{"id":31852,"date":"2017-08-17T10:44:27","date_gmt":"2017-08-17T09:44:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/?p=31852"},"modified":"2024-09-17T10:38:01","modified_gmt":"2024-09-17T09:38:01","slug":"cat-lovers-vs-dog-lovers-the-facts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petspyjamas.com\/blog\/cat-lovers-vs-dog-lovers-the-facts\/","title":{"rendered":"Cat Lovers vs Dog Lovers: The Unbelievable Facts"},"content":{"rendered":"

Pet owners fight as bad as their feline<\/a> and canine<\/a> counterparts! Here are some facts that shed some light on how much our furry friends rub off on us…<\/strong><\/p>\n

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1.\u00a0Cat owners describe themselves as \u2018independent\u2019<\/strong><\/h4>\n

With tails in the air like they just don\u2019t care, cats have always danced to their own tune. Cats are as independent as they come (until that tin of food is opened!) and it was only a matter of time until it rubbed off on their owners.<\/p>\n

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2.\u00a0Dog owners describe themselves as \u2018friendly\u2019<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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A trip to the park is a major social event for dogs, who make friends easily thanks to their inherent pack mentality. Dog owners are no different. They don’t\u00a0shy away from social situations and are more likely to feel at ease chit-chatting with strangers.<\/p>\n

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3.\u00a0 Dog owners are 15% more extroverted<\/strong><\/h4>\n

An owner\u2019s return home brings unbridled joy to a dog; their tails always betray their excitement. Enthusiasm like this is infectious, so it\u2019s little wonder that dog owners are a more extrovert bunch, and are typically louder and more confident.<\/p>\n

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4. \u00a0Cat owners are 12%\u00a0<\/strong>more neurotic<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Cats can sense when their owners are ill or feeling anxious, which makes having a cat an excellent form of therapy. Not only will their very presence make you feel calmer, the way they approach their day is a good guide for your own: stretch out, relax and don\u2019t worry. It\u2019ll be all right after a catnap.<\/p>\n

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5. Cat owners are seen as more artistic<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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While cat people can be more introverted than dog owners, clearly that time alone can lead to productive things. Cat owners are 11% more likely to be creative and non-traditional thinkers.<\/p>\n

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6. Dog owners pick Paul over George<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Some studies are trying to show that your pet can even influence what music you listen to. Cat people are reportedly more likely to pick George Harrison as their favourite Beatle, while dog people lean towards Paul McCartney. Who knew?<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0 Cat owners are surprisingly protective<\/strong><\/h4>\n

It seems that even though having a cat encourages independence, as many as 35% of American cat owners want to keep their pets safe and sound indoors and never let them outside.<\/p>\n

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8.\u00a0Dog owners have a lower risk of heart disease<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The next time your dog starts jumping with joy when you bring out their lead, you really should join in. That walk you\u2019re about to go on will not only lower your risk of heart disease, but will also reduce stress levels and lower blood pressure. They\u2019re not known as man\u2019s best friend for nothing.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Cat owners have a lower chance of developing allergies<\/strong><\/h4>\n

When cats enthusiastically rub themselves against your legs, it isn’t just out of affection or a desire for food. Those clever cats are also helping to boost your immune system, and are particularly great for triggering allergy immunity in babies. No wonder they were worshipped as gods in ancient Egypt!<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0Cat people tend to be couples, older people or live in urban areas<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Cats are best for those of us with limited space, who work longer hours or are happy to share our living space with a companion who stays out all night, sleeps all day and treats the place like a hotel.<\/p>\n

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11.\u00a0Dog owners tend to be families living in the suburbs or countryside<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Energetic dog, energetic children and the great outdoors lead to the perfect puppy partnership. Studies show that whether you’re a dog person or a cat person often depends on geography, and it seems that dog owners want to make the most of green open spaces.<\/p>\n

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12. Cat owners are more educated<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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A cat\u2019s independent nature often draws university graduates\u00a0into owning a feline friend. Your demanding work and lengthy commute will rarely bother a cat as they love having the house to themselves\u2026 until it\u2019s time for dinner!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Find out how much your furry friend truly influences the type of person you are.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":33,"featured_media":31868,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1,757],"tags":[292,69,4,207,790,271,158],"class_list":["post-31852","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog","category-pet-lifestyle","tag-behaviour","tag-cat","tag-dog","tag-kitten","tag-news","tag-pet","tag-puppy"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\r\nCat Lovers vs Dog Lovers: The Unbelievable Facts \/ PetsPyjamas<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Pet owners fight as bad as their feline and canine counterparts! 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