[Dr. Smith]

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(Psych Central News) A new study suggests that dog owners tend to be more lively, outgoing, and rule-following, while cat owners are typically more introverted, sensitive, non-conforming, and open-minded. Cat owners also scored higher on intelligence tests. The findings were presented at the annual Association for Psychological Science meeting. “One explanation for these personality differences could be due […]


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[Kitty]

"Cat owners also scored higher on intelligence tests."


Need I say more?
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Really though, I agree with most all of what the article said.

Dogs have owners.....cats have staff!
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[Lara]

I like both but my living environment only allows a cat.

The study/survey is narrow.

600 college students?

I also find it difficult to believe that 60% of any population would be extroverted.

[mrsD]

I always thought introverts were far less than extroverts. 10% if that!.

I grew up with a dog... a nice dog...cocker spaniel. But really I never related much to her... I always wanted a cat. Dogs are "needy"... but cats, convey alot of information with just a look or gesture. We spend so much time with our kitties, talk to them, play games with them, that they develop some dog-like behaviors.

Those of us with cats, truly understand the various "looks" they are capable of! LOL Just visit I Can Has Cheezeburger and see how funny and communicative cats can be!

[Lara]

I don't know.

That's the problem with self-reporting surveys.

How do they know about intelligence or personalities.

Who actually owns the dog or cat? Who feeds the dog or cat?

I'd like to see the actual survey/study whatever it's called, but I can't find it and I've looked hard. I was curious about the questions asked of the students.

I know in a gifted population the percentage of introverts is apparently very high.

I have difficulty with the concept that dog people are extroverts and cat people are introverts due to the nature of the animal itself.

What would they mean exactly?


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Anyway, it's not important.
I just find it another one of those silly surveys that seem such a waste of time and money.
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oh ... p.s. I'm an introvert and yes, all my life I've been judged and compared with people with extroverted behaviour as if it's the "norm".

[RSD ME]

I tend to be more of an introvert and my first pet was a cat. But my first dog was my very best friend. I now have one of each. I lost my shiapoo dog Lilo to diabetes a few months ago and had to give my cat Snickers to my brother-in-law because she just wasn't getting along with my other animals and I'm just too sick to handle the stress. I visit her often, but still miss her alot. I find your article very interesting and true to my experiences with cats and dogs, except I'm still an introvert and love my dog as much as my cat. But if I were to ever get another animal again, I would have to choose a cat. So I would say the survey rings true for me. As for the intelligence part, I tend to agree that cats are smarter then dogs. Thanks for the interesting article Dr. Smith. I wish you all a wonderful day with your furry friends. With love, your human friend, Renee.

[Hockey]

Originally Posted by Dr. Smith

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Doc

More like, "the fur."
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[Dr. Smith]

Originally Posted by Hockey
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More like, "the fur."
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Touché!
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Doc