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What personality type is your cat?

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GagaJo Sat 25-Mar-23 19:21:53

The “feline five” personality traits, according to earlier researchers, are neuroticism (insecure, shy and anxious), dominance (bullying and aggressive to other cats), impulsiveness (erratic and reckless behaviour), agreeableness (gentle and friendly towards humans) and extroversion.

I have a neurotic and an agreeable with a touch of neurotic.

In the past, I've had mainly agreeable cats. Although I did have one conundrum. He was an agreeable (nicknamed Tim nice but dim) but was the most natural hunter I've ever seen, quite contradicting the extrovert personality type. He adored having his armpits tickled. Didn't need a cat box in the car, just sat peacefully on the passenger seat.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/25/cats-hunt-feline-personalities

Nandalot Sun 26-Mar-23 12:12:30

Our Molly is the gentlest cat imaginable. She has never bitten or scratched anyone. However, she is quite nervous, and hates being picked up. She was a rescue kitten from the RSPCA after being found wondering the streets of our local city in a terrible state. That said, she will happily jump on your lap. I think after her experiences, she likes to be the one in control.

Aveline Sun 26-Mar-23 14:12:24

"Caramme* it's fine to post photos. Post away. I love seeing other Grans' cats.

SueDonim Sun 26-Mar-23 14:26:09

Oh, these photos! 😻😻😻. Here are my boys.

Aveline Sun 26-Mar-23 14:42:07

Lovely boys SueDonim

GagaJo Sun 26-Mar-23 14:58:24

Here are my neurotic and agreeable ex strays.

Fleurpepper Sun 26-Mar-23 15:20:18

How cute- do they have free access to outside?

Aveline Sun 26-Mar-23 15:27:22

They look very comfortable and well settled Gagajo

Barmeyoldbat Sun 26-Mar-23 19:35:50

Shinamae, my cat is the same, she will lie in wait on the landing and wait for me to come upstairs and grabs my hand on the handrail. Her bites use to draw blood but now she just rests her teeth on my hand, it’s a sign of affection the vet told me.

Joseanne Sun 26-Mar-23 20:39:17

GagaJo, The one on the left looks like it has "cattitude"!

Mine is feisty and unpredictable.

Joseanne Sun 26-Mar-23 20:40:02

All lovely cat photos.

GagaJo Sun 26-Mar-23 20:42:13

Aveline

They look very comfortable and well settled Gagajo

They are Aveline. They're actually economic (cat food) migrants from China. I foolishly adopted them while living there and then couldn't part with them. Paid a small fortune to move them here.

GagaJo Sun 26-Mar-23 20:43:27

Joseanne

*GagaJo*, The one on the left looks like it has "cattitude"!

Mine is feisty and unpredictable.

She's a little sweetie. And is trying hard to train my DGS to be quiet, kind and patient with animals. The one on the right is just terrified of DGS.

Joseanne Sun 26-Mar-23 20:47:23

And is trying hard to train my DGS to be quiet, kind and patient with animals. Clever cat, a valuable lesson to impart.

MiniMoon Sun 26-Mar-23 23:16:15

Our Toby is definitely neurotic! He is quite nervous and runs and hides under the stairs when the window cleaner comes.
He will swipe at you if you walk the wrong way, and bites without any provocation. I do love him though.

nanna8 Sun 26-Mar-23 23:20:03

Astrid and Freja

kittylester Mon 27-Mar-23 08:10:56

Ours were all born here but are all very different.

Kiwi, is all black, 12 years old and quite demanding.

Maisie is a gentle soul and follows DH around devotedly.

Her daughter, Minnie, is neurotic and stand offish unless she wants feeding or it is bedtime.

GagaJo Mon 27-Mar-23 09:42:16

So many beautiful cats.

Moggycuddler Tue 28-Mar-23 11:20:35

My current 4 cats don't fit neatly into those categories. Three of them are sisters aged 4 but they have very different personalities. One is a total nutter, always into mischief but very affectionate. One is laid back and lazy but again, very sweet natured. One is not a lap cat but very gentle. And one (the oldest at 18) is a bit grumpy. Every cat is a different personality, like people are.

HeavenLeigh Tue 28-Mar-23 11:23:05

My two are beautiful affectionate pussycats very loving and playful our world

Sparklefizz Tue 28-Mar-23 11:24:55

Loving these cat photos! smile Just what I needed on a wet March morning.

gillyjp Tue 28-Mar-23 12:27:13

Here's our Monty. He was two when he came to live with us after being rehomed twice. I dont know all the circumstances but his previous owner had died. He can't tolerate any loud noise and disappears into the garden when AC and teenage GC visit. When we first got him he disappeared up the chimney for a day! He's obviously relaxed somewhat as this photo shows.

fuseta Tue 28-Mar-23 12:35:25

I have two cats. They are sisters. One spends most of her time indoors, but the other can't make her mind up what she wants to do. She howls to get in the front door and then after eating she goes through the cat flap in the back door and then heads round to the front again and does the same thing again. I get the feeling she doesn't like her sister! If I ever lock the cat flap on a cold night to keep her in she is furious and does a big protest poo! This has been going on for years so I doubt she is going to change now!

Nancat Tue 28-Mar-23 12:49:47

Ebony is definately neurotic. Rescued at 9 months with a litter of weaned healthy kits, she was just a bag of bones herself. It was mutual love at first sight when we met at a CPL rescue centre. She's 8 now, and still only trusts me, she hides when we get visitors. She does get brave if it's someone she knows and likes and comes out to greet them. In 8 years I have never known her bite or scratch anyone (including vets). She's an indoor girl with a big catio for fresh air and sunbathing. She is definately the centre of my universe, and I think I am of hers.

HeavenLeigh Tue 28-Mar-23 13:02:22

My two are beautiful affectionate pussycats very loving and playful our world they are 6 years old next month

GagaJo Tue 28-Mar-23 13:13:27

gillyjp

Here's our Monty. He was two when he came to live with us after being rehomed twice. I dont know all the circumstances but his previous owner had died. He can't tolerate any loud noise and disappears into the garden when AC and teenage GC visit. When we first got him he disappeared up the chimney for a day! He's obviously relaxed somewhat as this photo shows.

That stomach! I love a fat fluffy tummy. Perhaps mine would be more attractive with fur!