Cats can sometimes be a mystery , even to their owners . But our felines friends may not be as difficult to understand as you might think , with clues to their personality hidden in their features . This is according to a California-based cat behaviourist who has identified three different types of cat face shape that she says can accurately reveal personality . Scroll down for video . 'Cats with square faces are often keen to please their owners . 'Square cats tend to be affectionate and love to snuggle and give head-butts , ' said cat behaviourist , Arden Moore . 'Cat face geometry is one of the best tools for matching a cat to a person , ' says Arden Moore , author of 'Fit Cat : Tips & Tricks to Give Your Pet a Longer , Healthier , Happier Life ' . 'It especially helps with `` mutt '' cats whose breed can not be determined . ' While Moore 's theory is not based on any scientific study , she says experience has revealed there is a strong link between looks and personality . This may be because different breeds of cats , with distinct behaviours , often have the same face shape . For instance , some cats , such as Main Coon , can have square faces and bodies . These cats are often keen to please their owners . 'Square cats tend to be affectionate and love to snuggle and give head-butts , ' said Moore . Triangular cats have been referred to as 'the herding dogs of the cat world . ' Triangular cats are thought to do best in active households and are usually busy , curious , smart and vocal . Cats with round faces have flatter features , large eyes , circular heads and rounded bodies . Arden Moore describes them as the 'lap dogs ' of the feline world . 'They tend to be low-energy , easily frightened , submissive cats that gently display their affection to trusted family members , ' she said . According to a report in the New York Post , the best type of owner for these cats is one that has a a social life , works a 9-to-5 job and has a family who will play with the pet . Cats with round faces . meanwhile , also have flatter features , large eyes , circular heads , and rounded bodies , such as a Persian cat . Moore describes them as the 'lap dogs ' of the feline world , and 'library cats ' . Square - 'The retrievers ' These cats are often large with square faces and bodies . Maine Coon , the largest domesticated breed of cat , falls into this category . They have been described as the 'retrievers of the cat world . ' Cats with square faces are often keen to please their owners . 'Square cats tend to be affectionate and love to snuggle and give head-butts , ' said cat behaviourist , Arden Moore . Ideal owner : Works a 9-to-5 job and has a family who will play with the pet . Round - 'The lapdogs ' Cats with round faces also have flatter features , large eyes , circular heads , and rounded bodies . An example would be the Persian cat . Arden Moore describes them as the 'lap dogs ' of the feline world . 'They tend to be low-energy , easily frightened , submissive cats that gently display their affection to trusted family members , ' she said . Ideal owner : A homebody who enjoys spending time with the cat in a quiet environment . Triangular - 'The herders ' Cats with triangular faces include Siamese or Abyssinian cats . They are sleek and lanky cats , often boasting big ears and faces that narrow at the nose . They have been referred to as 'the herding dogs of the cat world . ' Triangular cats are thought to do best in active households and are usually busy , curious , smart and vocal . Ideal owner : Someone who wants to show off their pet and teach it tricks , and who does n't own , another submissive cat . 'They tend to be low-energy , easily frightened , submissive cats that gently display their affection to trusted family members , ' Moore told Petsbest.com . The ideal companion would be a homebody who enjoys spending time with the cat in a quiet environment . Cats with triangular faces include Siamese or Abyssinian cats . They are sleek and lanky cats , often boasting big ears and faces that narrow at the nose . They have been referred to as 'the herding dogs of the cat world . ' Triangular cats are thought to do best in active households and are usually busy , curious , smart and vocal . Most would prefer to look out of a window and watch the scenery than snuggle on your lap . Moore says they are the perfect cats for people who want to teach their pets tricks . She adds that basing a cat 's face shape on their personality is remains a theory and not based on scientific studies . Cats with triangular faces ( left ) are busy , curious , smart and vocal , while cats with rounder faces ( right ) are more affectionate , quiet and shy .
Some cats , such as Main Coons , can have square faces and bodies . These cats are often affectionate and are keen to please their owners . Cats with round faces tend to be low-energy , quiet , shy and submissive . Triangular cats are busy , curious , vocal and thrive in active households . This is according to a theory by California-based cat behaviourist Arden Moore .