Study Reveals Cats Play Fetch More Often Than Expected

New research shows 40% of cats engage in fetch, challenging traditional views of feline behavior.

Researchers found 40.9% of cats and 77.8% of dogs play fetch.
Fetching in cats is often spontaneous and not a trained behavior.
Male cats and dogs are more likely to fetch than females.
Fetching behavior is linked to activity levels and breed traits in both species.
Domestication history and breed selection explain differences in fetch prevalence between cats and dogs.