Twelve quick questions about your weekends, your friends and your home decide which of ten popular cat breeds matches your personality, from the gentle Maine Coon to the glamorous Persian and the wonderfully unusual Sphynx.

Each answer nudges you towards two or three breeds, and the one you match most often becomes your result. There are no wrong answers, so go with your gut. It’s a bit of fun rather than a scientific test.

The 10 possible results

• Maine Coon

  A gentle giant with a big heart. You’re friendly to everyone, calm in a crisis and the person your friends call when they need a hand.

• Siamese

  Chatty, clever and never short of an opinion. You light up a room, keep the conversation flowing and love being in the middle of things.

• Ragdoll

  Relaxed, affectionate and the cosiest person anyone knows. You’re happiest curled up with your favourite people, and you put everyone at ease.

• British Shorthair

  Calm, dignified and quietly independent. You like your routines, you never make a fuss, and the people who know you best know how loyal you are.

• Bengal

  Energetic, curious and always on the move. You love a challenge, you’re first to try anything new and you never get bored.

• Sphynx

  Bold, warm and wonderfully unique. You don’t care what anyone thinks, you love your home comforts, and you make every gathering more fun.

• Persian

  Glamorous, calm and fond of the finer things. You know how to relax properly, you never rush, and you always look effortlessly put together.

• Russian Blue

  Gentle, thoughtful and quietly loyal. You take a while to open up, but the people in your inner circle know they have a friend for life.

• Norwegian Forest Cat

  Rugged, independent and happiest outdoors. You love fresh air and wild places, and you stay calm whatever the weather throws at you.

• Abyssinian

  Curious, clever and always busy. You want to know how everything works, you’re rarely still, and life with you is never dull.