Are you sick of hearing how all cats are broody, aloof furballs who don’t really care about their owner? Because honestly, same. 

The truth is, cats contain multitudes. And the cat that ends up on your couch is a direct reflection of your own chaotic little soul. Don't believe me? Read on.

A 2019 study found that you, the cat owner, have lots to do with how your feline friend behaves. Let’s see what these are:

The Social Butterfly

Charms every guest. Wins over self-declared dog people. Has a social life. Does it sound like I’m describing your cat? Then you most likely are an open, conscientious, or extroverted owner. You go through the world with warmth and curiosity, so your cat has inevitably inherited your vibe. 

The Anxious One

Does your cat run at the sound of the doorbell? Or always looks like they’re on the run from the police?

Research found that owners who scored high in neuroticism were significantly more likely to have cats that were fearful and anxious. If you've Googled "Is my cat dying?" more than once this month, hi, this might be you. No judgment. You're both just very in touch with your feelings.

The Grumpy Cat

She fits the stereotype: tolerates you, has bitten you at least once for touching their belly (you knew the risk), and is permanently unimpressed. 

According to the research, more aggressive cats tend to belong to people who are lower in agreeableness and openness. You and your cat have a very short list of people you actually like.

The Adventurer

Your cat has a whole other life outside that you know nothing about. This may be because you are an extroverted owner who is more likely to allow your cats to roam freely, and those cats tend to be healthier for it. 

If your cat is an adventurer, then you are probably someone who finds four walls a little suffocating, too. You've both got places to be. The world is your playground and the streets are your cat’s.

The Velcro Cat

Your cat really doesn’t care about personal space. Will sit on your laptop as you try to work and cry when you go to the bathroom.

This cat doesn't just love you, but they need to be physically within six inches of you at all times. The research found that highly agreeable owners tend to have cats that are warmer and more attached. Every cat owner loves their feline, but you tend to love yours just a little extra.

So, what does your cat say about you?

The 2019 study makes one thing pretty clear: your cat's personality isn't random. It mirrors your own - your warmth, your anxiety, your need for space, or your love of chaos.

But you know what cat owners love the most? A space to be, one that's dominated by cats, tailor-made for you and your feline buddy.

That’s Claw and Order for you: it’s the space to be, like your cat in front of a heater.