If you love animals in general, there’s a good chance that you naturally lean towards either dogs or cats. In a recent study from the University of Texas at Austin, 46 percent of respondents described themselves as "dog people," and just 12 percent were self-described "cat people." Of the remaining respondents, 28 percent described themselves as lovers of both dogs and cats, while 15 percent said that they were neither.
Researchers believe it may be that some people naturally mesh better with the characteristics of a dog, and others mesh better with a cat.
If you are a dog person, you may share or be drawn to characteristics common in dogs. Dogs tend to be:
Outgoing
Loving
Loyal
Structured
Personable
If you are a cat person, you may share or prefer some of the following characteristics that are common in cats:
Independence
Adaptability
Silly antics
Poise
Beauty
Now think about what these pet preferences say about you. Proclaim yourself a dog person or a cat person — and be proud of it!