Cat people and dog people

[3] Research has shown a link between some personality traits and the type of domesticated animal owned.

[4] In a 2014 study at Carroll University, Wisconsin, by Denise Guastello, of the 600 people surveyed those who said they were dog lovers were found to be more energetic and outgoing, and tended to follow rules closely.

Cat people also tended to be non-conformists, as well as scoring higher on intelligence tests than dog lovers.

[5] Guastello, a professor of psychology, stated the reasons behind these personality differences stem from the pet owners themselves and the particular environment they prefer.

[5] This is supported by the study completed by the psychology department at the University of Texas as it stated that the two species have "real and perceived differences" meaning that they display their own personalities that would be best suited to particular people.

A rubbish bin in Bristol asking people to vote on whether they identify as a "cat person" or "dog person" by placing their rubbish in their preferred slot