The unexplored territory - Research looks at the behaviour & different personalities of cats

Which cat breed is most fearful, active, or sociable? The understanding and appreciation of area feline behaviour and personality has been a rather underexplored avenue even though cats are the second most popular pet in Ireland. As a result of recent scientific research, we can now develop a deeper understanding of the behaviours and personalities of cats. Researchers mapped the personalities and behaviours of 4,300 cats across 26 breed groups in a recent study. The study was led by Professor Hannes Lohi of the University of Helsinki together with doctoral students Salla Mikkola