Cat Breed Personalities: 5 Personality Types and the Breeds That Fit Each

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A cat’s personality can be as varied as its coat. Cats can be affectionate or aggressive, active or lazy, curious, playful, independent, or in constant need of their owner’s attention.

Every cat breed has its own personality traits. That’s why it’s important to learn about a breed’s personality in advance, so you can choose the pet that’s right for you.

This article explains how to tell what a pet’s personality will be like before you get it, what a cat’s personality depends on, and what doesn’t affect it. Then you’ll be able to choose a pet that matches your own temperament.

Personality Types

Experts identify five main cat personality types. Each type has its own name and distinctive traits. Notably, each cat breed tends to fall into one of these types. Read about each one carefully so you won’t be disappointed in your choice of pet.

So, the cat personality types are:

The Cat’s Cat: friendly
The Human’s Cat: affectionate
The Hunter Cat: energetic
The Inquisitive Cat
The Cantankerous Cat: strong-willed

Each of these personality types was shaped by genetic factors and determines the animal’s behavior.

The Cat’s Cat

Cats with this personality get along great with other cats. This is the ideal type for homes with other pets. A “cat’s cat” won’t fight with other cats to establish dominance or divide up territory. These pets happily sleep together, often groom each other, and play fun games together.

These cats get along with each other wonderfully but may be picky about their friends. With some pets they’ll keep things even and peaceful, while with others they’ll show true love and devotion. Gentle nibbles, nose and head bumps, and affectionate grooming are all signs of feline love for their own kind.

Who They Suit

This personality type suits people who often have to leave their pets home alone for long stretches. While the owner is busy at work or with other important things, the cat entertains itself perfectly well.

It also suits owners who don’t really like cuddling cats. These breeds still prefer to be near you, just not in your arms.

Cat breeds with an independent personality:

The Human’s Cat

Pros

The “human’s cat” prefers to live in a big, close-knit family. It happily lets people into its personal space and comfort zone.

These are the purring creatures that love sitting in their owner’s lap. They come to you on their own, greet you when you get home from work, rub affectionately against your legs, and head-butt you.

The human’s cat is made to bring peace into the home and create harmony with people. These are extremely open, friendly creatures. They can play with kids for hours and always let you pet them, purring with pleasure.

Cons

These cats can’t stay alone for long. They take separation from their owner very hard and need constant contact with people.

Cat breeds with a home-loving personality:

The Hunter Cat

Animals of this personality type make hunting the whole point of their lives.

They’re always on the alert, sneaking up, hiding, and waiting for the right moment to pounce. If you choose a pet like this, be ready for snagged claws, pulled-down tablecloths, and broken vases.

“Hunter cats” spend all day catching flies, the birds outside the window, mice, family members, and their toys, or whatever they’ve decided is a toy. Hide balls of yarn, hair ties, and other small objects, or your cat will find them and chase them across the floor with great enthusiasm.

Cons

Hunters don’t have enough room in a city apartment; they’re pets for people with their own house outside the city. Out in nature, they can fully act on their instincts. Most importantly, life outside the city is safer for these cats: they’re less likely to fall out of a window or get hit by a car.

Cat breeds with a hunter’s personality:

The Inquisitive Cat

The name of this personality type speaks for itself. It includes the most curious and intelligent cats. These animals are ready to spend all day exploring their surroundings, sniffing and tasting plants, furniture, shoes, bags, and people themselves. They tirelessly investigate everything around them.

They love living in busy places: offices and welcoming homes. They’ll thoroughly inspect and sniff everyone who comes over. New objects that come into view will get the same treatment.

Cons

Inquisitive cats constantly need new experiences and sensations. They get depressed if the world around them stays the same.

Cat breeds with an inquisitive personality:

The Cantankerous Cat

This category includes animals with a willful, cantankerous, and even aggressive personality: cats that you can’t call sweet, even by a stretch. They may be aggressive toward strangers and family members, often be in a bad mood, and hold grudges.

If you expect a lot of physical contact with your cat, be ready to be disappointed. Cats of this personality type don’t welcome physical interaction with people. What’s more, they aren’t inclined to be tolerant of other pets.

To build a comfortable relationship with these animals, you’ll have to put in a lot of effort and time. A cantankerous personality keeps the animal constantly expecting something dangerous or unpleasant. And how can you trust others when danger is lurking?!

These pets need lots of personal space. “The cat that walks by himself” is all about them. The main distinguishing feature of this type is a dislike of hugs. Yes, they may let you pet them, but only when they want it.

Pros

A willful personality is a sign of high intelligence. All of these breeds are very smart. Many of them can be trained and can follow simple “dog” commands: fetch, freeze.

Cat breeds with a strong-willed personality:

Choose your pet’s breed with full responsibility. You won’t get to give the cat back if its personality doesn’t suit you.

Does a Cat’s Personality Depend on Its Color?

Various sources claim that you can tell a cat’s personality by its color. For example, orange cats are considered the most cunning and intelligent.

Black cats are said to be unsociable and are credited with magical powers.

White cats are considered shy and calm. And tricolor beauties are said to bring peace, wealth, and happiness into the home.

Of course, it would be convenient to choose a pet by the color of its coat. However, the link between color and personality is a human fantasy. To date, there’s no scientific evidence that a cat’s personality depends on its color.

So when choosing a pet, we recommend going by the breed, the temperament of the kitten’s parents, the conditions it’s raised in, your own intuition, and common sense.

Sources:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4171544/Cats-share-just-FIVE-personality-types.html