The labels "dog people" and "cat people" refer to a person's animal preference being a sign of their personality.
Which are you? I am definitely a dog person, I have a MaltiPoo
I am also definitely a dog person. A 2010 study at the University of Texas found "dog people" to be more social and outgoing than "cat people."
That is interesting, dogs are certainly more loud and energetic so maybe it has to do with that?
I guess so. Also, in a 2014 study at Carroll University, dog lovers were found to be more energetic and followed rules.
That makes a lot of sense, but who knows, sometimes opposites attract, but I guess that is not the case here
conformists, as well as scoring higher on intelligence tests than dog lovers. Studies have shown that cat owners are more likely to have higher blood pressure according to CNN.
See also.
- Cat lady, a derogatory depiction of a female cat person
Further reading.
- Dog people and cat people differ on dominance-related traits
Cat people and dog people
The terms "dog people" and "cat people" refer to a person's domesticated animal preference. Some people base a significant portion of their identity around their affinity for either cats or dogs, describing themselves as a "cat person" or a "dog person". This builds on the perceived dichotomy between cats and dogs as pets in society. The two terms refer to people's self-identification, regardless of what pets they actually own, if any. 
A 2010 study