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They may be very cute, but they are a little, well, feline. It seems that Things don't go as planned.
Very feline indeed. Seemingly, for a long time.
Eleven million of us have brought puss into the house.
But are you a hairy bundle of fun?
or Pet Psycho, all fangs and claws.
We are here to help you find out.
Excerpted from the new book Is Your Cat A Psychopath, the personality quiz below will rate your cat's behavior on her four scales: Boldness, Unsociableness, Insanity, and Meanness. .
Decide which answer to the 20 questions best describes your pet and write down a number from 1 to 5.
Add up your scores and find out the types of cats below and if you happen to live with a clawed psychopath.
Boldness
- My cats are in ridiculous and often dangerous places.
5. Very much so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
2. New hutch, my cat came straight in, knocking things over.
5. Very much so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
3. My cat makes dangerous jumps and often misses the mark.
5. I think so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
4. My cat is always fighting with other cats.
5. Very much so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
5. My cat is sitting on the couch judging us all.
5. Very much so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
asocial
6. My cat wants stimulation when you're on her Zoom call
5. Very much so
4. Well
3. Not sure
2. Not really
1. Impossible
7. For no reason, the house can be filled with meows and screeches.
5. Very much so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
8. The house is like a cat racetrack at times.
5. Very much so
4. I think so
3. I don't know
2. Not so
1. No way
9. My cat sits on my laptop all the time
5. Very so
4. Yes I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
10. My cat will not leave you alone until you come pet it.
5. I think so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
CRAZINESS
11. My cat is a bit dumb and always scrapes.
5. Very much so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
12. My cat knows I do things I don't want, but I don't care.
5. I think so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
13. My cat steals food from my plate and drinks from my glass
5. Very much so
4 . Yes I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
14. My cat is weird noises at night, really weird noises.
5. I think so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
15. My cat stares at me while pushing things off the shelf.
5. Very much so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
mean
16. My cat quickly dislikes and becomes fearful of anyone.
5. Very much so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
17. My cat is the top cat. It bosses other cats.
5. Very much so
4. Yes, maybe
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
18. Other cats are scared of my cat. Play can be a little rough
5. So
4. Yes, maybe
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
19. Embarrassingly, my cat is in charge of me.
5. Very much so
4. I think so
3. Not sure
2. Not so
1. No way
20. My cat hates children. Don't put it in one room.
5. Very much so
4. Yes, maybe
3. Not sure
2. Not really
1. No way
Score
Boldness
With a score of 10 or higher, your cat is more daring than cautious.
Personality Type: Paudon Ramsay.
Behavior: They are known to take uncalculated risks and attack others if their behavior does not suit them. If the fish is overcooked, it will turn its nose up. His vile streak only manifests when provoked.
Psychopath Verdict: Not a psychopath.
Asocial
With a score of less than 10, your cat is more social than reserved.
Personality Type: Leonardo Di Catrio.
Behavior: Leo is a charming cat who is loved all over the street. He behaves like no one in multiple homes feeds him. He enjoys stroking anyone.
Psychopath Verdict: Potential Psychopath, certainly no one will be so kind.
Insanity
With a score of 10 or higher, your cat is more insane than restrained.
Personality Type: Pablo Purcasso.
Actions: Creative flair to see what isn't there.
Scatty crashes and bashing at 3am. Madness troubles him as he explores the neighborhood's homes.
Psychopath verdict: Not a psychopath, just a little crazy.
Mean
With a score of 10 or higher, your cat is more mean than nice.
Personality Type: Hannibal Ricker.
Behavior: Enjoys being with humans. Smelling and licking may be affection, or you may be tasting fresh meat.
They may kill you in your sleep. The claws are kept sharp for the purpose.
Psychopath Verdict: Psycho, he doesn't even hide it.
