Example, been staying with my brother due to a flood. He’s allergic so they gotta go into the bedroom when I’m at work.
I let them out for an hour while I had breakfast. Fed them. Let them run around for awhile. Than called them while I walked back to the room.
They ALL followed. Some went straight to their favourite nap places. Some waited for a few Good Kitty pets.
They get Very confused and a bit upset when I stay up later than normal too. Past 9pm they wonder why we’re not all going to bed now. I even get yelled at by one of the more vocal cats if I don’t go to bed on time!
Cats Can be trained! They love routine! They love attention and socialization! The socialization part is how you end up with six cats that Never scratch you, even when scared.
Humans just need to start treating them like actual animals with needs and less like purring accessories.
/crazy cat lady rant
I am a cat and a dog person. So is my friend Erica. We can't help it. We feel such compassion for the animals.
I rescued a black female cat that was being attacked by a pit bull and near death almost 4 years ago. At that time, I had no pets. Now I have a colony of 20 something lol. I live on a farm and they are outside cats with their own custom houses. I wasn't necessarily a cat person. I just have a large family now. Love them. They are interesting to watch and study.
THIS VIDEO IS SOOOOO TRUE!!!! 😂👍👍👍
Cats also like routine not just dogs, they also like to enjoy themselves and play with their humans, they just have a bad reputation because of narrow-minded people, and that's really messed up.
I like both. There are pros and cons of each animal. I'm an introvert so cats suit my personality a little more but I love the dogs we have in our family. I've successfully raised eight orphaned kittens so now when I hear a tiny kitten meow it turns on my 'nurture mode'. Personality wise, I'd call myself a 'cat that gets along with dogs I trust'. My introverted ways can be flexible if I'm with extroverted people I trust; in which case, I don't feel recharged by outings or social gatherings but I don't feel drained by them either.
I have never used this question as an ice breaker, but I'm going to start using it. Me, I'm both a cat AND dog person I grew up with both and enjoy them both for their own characteristics. I also embody a good mix of cat and dog-person traits.
Definitely a cat person. I always think of dogs and the dominance spectrum that they live in to resemble the traits of our worst coworkers. There’s more to it, but the short version is that dogs suck-up if they think you’re in charge and crap on you and break your stuff if they think they are in charge.
Cats treat their owners like slaves, manipulate you into feeding them, act like they pay the bills, scratch you hard as fuck, and kill millions of birds a year. Cats suck.
I see myself in both, if that's possible. Introverted but talkative, anxious, feel cramped by too much structure, yet need routine or I feel lost.
There were more observations besides, those are just a few.
When I was younger I felt like I was more of a cat person than a dog person. Into adulthood, I flipped the other way, though really, I love both for different reasons.
This is fascinating stuff :)
08:35 So true! When I got my cat a couple of years ago, she didn't let me even touch her for a week or so. Now she's following me everywhere and spends a lot of time on my knees or shoulders purring 🤗
you have to earn that respect and love. you cant bribe it like with a dog.
I used to love cats, but until I got a pup, the love is incomparable.
I love all animals but I live with cats. This video sounds just like me, lol.
As a follow up video it would be nice if we determine how much a person is a cat or a dog person, and if that correlates with personality. Because i am very much a cat person and very very less a dog person. And i tend to show the personalities of a cat person.
There are people who are more balanced - likes both and has both pets at home, and it's interesting to know how it relates to their personality.
One very strong point I have always found in cat's favor is that cats quite simply smell much better than dogs. Even a freshly washed dog doesn't smell as nice as an unwashed indoor cat.
Anyone who says cats are aloof and unaffectionate has never met a cat like my Mitzie. I called her my "Velcro Kitty" because she was very, very clingy and affectionate. Any time I sat down for more than two seconds, she'd be on my lap. She cuddled with me almost every night when I went to bed, and would frequently follow me around the house.
So it kinda irritates me sometimes when people say they don't like cats because they're too independent and not affectionate enough. Every cat is different!
All cats only care about food
I’ve always thought that a major difference between dog and cat people is that dog people are more “needy” and requires more validation and attention from their partners compared to a cat person.. like they need someone constantly in their face showing them attention.
not just their partners, from everybody. its seriouslyannoying. dog owners have issues bro
Something I've always loved about cats is you're making a relationship with an animal who isn't interested in hanging around anyone they don't trust or don't want to. People are too used to imposing our will and you need to have more respect for their will - hope that makes sense!
my cat has a routine, she has a specific time she likes to play. and dog lovers say cats dont have feelings but my cat comes to me when i cry and feel sad.