Cat People VS Dog People

Astronomer · 07-11-2013, 01:29 AM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

then you aren't a dog person

Being a dog person is more than just owning a dog.

Someone posted an article that goes into details about.

So because I'm not extroverted and hyper in personality, I'm not a dog person? That's a bit ridiculous... Why can't "dog people" be introverted and quiet? I disagree with this article, whatever it is. I've owned dogs all my life and enjoy the companionship they give me and the activities we participate in together, I thought that was enough...

Unless we are defining "dog person" and "cat person" differently. I thought being a dog person or a cat person meant preferring those animals as your companions and identifying with them, not an actual personality type classification.

djchameleon · 07-11-2013, 01:59 AM

yeah, it can be that as well but it's also more than that. You don't have to actually own a dog or prefer to have dogs to be a "dog person"

Tim posted the article earlier but it got over looked.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/...ive-dog-people

CrazyVegn · 07-11-2013, 02:00 AM

Ok fine... IMO I have formulated what might (keyword might) be a pattern of we cat people being melancholy, infinitely passionate, giving more than what's given even in convo, slightly out of touch w/ reality, glass is half full, susceptible to going mad at least a few times in our lives, and drawing inspiration from within instead of from others.

What do you think? =s

Astronomer · 07-11-2013, 02:04 AM

See, I guess this is where I disagree with the article and this notion, I was defining "dog person" as a person who prefers to have dogs as companions as opposed to cats. I was not referring to it as a full-blown personality classification as I don't believe the small amount of studies done it in warrants it to be used as a personality type.

I consider myself more of a "dog person" because I have pet dogs and I enjoy their companionship more than I would cats. I love dogs and spend lots of time with them as animals, more time than I spend with cats. I may possess some of the random personality traits that this article suggests, I may not. But I wouldn't go so far as to say "You're not really a dog person because you don't have that stereotypical dog personality."

CrazyVegn · 07-11-2013, 02:13 AM

Add more observant to our list (I think)... we are quiet observers of everyone and everything...

~~John Wilkes Booth~~ · 07-11-2013, 04:57 PM

Cats are pointless creatures. We should have never domesticated them. They do nothing but bring shame to the noble feline family. At least dogs can lead the blind and feed the needy.

djchameleon · 07-11-2013, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Lateralus

See, I guess this is where I disagree with the article and this notion, I was defining "dog person" as a person who prefers to have dogs as companions as opposed to cats. I was not referring to it as a full-blown personality classification as I don't believe the small amount of studies done it in warrants it to be used as a personality type.

I consider myself more of a "dog person" because I have pet dogs and I enjoy their companionship more than I would cats. I love dogs and spend lots of time with them as animals, more time than I spend with cats. I may possess some of the random personality traits that this article suggests, I may not. But I wouldn't go so far as to say "You're not really a dog person because you don't have that stereotypical dog personality."

Yeah some people take it at face value of "Oh I prefer to have dogs over cats with me so I'm a dog person." while others recognize the traits that dog people typically have. Are they stereotypical? Sure and of course they won't apply to everyone but they DO apply to some. I feel like the direction of this thread from the beginning was more about personality traits associated with being a "cat person" vs. a "dog person". Not just the simplistic, well I own dogs and prefer their company.

**Scarlett O'Hara** · 07-11-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by John Wilkes Booth

Cats are pointless creatures. We should have never domesticated them. They do nothing but bring shame to the noble feline family. At least dogs can lead the blind and feed the needy.

How do they feed the needy? Do the needy cook them up or something? If so that is sick!

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 07-11-2013, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by djchameleon

yeah, it can be that as well but it's also more than that. You don't have to actually own a dog or prefer to have dogs to be a "dog person"

Tim posted the article earlier but it got over looked.

http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/...ive-dog-people

Psychology Today isn't really a great source tho

djchameleon · 07-11-2013, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Hermione

Psychology Today isn't really a great source tho

I'm just re-posting what Tim posted earlier.

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07-11-2013, 02:04 AM	#54 (permalink)
Astronomer we are stardust Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 2,894	See, I guess this is where I disagree with the article and this notion, I was defining "dog person" as a person who prefers to have dogs as companions as opposed to cats. I was not referring to it as a full-blown personality classification as I don't believe the small amount of studies done it in warrants it to be used as a personality type. I consider myself more of a "dog person" because I have pet dogs and I enjoy their companionship more than I would cats. I love dogs and spend lots of time with them as animals, more time than I spend with cats. I may possess some of the random personality traits that this article suggests, I may not. But I wouldn't go so far as to say "You're not really a dog person because you don't have that stereotypical dog personality." __________________

07-11-2013, 02:00 AM	#53 (permalink)
CrazyVegn Left due to ban epidemic Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 498	Ok fine... IMO I have formulated what might (keyword might) be a pattern of we cat people being melancholy, infinitely passionate, giving more than what's given even in convo, slightly out of touch w/ reality, glass is half full, susceptible to going mad at least a few times in our lives, and drawing inspiration from within instead of from others. What do you think? =s

07-11-2013, 02:13 AM	#55 (permalink)
CrazyVegn Left due to ban epidemic Join Date: Mar 2013 Posts: 498	Add more observant to our list (I think)... we are quiet observers of everyone and everything...

07-11-2013, 04:57 PM	#56 (permalink)
~~John Wilkes Booth~~ Account Disabled Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 2,235	Cats are pointless creatures. We should have never domesticated them. They do nothing but bring shame to the noble feline family. At least dogs can lead the blind and feed the needy.