NEXER Co., Ltd. press release (2024.09.30) NEXER Co., Ltd. [2024 latest edition: We asked 300 cat-loving women nationwide] Ranking of favorite cat breeds! 1st place is that cat type Qrasippo・Survey of cat-loving women about their favorite cat breeds petandco Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo), a wholly owned subsidiary of NEXER Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Toshima-ku, Tokyo), has published an article on Qrasippo, a media site that enriches lives with pets, by women who love cats. We conducted a survey of 300 people regarding their “favorite cat breed” and published the results on our website.
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https://petand.co.jp/qrasippo/8990/ ) link installation “Questionnaire on Favorite Cat Breeds” Survey Overview Research method: Internet questionnaire survey Survey target: Cat-loving women from all over the country who answered “I like cats” in the
preliminary response Survey period: August 4, 2024 to September 1, 2024 Number of people to be counted: 300 samples Question 1: Please tell me your favorite cat breed. Question 2: Please tell me why you like that breed of cat. “Mix” takes first place in the ranking ◆1st place Mongrel (Mix) 91 votes Respondents who chose “Mixed” made the following comments: Because she has a unique personality and is cute (Tokyo, woman in her 20s) It feels familiar and I have a sense of affinity (Yamaguchi Prefecture, woman in her 30s) After all, hybrids are the cutest (Chiba Prefecture, woman in her 40s) Because I find it interesting to see the variety of coat colors and difficult-to-understand differences in personality (Tokyo, woman in her 40s) I like calico cats because they are representative of Japanese cats (Tokyo, woman in her 50s) “Mix” was chosen as number one. Even in the male version, the hybrid (mixed) ranked first. There were many comments saying that the animals are very Japanese and familiar, and that they like that each animal has its own personality because it has a mix of different bloods. You can see that this is a cat breed that is loved by many people, both men and women. ◆2nd place American shorthair 61 votes Respondents who chose “American Shorthair” made the following comments: I think it’s cat-like and natural (female in her 20s, Aichi prefecture) Because the coat is beautiful (Tokyo, woman in her 20s) Characteristic and cute with big, clear eyes (Hokkaido, woman in her 30s) Because I like the pattern (Aichi Prefecture, woman in her 60s) Because it’s elegant and mysterious (Female in her 50s, Shizuoka Prefecture) 2nd place was “American Shorthair”. The reason why the American Shorthair was chosen in second place is because of its natural cat-like appearance, beautiful coat, and large eyes. Comments such as “cat-like and natural” and “elegant and mysterious” indicate that her attractive appearance is loved by a wide range of generations. ◆3rd place Munchkin 39 votes Respondents who chose “Munchkin” made the following comments: Because my legs are short and cute (Hyogo Prefecture, woman in her 20s) Her legs are short, but she looks cute when she walks hard (Hokkaido, woman in her 30s) Because the form is cute (Tokyo, woman in her 40s) Because she has a gentle personality, is friendly, and has a cute face (Gunma Prefecture, woman in her 60s) 3rd place was “Munchkin”. The reason Munchkin was chosen in third place is because of its short legs and cute shape. Comments such as “She has short legs and is cute” and “She has a gentle personality and is friendly” have earned her a lot of support not only for her cute appearance but also for her charming personality. ◆4th place Scottish Fold 25 votes Respondents who chose “Scottish Fold” made the following comments: The shape of her face and the way her ears droop are irresistibly cute (Female in her 20s, Gifu Prefecture) I like her cute form and gentle personality (Female in her 40s, Miyagi Prefecture) Her folded ears are cute, she’s friendly and cute, and her eyes are adorable and cute! (Hokkaido, woman in her 50s) She’s cute, friendly, and has a gentle personality (Miyagi Prefecture, woman in her 60s) 4th place was “Scottish Fold”. The reason why the Scottish Fold was ranked 4th is because of its distinctive facial features, folded ears, and gentle personality. Comments such as “Her floppy ears are irresistibly cute” and “I like her gentle
personality” indicate that many people love her for her cute appearance and kind personality. ◆Tied for 5th place
Russian Blue 17 votes Respondents who chose “Russian Blue” made the following comments: It’s classy and cool (Female in her 20s, Yamagata Prefecture) I like the mysterious feeling (Chiba Prefecture, woman in her 30s) Because it combines elegance, cuteness, and coolness (Hiroshima prefecture, woman in her 30s) Tied for fifth place was “Russian Blue.” The reason why Russian Blue was ranked tied for fifth place is because of its luxurious and mysterious atmosphere. Comments such as “She has elegance, cuteness, and coolness” indicate that both her appearance and personality are supported by many people. ◆Tie 5th place Persia 17 votes Respondents who chose “Persia” made the following comments: Because it feels luxurious (Kanagawa Prefecture, woman in her 20s) The elegant atmosphere soothes me (Tokyo, woman in her 30s) Because it’s fluffy and cute (Female in her 50s, Yamagata Prefecture) Tied for fifth place was “Persia”. The reason why Persia was ranked tied for fifth place is because of its luxurious and elegant atmosphere. Comments such as “Fluffy and cute” and “The elegant atmosphere soothes” show that many people love the beauty and elegance of its appearance. ◆Introducing cat breeds that unfortunately did not rank in the TOP5! From here, we will summarize the cat breeds ranked 7th to 10th and some of the reasons. ◆7th place Norwegian Forest Cat 11 votes Big and comfortable to hold (Kagawa Prefecture, woman in her 30s) Balance between the beauty of the coat and the loveliness of the face (Tokyo, woman in her 30s) ◆Tie 8th place Exotic short hair 5 votes Her cute face is indescribably attractive (Osaka Prefecture, woman in her 30s) I think a slightly ugly face is more charming and cuter than a beautiful cat (Female in her 40s, Gifu Prefecture) ◆Tie 8th place Maine Coon 5 votes I like it because it grows big and becomes fluffy (Female in her 40s, Nagasaki Prefecture) Because she’s gorgeous (Hokkaido, woman in her 50s) ◆Tie 8th place Ragdoll 5 votes Many children have beautiful faces. I like it because it has elegance (Tokyo, woman in her 50s) Because it’s fluffy and cute (Saitama Prefecture, woman in her 50s) The list of votes from 1st to 10th place is as follows.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/44800/1325/44800-1325-ed0457e301d2582d9f648a3ea0fbbdfb-900×440.png ■Summary What did you think of the female version of your favorite cat species ranking? “Mix”, which received 91 votes, came in first place. You can see that the hybrid is loved by many people, as even the male version received 94 votes. With the exception of Persia, all the rankings were the same from 1st to 5th, but in the latter half of the rankings there was a difference between men and women. Cats with gorgeous fur seem to be popular among women, while men prefer distinctive cat breeds such as Siamese and Abyssinian. This time, we conducted a ranking-based survey, and found that all types of cats are cute. If you ever have a family member, please love them with all your heart. When quoting the contents of this press release, please comply with the following. ・Statement that the source of the quotation is “survey by Qrasippo” ・Relevant article on “Qrasippo” (
https://petand.co.jp/qrasippo/8990/ ) link installation [About Qrasippo] “Qrasippo” is a media site that enriches your life with pets. URL: http://petand.co.jp/qrasippo/ [About petandco Co., Ltd.] Head Office: 11F Rise Arena Building, 4-5-2
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