Originally posted by Randy_K
Perhaps the real difference is that cat owners (and I use the term "owners" very loosely) are better able to understand subtlety. I frequently hear "dog people" say that cats are too independent, emotionally inaccessible and only need you for food. They miss the dependence, the need for affection and cuddling and play and all the other non-verbal communication.
So, there is a difference, we are able to understand subtly, we don't have controlling personalities(who can control a cat?). Cats are difficult to understand, and it taxes a persons patience to no end. Usually this patience and kindness toward a living being that connot be controlled is reflected in that person's personality. Dog owners shout commands to get Fido to obey, where cat people just let the cat take a message and put you on hold. It's a more subtle kind on communication that get a cats attention, and cat people have that ability. There are dog AND cat owners in this forum that fit the cat persons profile, but overall I have to vote yes, cat people are different, and usually they are intellectual and gifted.... Just my observation, this is just an opinion poll here, unscientific of course...........P