What Fictional Feline Is Your Cat?

By: Ian Fortey

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

In the world of pets, there's a Pepsi vs. Coke competition between cats and dogs. No one ever asks if you're a fish or a lizard person. They want to know if you're a dog person or a cat person. And cat people tend to know that they're superior in this little showdown. You need to walk your dog no matter what the weather is like. You need to carry bags to pick up its poop. You need to deal with that wet dog smell. No, cats are winning the battle between pets on pretty much every front.

If you needed yet more proof as to how superior cats are to dogs, you just need to look at the fictional world of cats we've created. There are some iconic fictional cats out there that are pretty much world renowned. Cats that everyone knows and loves. They're hilarious and heroic, mysterious and mercurial. Fictional cats are almost as good as the real thing! Almost. Your cat is probably better though, right? Or maybe your cat is pretty much on the same level as a certain fictional cat, so much so that they're basically the same adorable little furball! Care to know which cat your cat actually is? Take the quiz and see!

Cats might sleep a lot, but not all the time! What would you say is your cat's favorite pastime?

Eating

Plotting
Playing

Hunting

Cats can surprise you with their likes and dislikes sometimes. What is your cat's favorite food?

Anything beefy or cheesy

Whatever it can catch
It's not picky, really.

Chicken

Is there a certain place in the house that your cat likes to sleep more than other places?

My cat has a bed.

Where it feels like sleeping.
On the bed

On the sofa

Does your cat ever bring you dead things like mice as a present?

My cat expects me to bring him food, not the other way around.

Constantly
Nope

Birds, mostly

What's your cat's favorite toy to play with?

My cat's mostly indifferent to toys.

The laser pointer
My cat loves everything.

There's a feather toy that seems pretty popular.

You know your cat better than anyone - is it a good idea to give your cat a belly rub?

My cat would not be amused.

That would be a bad idea.
My cat would dig it.

My cat probably wouldn't care.

Has your cat ever stolen food from you while you were eating a meal?

All the time

When I have something he likes
No, my cat's pretty good.

Rarely

If your cat met another cat, how well would they get along?

That other cat is having a bad day.

My cat would lose it on a new cat.
My cat would be stoked to meet a new cat.

Not sure how my cat would handle another cat.

Do you ever get that feeling you're being watched only to look up and see your cat staring at you?

Yes!

Sometimes, and it's creepy.
Not often

At the weirdest times

Suppose you're cleaning the litter box. How long is your cat going to wait before using it?

As soon as I'm finished.

My cat will probably be using it before I'm done.
I have no idea!

My cat always does that in secret, so I don't know.

What does your cat do when you have company come over to your home?

Ignores them.

Stares in an unhappy way.
Gets as much attention as it can.

It'll come by to say hello.

When your cat starts kneading you, are the claws out?

Most of the time

Always, and it hurts.
My cat is usually pretty gentle.

Sometimes

If you've been at work all day, how does your cat greet you when you get home?

He usually just expects food.

He doesn't, usually.
My cat is super excited to see me.

My cat will rub against my legs.

How can you tell if your cat's not in a good mood?

My cat makes it pretty clear.

The scratches on my hands are a good sign.
My cat's usually pretty chill.

My cat's tail starts going a mile a minute.

How often does your cat go outside?

My cat seems to hate the out of doors.

My cat goes out whenever it can.
My cat likes to play outside sometimes.

My cat is mostly an indoor cat.

Is your cat really active around the house or is it a little more relaxed?

My cat is about as relaxed as it can get.

My cat has bursts of energy.
My cat is super active.

Hard to say. It's always off doing something.

People usually get dogs as guard animals, but do you think your cat would make a decent guard animal?

Not in the slightest

My cat can get pretty furious.
My cat would probably snuggle up with a burglar.

My cat might get a swipe or two in.

Has your cat ever met a dog and if so, how did that meeting go?

My cat knows a dog and doesn't like that dog.

My cat has dog fury.
My cat loves dogs.

My cat is afraid of dogs.

How good is your cat at judging your moods?

I don't think my cat cares.

My cat seems pretty responsive.
My cat seems to come to me when I'm upset.

Hard to say

Is your cat a reasonable size or could it benefit from a diet and a workout plan?

My cat is pretty chubby.

My cat is very athletic.
My cat seems to be in average shape.

I think my cat is healthy, near as I can tell.

Does your cat know its own name?

Probably, but that doesn't mean he answers to it.

I'm pretty sure.
I have no idea, actually.

Yes

If you were out of the house for an entire day, what do you think your cat would get up?

Probably not a lot

He'd probably go hunting.
Lots of playing and goofing around

Some kind of mischief

Do you have a vocal cat or does it tend to keep quiet?

My cat keeps it on the down low.

My cat makes noise when it's upset.
My cat makes noise when it's playing.

My cat isn't all that loud.

Cats are known for being pretty easily spooked sometimes. What freaks your cat out?

The vet

Strangers
Loud noises

Dogs

Dogs are much more easily trained than cats, but cats can still be trained! Does your cat know any tricks?

Is eating a trick?

It does know a few!
It has quirks, not tricks.

Not really

Have you ever taken your cat on a ride in the car with you?

My cat hates car rides.

Yes. He seems good with it.
My cat prefers to walk on his own four feet.

I've never thought of it, actually.

Do you ever put clothes on your cat?

I tried once and it didn't go over well.

Yes! He looks great!
Sometimes, for pictures

No

Your cat has some wild ancestors way back on the family tree somewhere. Do you think your cat could find for itself in the wild?

Not for a minute

My cat would be fine.
Maybe?

Not well, but he'd try.

Which of the big, wild cats is your cat most like?

Lion

Cheetah
Tiger

Panther

What was your cat doing the whole time you were taking this quiz?

Sleeping

Staring at me
Playing

I have no idea.

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