Cats vs. Dogs

[Doug Nelson]

I love dogs. But I'm a cat person.

This got me wondering about y'all. Are we more dog people here, or cat people?

[Sharon Brunson]

Most of the time...this is not a fair fight.

However, we had a tomcat when I was a kid who whipped all the neighborhood dogs.

Sharon

[BigAl]

Not a fair question . How can I say which one I prefer?

(I had to go all the way back to April to find that link!)

[G. Couch]

I am a cat person although I like some dogs. Cats just seem to be smarter...

[Sanda]

I love my cat but the dog gives more affection. I can't choose between them I love them both.

[Mike Needham]

I had always thought myself a dog person, until moving in with my partner - now I am a devout cat worshipper, I have two of them to contend with.

[OhThatGirl2001]

I'm most definetly a cat person. I swear I'm more cat like in nature than human!

Lisa

[Ed_L]

I am a dog person although I like some cats (some give me allergy problems). Dogs just seem to be smarter... (Just had to it Greg) Actually, I like most animals.

Ed

[Blacknight]

Cat. No contest.

Mainly for the cleanup factor, although having my garden rows disturbed regularly is a problem of another sort (but more pleasant than scooping)

Actually, I have had both, and found that I am a cat person, so I just go with it.

[Doug Nelson]

Sounds like cats are winning, paws down

I wonder if this says anything about retouchers?

[DJ Dubovsky]

Started out with 2 cats (brothers actually) that were more like dogs really. They were so affectionate. I used to wear the black one around my neck as a fur collar. He was like a lip rag doll when you were lovimg him up. The other was Siamese and would stand up and tap people on the shoulders to get the attention he thought was his due.

Then we went to dogs and have now have had 2 huskies. One at a time though. Which is the only pet we currently have.

Cats are definately easier to care for and you can leave them on their own for extended periods of time easier than a dog. Dogs tend to be more like having children. They depend on you for so much but they bring their own qualities to love in a relationship. I think I have to say I'm comfortale with both but at this time I'm raising a dog. Actually, I'm an out right animal lover. Can't imagine a world with out those furry, scaley, feathery creatures in it.
DJ

[winwintoo]

Originally posted by DJ Dubovsky
Dogs tend to be more like having children. They depend on you for so much

My "grand"dog is not the smartest animal by a long shot, but the other day, my daughter-in-law went out, leaving the dog at home and she forgot to raise the blinds so he could see out.

When she returned home, the dog met her at the top of the stairs grinning from ear to ear, clearly very proud of himself.

When she went into the living-room she could see why. The dog had chewed through the (NEW) blinds and bent the ends out of the way so he could see out. His s**t-eating grin was telling her "we had a problem, but I was able to fix it for you."

I'm not an animal lover, but that dog keeps me in stitches,
Margaret

[DannyRaphael]

Have had both. As a (so-called adult) and living in an area of the country where it rains a lot during the winter, cats w/o a doubt cause much less housework. When I was a kid and more clueless than I am now, my mom was doing all the floor mopping, rug washing, furniture wiping, etc.

I'll agree that many dogs can be trained to do more, are more apt to come running when you get home and some like to play Frisbee (though I had a cat once who fetched), the overall maintenance factor isn't even close.

[Sanda]

I would always have said cats are smarter but our pup Junior is proving to be quite smart too. Being a typical internet junkie, I order my groceries over the net and have them delivered. The other day when they arrived I was unpacking one of the boxes and saw Junior looking into the other box which was still on the floor. He found his bacon treats and took them to my son so that he could open them and give him one. He didn't touch any of the other groceries just his own treats. I thought that was pretty smart.
But he has another thing he does, my husband is a sweets junkie and has them by the handfull while watching TV. So every morning Junior checks between the cushions of the lounge for any stray sweets. He comes up with some most mornings. Now that's smart.

[gland]

This is Tiger and he's taken my chair-AGAIN!!!
He's no lightweight at 18 pounds.

Tiger

[Ed_L]

I think you got that wrong. At 18 pounds, it's his chair!

Ed

[gland]

Well he does let me use it on occasion.

Gary

[BigAl]

Gary, do you have a face view of your Tiger? He certainly looks very much like a friend's Tuple.

[gland]

Sure Al. Here is a link.
Tiger

Gary

[BigAl]

Thanks Gary

[CJ Swartz]

Like Al and others, I can't choose between my kids - currently 2 dogs and 3 cats, but my personality matches cats best. Dogs tend to enjoy/demand a wider circle of social contacts, and this is good for me, but I'm more content with a cat on my lap.

Cats are winning...I wonder if this says anything about retouchers? -- Doug

In my experience, my dogs want me to STOP retouching and take them outside to have fun; my cats are willing to let me stay at the computer -- as long as they have been fed, and I offer a comfy lap.

[ravenmd]

I love animals, period, but definitely more of a cat person. I'm not sure if it's how I raise them or just a blessing, but I've always had very affectionate cats.... like this guy here who happens to be the world's schmooziest cat. If you don't pick him up and make a big fuss when you come in he is like a dog.

[DJ Dubovsky]

Wow, handsome little face Tiger has. Love what you did with the picture also.
DJ

[gland]

DJ a co-worker had found him on a streetcorner. She wanted to keep him but her dad said "either find him a home or take him to the pound". He's been at our house a little over 15 years.

He is without a doubt the smartest cat I've ever seen. It's amazing what this cat can do-when he wants too of course.

Gary

[DJ Dubovsky]

Looks like you rescued him from certain death. Or maybe he's rescued you from a boring home life with out his unique antics to liven up your lifestyle. They usually do. I think we loved watching our cats play more than TV sometimes.
DJ

[Peter Booth]

We've got two dogs and now only one cat after we lost graham to old age two years ago. Allie cat is the only pet we actually got ourselves and is the remaining sister of two kittens we got "Kate and Allie"She is now 18 years old and still looks like a young cat. She is very aloof and only responds to me with any affection. The two dogs inherited from our son are ,Towser a"Staffy "and Zepalin a "Huntaway" are as someone previousely stated just another two of our kids with their good and bad characteristics,. I just know how devastating it is to lose a pet after having them for a lot of years, heartbreaking.love 'em all to bits

[Jakaleena]

Well, I just love animals period.

I currently have a cat - Chester, a black & white tuxedo cat. And I love him to death. But I must admit I'm a dog person at heart. My old dog, Bud, had to be put to sleep a few years ago and I opted for a cat after that because it seemed easier than getting a puppy. I had Bud for 17 years, and it was heartbreaking to lose him.

Chester flat out refuses to wear a bandana, ride shotgun on road trips, play in the ocean with me, or chase a ball.

But, the ultimate choice for me wasn't an option. Horses have been my passion since I was old enough to say "horsee!"

[sjm]

although i love all living creatures, my choice for a house companion will always be a CAT.

here is Margaret, a long-hair mixed breed with an obvious Siamese somewhere in her family tree.

She just turned 18!

[Ed_L]

She's a good lookin' gal for her age. Love the blue eyes.

Ed

[DJ Dubovsky]

Oh my God, she looks like my Salem. Same eyes and coloring. The hair's a bit longer though.
DJ