Dog People Vs. Cat People: Animals And Your Personality
Are you a dog person, or a cat person? Your answer says a lot about you.
For one thing, research shows that we tend to gravitate toward the type of animal we were raised with. So, if you grew up with dogs, you’re more likely to be a dog person.
Your living arrangements also impact your preferences. In other words, if you live in a small apartment, you’re more likely to prefer cats or small dogs. And if you live in a house, you’re more likely to have larger dogs, like retrievers.
Parents with young children are more likely to have energetic dogs that the kids can play with outside, while older people, and single people, are more likely to choose low-key, low-maintenance cats.
Geography can also have a huge impact. For example: If you’re in Saudi Arabia, you’re more likely to be a cat person, because in Arabia, dogs are considered vermin. But according to a major study at the University of Texas, there really is a difference between “dog people” and “cat people.”
Researchers say that people who say they prefer dogs are more extroverted, more agreeable, and more conscientious than self-described “cat people.” While cat-lovers are less traditional, more creative, and more neurotic.
