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Cats have distinct, measurable personalities — and they're more heritable than most people realize. These articles cover feline personality research, how owner behavior shapes cat temperament over time, the five-factor feline personality model, and what individual differences mean for welfare and multi-cat household compatibility.

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Mar 13, 2025⏱ 1 min read

The Helsinki Cat Personality Study: 7 Traits That Define Your Cat

Researchers at the University of Helsinki completed a landmark multi-year study analyzing personality data from over 4,300 cats ac…

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