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zen: BAPQ (Bold Aloof Compliant Quiet)
The BAPQ cat does not provide the 'dog-like' behavior that some people value so highly. She must be appreciated for the traditional 'cat-like' qualities of independence and above-it-all confidence that she so perfectly embodies. This temperament type is an ideal cat for someone who wishes to decorate his or her home with an undemanding self-sufficient companion. Confident and quiet, BAPQ cats can be very attractive. They are not likely to interfere with your projects. You can read, work at the computer, sew, or do crafts without interference from a kitty craving social interaction. Your lovely bold cat will remain on display even in the presence of strangers as long as no one rudely invades her space. Her compliant nature will prevent her from actively resisting their advances, she will simply leave quietly at the first opportunity. It is likely that she will find a less accessible, but still visible vantage point. She is bold cat, after all, and likes to be where the action is.
It may be difficult to distinguish between a BAPQ kitten and a BSPQ kitten. Both will be confident and adventurous. Both will allow you to pick them up with little struggle. And, both will be quiet. If you have the opportunity to observe the litter and notice which kittens seem to like the company of others, and which kittens tend to wander off on their own, you may be able to spot the more independent BAPQ. Interaction with people will be influenced by early experience. As an adult she will not likely be described as a really friendly cat. She will be more likely to be described as an independent cat.
When allowed outdoors the BAPQ cat may be a happy wanderer. Her bold nature leading her to seek adventure, she may disappear for days at a time. When confined to the indoors, she may need some form of entertainment or her natural exuberance may result in destructive activities. In multiple cat groups the BAPQ probably is not a trouble maker but she would not be inclined to form close alliances. Her bold compliant nature would tend to command respect without precipitating conflict. However, a crowded household may cause the BAPQ cat to quietly move down the road rather than share space with too many other individuals. She is easy going but does not enjoy constant contact with others.
Compliant quiet cats are generally easy to work with. Aloof cats do not tend to actively seek social interaction, but dealing with veterinarians, groomers, pet sitters, and the like does not ruffle the feathers of the BAPQ cat. As long as you can find her in time for your appointment, veterinary visits will not be a problem. Confident, with a go-along to get-along attitude, this quiet, independent cat can be a wonderful low-maintenance companion.
haiku: CADV (Cautious Aloof Defiant Vocal)
Cats of this temperament type may actually discourage interaction with people. This is another temperament type you are likely to find with greater frequency in successful feral cats. Caution, independence and defiant vocalization allow this cat to remain free of human interference. Her aloof nature may even help her to avoid infectious disease because she will tend to be a solitary cat. Unlike her quiet counterpart, this vocal cat communicates her fear and anger clearly to those people who would interfere with her for good or ill. Provision of food shelter, and security are the way to win the heart of a CADV cat, but one also needs a good deal of patience. Familiarity and a sense of control are needed for her to feel comfortable, but she also needs her space. Because she is aloof and vocal, her repertoire of sounds probably tends to be weighted towards the discordant end of the spectrum.
The CADV kitten will tend to be shy and may greet your advances with angry sounding hissing spitting and yowling. She will probably try to just get away, but may bite or claw a well meaning person who doesn't heed her vocal warning and makes her feel trapped. Familiarity with friendly people from very early kittenhood (prior to weaning) will probably be necessary for her to form a successful human bond as an adult. A calm non-reactive demeanor, food, and patience are the tools needed to win her trust, a trust that is easily broken if you make her feel uneasy. She will probably never be a 'party cat'; your friends may never see her,she is not that interested in social interaction and makes friends very cautiously if at all.
This is not a cat who likes to live in groups. Like the CADQ cat, her vocal counterpart is probably happiest when she is able to establish a territory and conduct her affairs with minimal social interaction. She wants to know the boundaries of her territory and she wants others to recognize them as well. Urine and feces rather than facial pheromones may be her markers of choice. In a multiple cat household she may appear to be low man on the totem pole, frequently engaging in vocal conflict even when approached by the most mellow of house members. She is not bold or social. She does not initiate these encounters. She would prefer to avoid them. Inappropriate elimination may be the ultimate manifestation of this conflict. The CADV cat may not be the one you observe engaging in the behavior even though she may initiate the cycle of urine marking. Cautious aloof cats may be able to live harmoniously in multi-cat homes as long as there is sufficient space and their boundaries are respected by all. Living in a single cat household with a person who has reasonable expectations when it comes to display of affection may work out best.
This is a temperament type for whom a veterinary visit can be a horror show. She is defiant with little desire for physical contact, and she hates the anxiety and loss of control she feels when removed from her home territory. Whats more she is inclined to express her fear and anger in loud intimidating ways, and will follow up with physical violence when backed into a corner from which she feels there is no escape. It is fruitless and even dangerous to engage in a battle with the CADV cat. A screaming angry cat does not bring out the best behavior in people either, so avoiding a violent confrontation is advisable. It is often best to lightly anesthetize her with a quick acting inhalant like isoflurane or sevoflurane after shifting her from her carrier to an anesthesia chamber with as little fanfare as possible whenever examination and treatment are needed.
Aloof cats with a defiant nature that causes them to adopt a defensive aggressive response to fear or anger are not the easiest cats to live with. A cautious nature makes this cat more easily spooked than her bold counterpart so her defiance is more often an expression of fear. If you want a lap cat that showers you with love and affection, the CADQ is not the cat for you. It is possible, however that you may have a truly meaningful relationship with your CADV cat. Sometimes the relationships that require the most of us can be the most rewarding in the long run. To be the one special person in the life of a clever, unique cat who does not give her love and trust easily is really something special.
The BAPQ cat does not provide the 'dog-like' behavior that some people value so highly. She must be appreciated for the traditional 'cat-like' qualities of independence and above-it-all confidence that she so perfectly embodies. This temperament type is an ideal cat for someone who wishes to decorate his or her home with an undemanding self-sufficient companion. Confident and quiet, BAPQ cats can be very attractive. They are not likely to interfere with your projects. You can read, work at the computer, sew, or do crafts without interference from a kitty craving social interaction. Your lovely bold cat will remain on display even in the presence of strangers as long as no one rudely invades her space. Her compliant nature will prevent her from actively resisting their advances, she will simply leave quietly at the first opportunity. It is likely that she will find a less accessible, but still visible vantage point. She is bold cat, after all, and likes to be where the action is.
It may be difficult to distinguish between a BAPQ kitten and a BSPQ kitten. Both will be confident and adventurous. Both will allow you to pick them up with little struggle. And, both will be quiet. If you have the opportunity to observe the litter and notice which kittens seem to like the company of others, and which kittens tend to wander off on their own, you may be able to spot the more independent BAPQ. Interaction with people will be influenced by early experience. As an adult she will not likely be described as a really friendly cat. She will be more likely to be described as an independent cat.
When allowed outdoors the BAPQ cat may be a happy wanderer. Her bold nature leading her to seek adventure, she may disappear for days at a time. When confined to the indoors, she may need some form of entertainment or her natural exuberance may result in destructive activities. In multiple cat groups the BAPQ probably is not a trouble maker but she would not be inclined to form close alliances. Her bold compliant nature would tend to command respect without precipitating conflict. However, a crowded household may cause the BAPQ cat to quietly move down the road rather than share space with too many other individuals. She is easy going but does not enjoy constant contact with others.
Compliant quiet cats are generally easy to work with. Aloof cats do not tend to actively seek social interaction, but dealing with veterinarians, groomers, pet sitters, and the like does not ruffle the feathers of the BAPQ cat. As long as you can find her in time for your appointment, veterinary visits will not be a problem. Confident, with a go-along to get-along attitude, this quiet, independent cat can be a wonderful low-maintenance companion.
haiku: CADV (Cautious Aloof Defiant Vocal)
Cats of this temperament type may actually discourage interaction with people. This is another temperament type you are likely to find with greater frequency in successful feral cats. Caution, independence and defiant vocalization allow this cat to remain free of human interference. Her aloof nature may even help her to avoid infectious disease because she will tend to be a solitary cat. Unlike her quiet counterpart, this vocal cat communicates her fear and anger clearly to those people who would interfere with her for good or ill. Provision of food shelter, and security are the way to win the heart of a CADV cat, but one also needs a good deal of patience. Familiarity and a sense of control are needed for her to feel comfortable, but she also needs her space. Because she is aloof and vocal, her repertoire of sounds probably tends to be weighted towards the discordant end of the spectrum.
The CADV kitten will tend to be shy and may greet your advances with angry sounding hissing spitting and yowling. She will probably try to just get away, but may bite or claw a well meaning person who doesn't heed her vocal warning and makes her feel trapped. Familiarity with friendly people from very early kittenhood (prior to weaning) will probably be necessary for her to form a successful human bond as an adult. A calm non-reactive demeanor, food, and patience are the tools needed to win her trust, a trust that is easily broken if you make her feel uneasy. She will probably never be a 'party cat'; your friends may never see her,she is not that interested in social interaction and makes friends very cautiously if at all.
This is not a cat who likes to live in groups. Like the CADQ cat, her vocal counterpart is probably happiest when she is able to establish a territory and conduct her affairs with minimal social interaction. She wants to know the boundaries of her territory and she wants others to recognize them as well. Urine and feces rather than facial pheromones may be her markers of choice. In a multiple cat household she may appear to be low man on the totem pole, frequently engaging in vocal conflict even when approached by the most mellow of house members. She is not bold or social. She does not initiate these encounters. She would prefer to avoid them. Inappropriate elimination may be the ultimate manifestation of this conflict. The CADV cat may not be the one you observe engaging in the behavior even though she may initiate the cycle of urine marking. Cautious aloof cats may be able to live harmoniously in multi-cat homes as long as there is sufficient space and their boundaries are respected by all. Living in a single cat household with a person who has reasonable expectations when it comes to display of affection may work out best.
This is a temperament type for whom a veterinary visit can be a horror show. She is defiant with little desire for physical contact, and she hates the anxiety and loss of control she feels when removed from her home territory. Whats more she is inclined to express her fear and anger in loud intimidating ways, and will follow up with physical violence when backed into a corner from which she feels there is no escape. It is fruitless and even dangerous to engage in a battle with the CADV cat. A screaming angry cat does not bring out the best behavior in people either, so avoiding a violent confrontation is advisable. It is often best to lightly anesthetize her with a quick acting inhalant like isoflurane or sevoflurane after shifting her from her carrier to an anesthesia chamber with as little fanfare as possible whenever examination and treatment are needed.
Aloof cats with a defiant nature that causes them to adopt a defensive aggressive response to fear or anger are not the easiest cats to live with. A cautious nature makes this cat more easily spooked than her bold counterpart so her defiance is more often an expression of fear. If you want a lap cat that showers you with love and affection, the CADQ is not the cat for you. It is possible, however that you may have a truly meaningful relationship with your CADV cat. Sometimes the relationships that require the most of us can be the most rewarding in the long run. To be the one special person in the life of a clever, unique cat who does not give her love and trust easily is really something special.
OK, I did the cat temperament quiz on both my cats
Female Grey Tabby
CSPQ
A quiet, easy-going, affectionate companion, the CSPQ cat can often attain beloved status. She can make you feel special. Don't assume that she has been abused, she is just cautious. Unlike her bold counterpart, this cautious cat builds her relationships slowly and is quite particular about whom she showers her affection upon. A skilled observer of body language, she has an uncanny ability for recognizing those individuals in whom she can safely place her trust. She will surprise you by warming up quickly to some people and never becoming comfortable with others. Trust her judgement. When you bring home a date and your CSPQ cat comes out of her safe zone, approaches, and invites attention, this is an individual with whom you may want to consider a long term relationship.
As a kitten the CSPQ cat may escape your notice. Her attractive qualities require the confidence of familiarity to be revealed. Observing the litter in an environment in which they are comfortable will help you to pick out this gem of a cat. A social cat, she tends to do well in a multi cat group as long as her social tendencies are shared by at least one other member of the group.
The CSPQ is not an adventurous cat. She likes her home territory. Face rubbing and bunting are common behaviors. She will probably be most content living in a quiet stable home. She can be a snuggly cat, enjoying physical contact with her familiar companions. She has little yearning for the great outdoors. She may be easily overlooked in a busy household. Inexperienced or casual cat owners may never realize what a wonderful cat shares their home. A quiet, sensitive child may discover her capacity for affection and form a deep and lasting bond. Such a relationship deserves your respect. This is not a "disposable" easily replaced pet.
The CSPQ is not a party animal. Your friends may never get more than a glimpse of her unless they visit often, and one at a time. Even though she is a compliant cat, if startled and she knows there is a safe place to hide she may panic and struggle to escape if you try to hold on to her. The CSPQ cat tends to be well behaved in a veterinary exam room. Though often frightened, she is unsure just what to do. So, as long as she is handled gently, she will not tend to struggle. Being quiet she rarely voices her insecurity.
Affectionate, undemanding, easy to work with what more could you ask for?
Male Orange Tabby
BADQ
BADQ (Bold Aloof Defiant Quiet)
This is a cat with whom it may be dificult to form a close bond. A confident independent cat he will not be particularly affectionate. As long as he gets his own way he will probably be easy enough to live with, but if you cross him he is quick to set you straight. Being defiant in nature he prefers to be in control, and in the case of a conflict of interest he is likely to actively resist rather than go along. Because he communicates in the more subtle language of posture, gesture, and expression, a friendly human advance, ignoring what to him are clear warnings, may be greeted with a sharp claw or tooth. He might try to avoid contact, but being a bold cat he is more likely to stand his ground than he is to slip away quietly. The BADQ cat is less likely than his vocal counterpart to voice his displeasure, but more likely to give you a swat.
The BADQ would not be an obviously unattractive kitten. Being bold, he would not run when approached, being quiet, he would not discourage attention in an obvious manner. Normal kitten curiosity and playful energy would make this his most approachable time of life. You might detect a bit of defiance when you pick him up and he struggles to get away. Or if you watch him interact with his littermates, you may notice that he tends to wander away from the group or invents his own solitary games. However, when he becomes an adult, a first time cat owner who has the misfortune of acquiring a kitten of this temperament type, may decide that cats are everything their detractors claim of them, independent, unpredictable, and interested only in what service a person can provide for them.
The BADQ may be a brooding presence when confined as an indoor cat. His bold nature will make him want to explore and conquer new territory. The limits of the indoor environment may be frustrating for him, and your friendly advances may be annoying. His need for attention and companionship being minimal, he would rather be off on an adventure than home with you. Sharing a confined space with other cats dogs and kids may be more than he can stand. Inappropriate elimination, aggression towards cats or people , or other outward manifestations of inner turmoil may result.
Still, like his vocal counterpart, these BAD cats can become admirable respected companions. The establishment of a good relationship requires mutual respect, time, and good communication skills. Appreciation of subtle feline sign language is especially important with the BADQ. He is not a cat you want to push beyond his limited tolerance for contact. The BADQ is not a lap cat, but he can be an attractive, intelligent, low maintanence member of the household. He just "needs his space"
Female Grey Tabby
CSPQ
A quiet, easy-going, affectionate companion, the CSPQ cat can often attain beloved status. She can make you feel special. Don't assume that she has been abused, she is just cautious. Unlike her bold counterpart, this cautious cat builds her relationships slowly and is quite particular about whom she showers her affection upon. A skilled observer of body language, she has an uncanny ability for recognizing those individuals in whom she can safely place her trust. She will surprise you by warming up quickly to some people and never becoming comfortable with others. Trust her judgement. When you bring home a date and your CSPQ cat comes out of her safe zone, approaches, and invites attention, this is an individual with whom you may want to consider a long term relationship.
As a kitten the CSPQ cat may escape your notice. Her attractive qualities require the confidence of familiarity to be revealed. Observing the litter in an environment in which they are comfortable will help you to pick out this gem of a cat. A social cat, she tends to do well in a multi cat group as long as her social tendencies are shared by at least one other member of the group.
The CSPQ is not an adventurous cat. She likes her home territory. Face rubbing and bunting are common behaviors. She will probably be most content living in a quiet stable home. She can be a snuggly cat, enjoying physical contact with her familiar companions. She has little yearning for the great outdoors. She may be easily overlooked in a busy household. Inexperienced or casual cat owners may never realize what a wonderful cat shares their home. A quiet, sensitive child may discover her capacity for affection and form a deep and lasting bond. Such a relationship deserves your respect. This is not a "disposable" easily replaced pet.
The CSPQ is not a party animal. Your friends may never get more than a glimpse of her unless they visit often, and one at a time. Even though she is a compliant cat, if startled and she knows there is a safe place to hide she may panic and struggle to escape if you try to hold on to her. The CSPQ cat tends to be well behaved in a veterinary exam room. Though often frightened, she is unsure just what to do. So, as long as she is handled gently, she will not tend to struggle. Being quiet she rarely voices her insecurity.
Affectionate, undemanding, easy to work with what more could you ask for?
Male Orange Tabby
BADQ
BADQ (Bold Aloof Defiant Quiet)
This is a cat with whom it may be dificult to form a close bond. A confident independent cat he will not be particularly affectionate. As long as he gets his own way he will probably be easy enough to live with, but if you cross him he is quick to set you straight. Being defiant in nature he prefers to be in control, and in the case of a conflict of interest he is likely to actively resist rather than go along. Because he communicates in the more subtle language of posture, gesture, and expression, a friendly human advance, ignoring what to him are clear warnings, may be greeted with a sharp claw or tooth. He might try to avoid contact, but being a bold cat he is more likely to stand his ground than he is to slip away quietly. The BADQ cat is less likely than his vocal counterpart to voice his displeasure, but more likely to give you a swat.
The BADQ would not be an obviously unattractive kitten. Being bold, he would not run when approached, being quiet, he would not discourage attention in an obvious manner. Normal kitten curiosity and playful energy would make this his most approachable time of life. You might detect a bit of defiance when you pick him up and he struggles to get away. Or if you watch him interact with his littermates, you may notice that he tends to wander away from the group or invents his own solitary games. However, when he becomes an adult, a first time cat owner who has the misfortune of acquiring a kitten of this temperament type, may decide that cats are everything their detractors claim of them, independent, unpredictable, and interested only in what service a person can provide for them.
The BADQ may be a brooding presence when confined as an indoor cat. His bold nature will make him want to explore and conquer new territory. The limits of the indoor environment may be frustrating for him, and your friendly advances may be annoying. His need for attention and companionship being minimal, he would rather be off on an adventure than home with you. Sharing a confined space with other cats dogs and kids may be more than he can stand. Inappropriate elimination, aggression towards cats or people , or other outward manifestations of inner turmoil may result.
Still, like his vocal counterpart, these BAD cats can become admirable respected companions. The establishment of a good relationship requires mutual respect, time, and good communication skills. Appreciation of subtle feline sign language is especially important with the BADQ. He is not a cat you want to push beyond his limited tolerance for contact. The BADQ is not a lap cat, but he can be an attractive, intelligent, low maintanence member of the household. He just "needs his space"
Yeah when he jumps off a bed upstairs you can hear him through the house d: Hes the size of a smallish dog (not a stupidly small one, but a doggishly small one)
So true, my cat steals my chair so I have to sit on the floor
lol, I used to do this out of politeness.
