I would have never guessed....

One thing I've constantly heard when I tell people I have a cat/kitten is "Wow, I would have never guessed that you were a cat person." Well it's 'cause I'm not. In my life I've had pet fish, frogs I grew from tadpoles, white ducks, cats, a turtle and dogs. And a lot of Farley Mowat books. The statement then is that they picture me more as a dog kinda person. German Shepard or Labrador dude. And I probably am.... But what makes them think I can't also be a 'cat person'? Is it because I'm a guy? Is it because I'm perceived as "outdoorsy"? I don't know........ What do you think a guy who is a "cat person" should be like?