Cats have been accompanying us in our homes for thousands of years with their different characteristics. If you have become friends with more than one cat, you can even clearly observe the characteristic difference between them.
Some of them are fond of you, some of them are on the trips of “If you touch me, I will close the book of deeds”, some of them say “I don’t get mixed with meat and milk” and hang out in their own corner… Let’s examine the different groups together to find out which character group your cat is in.
Let’s first look at the research on the character groups of cats.
The study, titled “The ‘Feline Five’: An exploration of personality in pet cats (Felis catus),” by researchers at the University of Southern Australia and the University of Victoria, changed the scientific community’s claim that cats have fewer characteristics than dogs.
According to the research, our feline friends are divided into 5 different groups in terms of their characters. Based on the findings of this study, by learning which group your cat is in, you can better understand it and establish closer relationships with it.
neurotic
Cats with neurotic characteristics are generally anxious, suspicious, insecure and nervous. They don’t act like playing games, directing their curiosity towards something, or showing affectionate approaches to you. Neurotic cats are often afraid of people, they are shy and need to hide somewhere.
You can create spaces for him where he can feel safe. The arrival of strangers in your home is likely to become extra stressful for your cat. You can leave him alone in their safe space without forcing him to do anything.
Raid
Dominant cats may exhibit aggressive behavior towards you and other cats. They get angry quickly and are ready to challenge anything. It has features such as jealousy, aggressiveness, changeability, disobedience.
If your cat has this personality type, it is better not to try to go against him. Otherwise, you can get your answer with a paw stroke.
Extrovert
Extroverted cats are alien cats, so to speak, that we often come across under the name of “funny cat videos” on social media. They are active, curious, intelligent and self-confident. They are easily excited, always alert and ready to play. You can make them happy by playing games and buying various toys.
Cats with this character group are friendly to other cats. If you have the opportunity, you can open your home to one more extroverted cat and watch them run around with each other from morning to night.
impulsive
We can say that one action of impulsive cats does not fit the other. They exhibit volatile attitudes, are insecure, indecisive, and curious about everything going on around them.
While playing games, they can get distracted and run to any sound inside. It is possible that they do not have very friendly relations with you. However, you can develop a relationship by playing games with him.
Compatible
Compatible cats are the ones that everyone dreams of. They are fond of you, do not like solitude, and display affectionate gestures. If your mate is constantly chasing after you with a “murr-murrr” and likes physical contact, they are most likely a compatible cat.
If your cat has this character set, you can build a great relationship with him by making loving physical contact, saying sweet words, and showing frequent attention.
- Source: The ‘Feline Five’: An exploration of personality in pet cats (Felis catus)
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