Which Cat Breed Matches Your Personality?

By: Teresa M.
Estimated Completion Time
4 min
Which Cat Breed Matches Your Personality?
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About This Quiz

If you were a cat, what breed would you be? It's not something we might consider very often, but it is an issue that we need to give more attention. Any self-proclaimed cat lover should know what kind of cat they would be, and now you can find out with 100% certainty! After this quiz, you will no longer have to guess whether you're an alley cat or a pampered Persian. 

In order to find out which cat breed matches you best, we need to learn more about your personality, your love of animals, and the way you feel about the lifestyle you choose to live. Knowing all these things about you will help us to most accurately pair you with the cat breed you have the most in common with. 

Imagine spending your days chasing stuffed mice, catching a buzz from catnip, and taking a nap in any spot you felt like plopping down. As a cat, you wouldn't have to worry about anything more than your owner returning home from work. What kind of cat do you picture yourself?

Now that you're dying to know which feline family you are most like, let's get started! That ball of yarn isn't going to catch itself! Meow.

Which kind of seafood do you like most?
Tuna
Shrimp
I don't like seafood.
Scallops

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How do you most often use milk?
I put it on my cereal.
I make hot chocolate.
I drink it from the glass.
I use it for recipes most.

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What are you more likely to name a cat?
Simon
Sookie
Wasabi
Ivy

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Do you prefer to nap in your bed or on the couch?
I'll nap anywhere I'm comfortable.
I prefer long naps in my bed.
I like to nap in my recliner.
I take naps on the count most often.

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Which internet cat do you like most?
Grumpy Cat
Nyan Cat
Lil Bub
Maru

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Would you feed a cat dry food or wet food?
I would feed them a mix.
I would stick to dry food.
It depends what the cat prefers.
I would feed my cat wet food.

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What would your best friend say is your best personality trait?
I'm clever.
I'm intelligent.
I have discerning tastes.
I have classic manners.

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Do you prefer cats with long hair or short hair?
I like short hair cats more.
It's more about their personality.
I prefer cats with long hair.
I like them both.

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What do you think is the biggest advantage to being a cat?
Not having to work must be a perk!
Cats can take a nap anytime they want.
Someone brings you food every day.
Cats don't have to set an alarm.

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How do you feel about dogs?
I do not like dogs.
I like other people's dogs.
I might get a dog someday.
I have a dog.

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Which big cat do you like most?
Leopard
Cheetah
Lion
Tiger

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How many of nine lives do you think you've spent?
0-2
3-4
5-6
7-9

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What would you rather spend a night at home alone doing?
I would catch up on sleep.
I would get ready for the next day.
I would watch a new series.
I would finish a book.

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What do you think cats do while their owners are out?
I think they look for extra food.
I think they plot an escape.
I think they call other cats and plan afternoon tea party.
I think they sleep.

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Have you ever tried to bathe a cat?
I have and it was disastrous.
I have a way with cats. Baths are no problem.
I wouldn't even try it.
I've never tried it.

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If you were a cat, which kind of collar would you prefer to wear?
I would look best in a studded leather collar.
I would like a collar with a bell.
I prefer not to wear a collar.
I would prefer to wear stylish, bejeweled collar.

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Which cartoon cat do you think is funniest?
Tom from "Tom & Jerry"
Garfield
Stimpy from "Ren & Stimpy"
Top Cat

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If you were a cat, do you think you would like cat nip?
I wish there were human nip.
I'm sure I would love it.
I wouldn't like it.
I guess I would have to try it.

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How do you react to sad animal commercials on television?
I need tissues when I see them.
I fast forward.
I pick up the phone and donate money.
I change the channel.

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Have you ever rescued a stray cat?
I have rescued a few strays.
I have adopted a stray from a shelter.
I only want a pure bred cat.
No, but I plan to adopt a cat soon.

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How would you feel about being called the crazy cat person on your block?
I'm okay with that.
I would live up to the hype.
I would buy a sign for my yard.
I would start a rumor about the person who said it.

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What toy would you buy for a cat?
Squeeky toy
Cat nip filled mouse
Feather toy
Another cat

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What do you like most about our feline friends?
They are very independent.
They are really amusing.
They are good company.
They are low maintenance.

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Would you ever take your cat out on a leash?
That's ridiculous.
No, I would build an outdoor enclosure.
I would try it!
I do take my cat out on a leash.

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Would you prefer to adopt a kitten or an older cat?
Older cats need love, too.
I open to either.
I prefer kittens.
I think adolescent cats are ignored most.

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What kind of cat litter do you think works best?
I don't have a cat.
Tidy Cats
Fresh Step
Arm & Hammer

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Do you get spooked out by black cats?
I think they are cute.
It depends on the cat's demeanor.
I don't like black cats.
I don't believe in superstitions.

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Have you ever seen "Cats" the musical?
I've seen it many times.
I've seen it once.
I haven't seen it.
Musicals are not my thing.

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What do you think cats dream about?
Birds
Fish
Murder
Napping

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Do you think cats are more intelligent than humans?
Cats are far more intelligent than humans.
Cats are part alien.
Humans are far smarter.
I think dogs are smarter than cats.

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