MBTI Stuff #14: Animal Edition!

     Just a relatively short rant before I start on the MBTI stuff.

     I think it's hilarious that as this year is coming to an end and we are going to graduate soon, the contradictions within the INFJ personality and the rather "Tsundere" personality of the INTJ are starting to shine through. Apparently, it is very common for INFJs to "ditch" their friends once they deem that a particular period of their life is coming to an end - mostly because we think our job is done and we aren't needed anymore. Also, the inner softness yet extremely hard exterior of the INTJ also chooses this time to create evidence of their "Tsundere" personality.

     I'm actually very calm and quite welcoming to the change that is about to happen. Conversely, the INTJ who I know is desperately trying to harden and deepen the relationship he has, or intends to have, for the future. It's quite entertaining to watch him act completely out of his element and attempt to adopt the kind of emotions needed for deep friendships. It disgusts me, to some extent, because I admire INTJs for their superior intelligence and coldness, yet this one is rejecting these qualities. Meanwhile, as a type with Feeling as one of its stronger functions, I am ironically unshaken by the upcoming circumstances. If people want me to stay, they'll make it clear to me. If they don't want me to stay, they won't come and find me and I can just leave. If nobody wants me to stay, then I'll just have to find others now that I have more freedom to widen my social connections.

     It's bizarre that this INTJ is so desperately trying to make the best out of these last few months. I think if you are so dependent and clingy (the word "needy" is used for ENFJs, so that works too), unable to just let your friends choose their own way and play along, you should really have established that since the beginning. I'm opposed to such behaviour, since I think being a friend isn't just "being there when they need you", but also "giving them space when they don't need you". Well, this is what happens when an INTJ tries to do things like an ENFJ. In the first place, I detest badly developed ENFJs, because whilst well-developed ENFJs are one of the most desirable types, a badly developed one is on the other end of the spectrum - they scream to me "Stay away or trouble will come." So really, if this INTJ wanted to have these connections in the first place, then you should have made these friendships since last year.

     It is probably something to do with their tertiary function of Fi. INFJs have these moments of extremely cold, hard and rational logic-application, thanks to our tertiary Ti. I suppose it isn't surprising that INTJs will have their moments of intense emotional self-awareness with Fi. The problem is that they aren't naturally emotional types, so it is rather disorienting, for them and for others. But I think it's fair to say that if one type can understand an INTJ, it would either be another INTJ or INFJ. In fact, I was the only one that was close to being right regarding his circumstances. Nothing major has happened. It's just his sudden jolt of Fi. Like I've hypothesised, "No new problem has arisen. It's just increased sensitivity towards issues, making them seem like legitimate problems."

1. MBTI as Dog Breeds Part I
ENTJ: Pembroke Welsh Corgi

INTJ: Dogo Argentino

ESFP: Labrador Retriever

ISFP: Toy Poodle

ISTP: Boxer

ESTP: Viszla

INFJ: Rottweiler (A dog I wish to own, but too scared too...maybe like how others view me?)

ENFJ: Pitbull

INTP: Schnauzer

ENTP: Australian Shepherd (I think they are the most beautiful breed, because of their commonly-occurring heterochromia and merle fur)

ISFJ: Shar Pei

ESFJ: Shih Tzu

ESTJ: Siberian Husky (This is the most handsome breed, if Australian Shepherds are the most beautiful)

ISTJ: Scottish Terrier

ENFP: Highland Terrier (The most adorable little things...)

INFP: Japanese Chin

2. MBTI Dog Breeds Part II
ENFP: Rough Collie (Absolutely beautiful...in the classic way. I still think Australian Shepherds are prettier)

ENFJ: Bernese Mountain Dog (......Fine, I love the Bernese's colouring...but I generally like guarding dogs and herding dogs more than working dogs)

INFP: Shetland Sheepdog

INFJ: Border Collie (OMG, did I just win the lottery? YES! Smartest dog in the world!)

ISTP: Bullmastiff

ESTP: Rottweiler (LOL what the hell, aren't INFJ and ESTP exact opposites...?)

ESFP: Jack Russell Terrier

ISFP: Toy Fox Terrier

ISTJ: Dalmatian

ESTJ: Doberman (I love Dobermans too! ...I seem to have a liking for dogs known for aggressiveness)

ESFJ: Labrador Retriever

ISFJ: Spaniel

INTJ: Weimaraner

ENTJ: Giant Schnauzer

INTP: Australian Kelpie (There isn't a person who doesn't love Kelpies...they are cute yet brave little dogs)

ENTP: Wheaten Terrier

3. MBTI as Cats Part I
INFP: "Excuse me, why have you disturbed me sir?"

ENFP: "SANTA! OH MY GOSH! SANTA'S COMING! I KNOW HIM! I KNOW HIM!"

INTP: "Nope."

ENTP: "World Domination: Initiated"

INFJ: "I hear there was a party! Okay, that's enough. Goodbye." (Holy crap, that's adorable)

ENFJ: "My kitty. Good kitty."

INTJ: "Excuse me human. I do not want that." (Hahahahaha, it's so Tsundere)

ENTJ: "Mwahahahahahaha"

ISFP: "Hi, ummm... Oh.. Hey!"

ESFP: "Pet me. Right here. Hey! Heyyy. Okie thank you." (What. The. How did you train it?)

ISTP: "Parkour Cat." (This cat is going places.)

ESTP: "Don't screw with me!"

ISFJ: "There you go. All better." (That's...that's adorable)

ESFJ: "Don't you worry about those other kitties. Momma's here now."

ISTJ: "No, GTFO. Punk." (Get bitch slapped)

ESTJ: "You will obey me." (It's like that cat from Cats and Dogs)

4. MBTI as Cats Part II
ESFP: "The Hedonist"
The social cat.
Wallows in petting. Lies in the sun on the driveway.
Promiscuously affectionate, even with cat-haters.

ESTP: "The Tomcat"
Comes back after three days with scabs on his nose and ears.
Fathered too many kittens to count.
Will enjoy you while he's there, but not loyal.
With other cats, doesn't know when to stop "playing".

ISFP: "The Snuggler"
Inside lap kitty. Has a favourite lap, a favourite windowsill.
Spreads her favours around nonetheless.
Warm and loving, but don't try to make her do anything.
Purrs a lot.

ISTP: "The Problem-Solver"
This is the cat that will figure out how to get the giblets
Out of the bottom of the garbage can
Without knocking anything over.
Appreciates his pleasures but not a glutton.
Stand-offish, but will put up with an occasional petting session.

ESTJ: "Bossycat"
A cat with an attitude.
He'll hiss at a German Shepherd
And the dog will back down.
Knows his territory.
Catches birds to show he cares, but won't be openly affectionate.

ESFJ: "Mommycat"
Even if kittenless or male, adopts everything
Including her "owners"
Grooms you until you've got a rash.
Grooms other cats until they get snapped at.

ISTJ: "Mr Fastidious"
Won't eat unless the kitchen floor is newly waxed.
Will glare at you until you clean his litterbox.
Likes to scratch - and it's the same place over and over,
So you'd better get a scratching post right away
If you want to keep your furniture.

ISTJ: "Spoiled cat"
Only the best will do. This is the cat in the "Sheba" ads.
Will sink into depression if you forget to trim her claws,
Or if her coat is marked.
Strategic meowing - not for conversation,
But to get what she wants.

ENTP: "The Great White Hunter"
King of imaginary bug-chasing.
He talks a lot - maybe to you,
Maybe to something only he can see.
Likes to be petted, but only for short periods of time;
He's off as soon as the next synapse fires in his brain.

ENTJ: "The Little General"
Assumes control of the family and house.
He'll kick you out of his chair and demand half the bed.
Doesn't purr, but glares while being petted
As if you're only doing your duty.
Yowl rather than meows.

INTP: "The Flake"
Will play with toys, but bored quickly.
If you give in, you'll quickly have a closet full of cat toys
He won't touch anymore.
He'll sit, apparently doing nothing, then be off on a tear.
Will suddenly sit down and groom.

INTJ: "The Limit-Setter"
If you have to be around, fine, but he'd prefer that you just show up once a week with food.
If you stay home sick, he'll glare at you
Since after all it's his scheduled day
To have the house to himself.

ENFP: "The Happy Slob"
Playful cat that will leave food smeared all over the kitchen floor
And track litter granules onto the carpet.
Favourite game is peek-a-boo.
Likes to be petter, but won't sit still for long.

ENFJ: "The Ringleader"
Will organise the other cats into games.
When you get home to find the dining room chandelier swinging back and forth
And all the cats are sitting in the living room.
It was this cat's idea.

INFP: "The Little Angel"
Will look at you sweetly two seconds after she's shredded the new curtains.
Can't resist the kitchen counter.
Likes some lap time,
But only on her terms.

INFJ: "Skitty Kitty"
Wants to be affectionate, but never quite overcomes nervousness.
"Intrepid" is NOT her middle name.
Likes to watch the proceedings from a safe spot,
Such as the top of the staircase.

Top 5 Favourite Cat and Dog Breeds

     I have a huge backlog of MBTI stuff from Tumblr, mostly on INFJs, but I think I'll do a post on that tomorrow instead. I'm going to try something a little different today, by trying to link my preferences of animal breeds with personality. Sure, it may just be a simple list of favourite cats and dogs by appearance or something, but even among animals, there are stereotypes of each breed's personality. I'm not exactly sure what each of my favourite breed reveals about my personality, but that's the purpose of this post. I'm going to figure it out as I go along.

     Before I start though, here are two Japanese songs I have been quite obsessed with for the past few days. I have listened to these songs before, yes, but after a long time of staying off them, they seem to return anew.

Dear You (Higurashi no Naka Koro Ni [When Cicadas Cry])

      The manga for Higurashi no Naka Koro Ni is probably the thing that scared me the most in my entire life. I'm not good with horror to begin with, but with my brand of curiosity, I can't help but read through the whole of Higurashi, trying to figure out what's going on. What resulted from it was almost 3 whole weeks of sleeping with the lights on. I get scared easily...unlike what people may think, especially with these kind of sick psychological horror that isn't just pure exaggeration. But the song is pure gold and quite deceiving if you think it reflects the series.

This is the most tame one I can get.

You Are My Love (Tsubasa Chronicles)

      I love this anime and the manga. I don't want to say anything more than that, because Tsubasa Chronicles has a shockingly complex plot, especially nearing the end. Spoilers would just ruin the whole show. But be prepared for a mindfuck. Also, Fai D. Flourite is such a cutie...The character that smiles a lot but hides even more.

Top 5 Favourite Cat Breeds

#5. Munchkin

      Come on, they are little cats who are vertically challenged! That's adorable! Also, they resemble ferrets, so that gives them extra points! I think the Munchkin can represent all short people...like me. They are surprisingly fast and agile, not to mention that the gene is extremely rare. Just like how shortness is actually a recessive and not a dominant gene (although height is a continuous trait).

     Munchkins are inquisitive, playful and independent. I don't think anyone with a heart can stand the sight of a short little feline prancing through their house. I'm usually against pampering pets too much but a Munchkin may tempt me into doing so.

#4. Somali

      The Somali is like a fox and a fox is like a combination between a dog and a cat. That's like a prize-winning combination for me. I love foxes, less than wolves and tigers and eagles, of course, but they are still wonderful animals. Sly and cunning aren't bad traits at all, regardless of how children's stories often portray them as the villains. Also, I've always liked villains more than the heroes because they seem to have more character depth. 

     Somali's have that alert look about them and are able to use their paws like hands, those are some amazing traits right there. I often like animals that look alert, rather than those lazy-looking Basset Hound types. The colour of the Somali, an almost amber-brown to a dark chocolate-brown, that's a very beautiful combination.

#3. Highlander

      It's a charismatic cat with a huge personality, that makes them amazingly desirable. Even as kittens, Highlanders are stereotyped to be one of the most independent cats who would assert their dominance over their owners. As grown up cats, they are powerful and muscular, a force to be reckoned with. Also, look at those ears! Aren't they just super adorable?

     It's actually a cuddly cat? So it's like a Tsundere cat? That's almost perfect right there!

#2. Bengal

      It's a gorgeous cat, not because of its colouring or its body shape, but because of the way it presents itself. The way a Bengal walks, sits, breathes, etc has a proud yet elegant feeling to it. They are like little leopards, not just in appearance, but in personality. They are lively and active, like wild leopards, and are extremely athletic and lithe.

      And listen to that little bark! Uniqueness is something that interests me very much, especially in cats. Possessing immunity to feline leukaemia? That's something hugely amazing squeezed into such a tiny body!

#1. Russian Blue

      This is where personality comes in big. I believe that Russian Blues, by stereotype, are INFJs. They are quiet and reserved, fearing strangers. They bond with few but are devoted to the ones they trust. They dislike loud noises and prefer a calm and comforting environment. If INFJs were a cat breed, we would be Russian Blues.

      These lines particularly - "This is a gentle, clean and loyal little cat who is sometimes wary of strangers. But once he knows you're his trusted pal, which of course he will decide, there will be no going back on the relationship." Is that not a clear indication of INFJ-ness?

Top 5 Favourite Dog Breeds

Australian Shepherd, Siberian Husky, Border Collie, German Shepherd, Saluki

#5. Saluki

      This dog has history and I think, is even part of Egyptian mythology. In fact, the breed has a striking resemblance to Anubis, the Egyptian God of Death. Of course, Anubis is meant to be a jackal, but Salukis are close enough. Also, the fact that a dog can be considered sacred in a religion that typically find dogs dirty makes Saluki one of the best of its kind.

     The one downside is actually its looks. I like bulky and muscular dogs, not excessively so, but Salukis are a little too lithe and skinny. But I know that the Saluki's looks are actually revered by some, so it's just a personal opinion.

#4. German Shepherd

      The German Shepherd is your typical good-looking guy who is tan and friendly. However, because German Shepherds are so popular, they end up dropping a little on my list because the hype is too much. It's an amazing dog who is shocking brave and devoted, but there's a little too much attention given to these dogs.

      There's not much to say about German Shepherds because they already have amazing reputation.

#3. Australian Shepherd

     If anyone has watched Marmaduke, the movie about a Great Dane with that name, I would like to mention how Mazie, the female tomboy character in the movie, is my favourite character and is an Australian Shepherd. I find the merle coat of Australian Shepherds to be amazingly beautiful. It isn't even, it isn't a pure colour, but it's often a fun and creative mesh of two beautiful colours. Australian Shepherds are also the breed with the highest rate of heterochromia, or the condition of having eyes of different colour. 

     My love of Australian Shepherds come mostly from my love of the character Mazie. She was the first person...dog, to accept Marmaduke, after he was humiliated by the purebreeds. She stood by him the whole time and when he betrayed her for a "prettier" purebred, she confronted him but was eventually willing to forgive him. She is also a tomboy who has a surprisingly girly stance when it comes to romance. She's an amazing character really.

#2. Siberian Husky

      It was really difficult for me to make the decision between first and second place. Siberian Huskies are amazing dogs which bear the closest resemblance to the wolf. And the wolf is my favourite animal, since a long long time ago and it isn't going to change anytime soon. Instead of barking, Siberian Huskies howl, which brings them even closer to their wilder cousins. This is one reason why I dislike small dogs - they are way too noisy. Pomeranians and Chihuahuas like to yap and yap and yap, which gets annoying. I like quiet and composed big dogs with a sense of duty.

     Siberian Huskies are sport and fit, with amazing cool looks. The black on the white colouring is my favourite, because I like to go for contrasts. Siberian Huskies can have brown and green eyes, but the most common colour - blue - is both my favourite colour and a beautiful colour to have with black and white. But it still loses out to the first place breed, by a small margin.

#1. Border Collie

      This species is known for advancing human understanding of canine intelligence. There are other smart breeds, sure, but the Border Collie outranks them by a huge margin. Border Collies are incredibly difficult to train if you're a beginner, but because of their superior intelligence, you can teach them any trick and they'll probably get it. In fact, in dog sport competitions, Border Collies are usually the champions not because of their fitness, but because of their incredible intelligence that allows them to follow orders swiftly and accurately.

     In fact, the most intelligent dog in the world, Chaser, who has the vocabulary rivalling that of a human child, is a Border Collie. Border Collies aren't that good-looking, not at all, but they are probably the most fascinating and attractive dog because really, you don't get dogs for their looks. It's like a person. Once you stay with a person/dog long enough, you get used to their looks and it's what's inside that matters more at that point. Even the ugliest dogs are considered cute by their owners, so looks really shouldn't matter, unless its unique or exquisite. Border Collies aren't either, but their intelligence is outstanding.