Free quiz · 8 questions · 12 cats

What cat breed am I?

Gentle Maine Coon, chatty Siamese or one-brain-cell orange tabby? Answer eight quick questions and find the cat that matches your personality.

8 questions, 12 cat breeds

Answer for how you really are, not how you'd like to be. It takes about a minute.

The 12 cat personalities

Every result in the quiz, with the personality each cat is known for. Which one are you, and which one is your best friend?

  • Maine Coon illustration

    Maine Coon

    Gentle · Friendly · Easygoing

    You are big-hearted, patient and quietly confident. You get on with almost everyone, you are a natural friend to the nervous newcomer, and you never need to be the loudest in the room to be noticed.

    Closest animal personality: the Bear
  • Siamese illustration

    Siamese

    Vocal · Clever · Devoted

    You are expressive, smart and deeply attached to your people. You have an opinion on everything and you share it, which is exactly why friends love talking to you.

    Closest animal personality: the Parrot
  • Persian illustration

    Persian

    Serene · Refined · Particular

    You love beauty, comfort and peace. You move at your own pace, you know exactly what you like, and people find your calm strangely soothing.

    Closest animal personality: the Peacock
  • Ragdoll illustration

    Ragdoll

    Affectionate · Relaxed · Trusting

    You are affectionate, relaxed and wonderfully easy to be around. You go wherever your people go, you rarely get ruffled, and your calm makes others feel safe.

    Closest animal personality: the Panda
  • Bengal illustration

    Bengal

    Energetic · Curious · Bold

    You are athletic, curious and full of energy. You need challenges and new places, you get bored easily, and you are at your best when there is something to chase.

    Closest animal personality: the Cheetah
  • British Shorthair illustration

    British Shorthair

    Composed · Independent · Dry-witted

    You are calm, independent and steady. You like your routines and your own space, you rarely panic, and your dry sense of humour sneaks up on people.

    Closest animal personality: the Tortoise
  • Sphynx illustration

    Sphynx

    Outgoing · Playful · Bold

    You are outgoing, playful and a little bit extra. You love being in the middle of things, you make friends fast and you are not afraid to stand out.

    Closest animal personality: the Monkey
  • Abyssinian illustration

    Abyssinian

    Inquisitive · Active · Smart

    You are active, inquisitive and quick to learn. You want to know how things work, you like to be involved, and you're happiest when life keeps moving.

    Closest animal personality: the Fox
  • Russian Blue illustration

    Russian Blue

    Thoughtful · Reserved · Loyal

    You are thoughtful, observant and gentle. You take your time with new people, but the friends you choose are friends for life. You notice the small things others miss.

    Closest animal personality: the Owl
  • Norwegian Forest Cat illustration

    Norwegian Forest Cat

    Resilient · Independent · Outdoorsy

    You are independent, resilient and happiest with fresh air and space. You like people, but you don't need them every minute, and you handle a crisis better than most.

    Closest animal personality: the Eagle
  • Scottish Straight illustration

    Scottish Straight

    Sweet · Adaptable · Calm

    You are kind, easygoing and good at fitting into any group. You like company and calm in equal measure, and people describe you as the friend who makes everything feel simple.

    Closest animal personality: the Deer
  • Orange Tabby illustration

    Orange Tabby

    Goofy · Friendly · Fearless

    You are goofy, friendly and fearless in the most entertaining way. You turn ordinary days into stories, you are always up for food, and nobody can stay annoyed with you for long.

    Closest animal personality: the Kangaroo

How the quiz works

Each answer nudges four playful scales: how much energy you have, how people-first you are, how cheeky you are and how driven you are. Every cat breed sits somewhere on those scales, and you get the one whose mix is closest to yours. It is a fun reading of breed reputations, not a statement about any real animal or a psychological test.

Want something more detailed? The animal personality quiz uses 20 everyday scenarios and six traits to match you to one of 31 animals.

Quick answers

How does the what cat breed am I quiz work?
You answer 8 quick questions about your afternoons, your style and how you show affection. Each answer moves you along four scales (energy, how people-first you are, cheekiness and drive) and the quiz picks the cat whose mix is closest to yours.
Which cat breeds can I get?
Maine Coon, Siamese, Persian, Ragdoll, Bengal, British Shorthair, Sphynx, Abyssinian, Russian Blue, Norwegian Forest Cat, Scottish Straight and the classic orange tabby.
Is an orange tabby a breed?
No, orange tabby is a coat colour that appears in many breeds. It is in the quiz because orange cats have a personality reputation all of their own.
Is this a real personality test?
No. It is a fun quiz built on each breed's popular reputation. For a more detailed result, the free animal personality quiz scores six traits across 20 scenarios.

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