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A cat or a dog? The answer relies on your personality.

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Raise your hand if you have never lived, as a child or as an adult, with a pet. Casual encounters aside, the adoption of a cat or a dog may be determined by the owner’s own personality. And also, lifestyle, in addition to, of course, personal taste. This was confirmed in research conducted in 2014 by a team led by Denise Guastello. They’re a Professor of Psychology at Carroll University. The research was based on surveys of more than 200,000 people. Also, and in which aspects such as a sense of humor, education level, and social habits were explored. The result yielded some character traits that distinguished dog owners from cat owners.

Dog owners: outgoing and cheerful

Do pets reflect the personality of their owners and vice versa? Well, it seems that way. According to this interesting research from Carroll University, dog owners are generally more friendly and sociable. This disposition fits perfectly with the social nature of the dog. They at all times yearns to be part of a group. They consider their human companion as the leader of his pack. The dog is extremely expressive in its displays of affection. Licking, shaking its tail, tapping its paw, are examples of typical canine pampering. Dog owners often have humor based on the body rather than verbal subtleties. It is evident that the open attitude in the field of social relations and friendship. It is the distinguishing feature of dog owners. In the words of Denise Guastello herself: “There is evidence to justify the claim that dog owners and their pets share a temperament determined by a strong disposition towards social relationships.”

Cat owners: independent and sarcastic

Cat owners also have traits compatible with the character of their favorite pet. Introverted people who are passionate about solo leisure activities such as reading, cat owners have a higher level of education. Generally. They have a fine sense of humor in which ironies abound. Thanks to this, the attunement with the cat is immediate. Since it is an animal with specific relationships. Independent, but not opportunistic. As Denise Guastello explains: “In this sense, the cat is a spirit with very similar tastes; for example, you don’t need to go for a walk.

Beagle dog and brown cat lying together By kobkik

Cat or a Dog?

In which of the two groups are you? In any case, whatever your orientation, living with a pet, be it a cat or a dog, is a very valuable experience.

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