Which Cat Breed Guards Your Soul?

By: Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

When you are catting your way through your every day, there's a feline breed keeping the mice out of your soul. Even on those days when you feel like your brain is chasing a ball of yarn, there's a cat looking out for your soul. The question is - which one?

We tend to think of our souls as being guarded by mythical creatures like dragons or heavenly creatures like angels. However, the truth of the matter is that there's a domesticated cat breed watching over your every move. Once we learn more about your soul, we will be able to compare your guardian with all the known cat breeds out there. Then, your soul's cat guardian will be clear.

From Russian Blue cats to Ragdoll cats, there's one out there that shares many similar traits with your human soul. Even house cats are sharp and keen predators, but we first need to know what they have to work with when it comes to guarding you. Answer our questions about the way you operate, and then you'll know which breed looks out for you even when your soul gets dark!

Are you ready to find out, or are you just going to pretend a lesser being looks out for your soul?

What kind of seafood do you like most?

Shrimp

Scallops
Lobster

Tuna

How often do you take naps?

I take a nap every day.

I take a nap on the weekends.
I never take naps.

I take a nap every chance I get.

How many cats do you have?

I don't have any.

I have one.
I have two.

I've lost count.

Which of the big cats do you like most?

Jaguar

Panther
Cougar

Lion

How do you feel about dogs?

I love dogs.

Dogs are too needy.
Dogs are smelly.

I guess they are okay.

Have you ever tried to bathe a cat?

I've bathed a kitten.

I wouldn't dream of it.
I don't recommend it.

I leave it to the professionals.

If you saw a mouse in your kitchen, what would you do?

I would set a trap.

I would move out.
I would call an exterminator.

I would lock my cat in the kitchen.

Which name might you give a new pet?

Fluffy

Socks
Bandit

Jerky

Which cartoon cat do you like most?

Top Cat

Garfield
Tom

Felix the Cat

Did you watch "The Pink Panther" as a kid?

I've never seen it.

The movie or the cartoon?
I should watch it.

I used to watch it all the time.

How high maintenance are you?

I'm really low maintenance.

I have moments of being high maintenance.
I'm totally high maintenance.

I'm somewhere between high and low.

Which farm animal is most interesting?

Cow

Horse
Pig

Chicken

If you found a stray cat, what would you do?

I would adopt it.

I would feed it.
I would put up flyers.

I would take it to a shelter.

Which marine animal is scariest?

Orca

Great White
Jellyfish

Giant Squid

Do you prefer short-haired cats or long-haired cats?

I like them both.

I like the hairless ones best.
I like short-haired cats.

I prefer longer hair on cats.

What do you think cats do while their owners are at work?

I think they have fancy dinners.

I think they sleep all day.
I think they trade stocks.

I think they plot their owner's demise.

Which animal sound describes your current mood?

Woof

Purr
Meow

Moo

Which kind of sushi do you prefer?

California Rolls

Avocado Rolls
Dragon Rolls

Philadelphia Rolls

What do you like most about cats?

Cats are independent.

Cats are quiet.
Cats don't shed a lot.

Cats are good at cuddling.

Which kind of cat food would you buy for a cat?

Friskies

Meow Mix
9 Lives

Fancy Feast

Should cats eat wet food or dry food?

Cats should eat live food.

Cats should have both.
Cats should eat wet food.

Cats should eat dry food.

What do you think cats dream about?

Sex

Fish
Sleeping

Mice

What part of a zoo do you visit first?

I don't go to the zoo.

I like to see the monkeys first.
I head to the big cat enclosure.

I always go to the aquarium first.

What do you prefer to do on Sunday afternoons?

I like to watch the game.

I like to sleep.
I like to visit friends.

I like to watch movies.

How do you feel about Hemingway cats?

They are gorgeous.

I don't know what they are.
I wouldn't like all that hair.

Their toes are cute.

What do you have in common with a cat?

I'm independent.

I like it when people feed me.
I can lounge like no one's business.

I'm extremely intelligent.

Would you like to visit a cat cafe?

I have!

That sounds like fun.
Please tell me they do not serve cats.

It would make my allergies go crazy.

What makes you most feel like you're herding cats?

Trying to get my co-workers motivated.

Trying to get my kids out the door.
Trying to organize a party.

Trying to get my partner to listen.

Which pet would you most like to have?

Guinea Pig

Goldfish
Chinchilla

Ferret

Which famous internet cat do you like most?

Monty

Grumpy Cat
Maru

Little Bub

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