Cats or Dogs?

I preffer cats. They are more portable :) For dogs you need more space to keep them in good condition, and they produce more "contaminants" :):)

At least i prefer female cats....

Edited by ulrich von hutten - 02-May-2007 at 13:24

My preference is towards cats, for most of the reasons already given.  So long as you keep up with the litter pan, there's no danger of a mess on your rug.

CATS are for women and DOGS for men!!!!

Originally posted by Knights while cats, I don't see them as very fit for herding cattle.

True thier not fit for cattle herding but who needs cattle when you have the "short hair" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WxwTC13f1PE

Originally posted by Aelfgifu Cats are for smart people and dogs for fools.

Perhaps you have heard the old saying Aelfgifu: "Cats have servants, Dogs have masters"- only a fool subordinates him/herself to an animal. Furtheremore aside from the afore mentioned cat wool industry domesticated cats are pretty much useless, whereas thier are a variety of jobs varius dogs can perform.

Regards, Praetor.


Edited by Praetor - 23-May-2007 at 06:32

Is that the newborn German Polar Bear, Knut? He is adorable, I can't believe animal rights people wanted him killed.

Actually that's a misquote knights, the animal rights activist who said that, was trying to prove a point, as the previous year a Sloth Bear cub who was rejected by his mother was euthanized by the Leipzig zoo and the courts held that it would be innapropriate for humans to raise the animal, he was merely saying that under that ruling the Berlin zoo should have euthanized Knut.

It was more a knock against Leipzig than against the Berlin zoo officials.

The saying is untrue. Dogs are extremely depandant on their masters. You have to arrange your life around them: vacations, working hours everything has to be fit in such a way so you can still be home in time to walk it three times a day.

Of course that is how it is for those who live in the urban environments. Whereas those that live in rural places don't have that problem with their dogs since you go out for the day you just let the dogs run around the farm. And vacations? You mean you don't have others feed your cat when you go out for a couple of days?

Cats on the other hand cope just fine when you come home late, and will not hold a grudge like a dog will. If you forget dinner one time, they will find their own and still like you, whereas dogs will be hurt.

Dogs only appear hurt, because dogs live in the moment. They have an extreme pack mentality and the only thing they want is to be part of "the group" this means that they'll forget every wrong done against them as long as their masters show affection on occasion. In the wild when wolves are rejected by a pack they consider their group, they will keep returning and allow themselves to get attacked sometimes to death just so they aren't alone.

I have a cat AND a dog. So, i have no problem with both.

Originally posted by Zagros Burmese cats are the best, they are very intelligent, friendly and playful.  My friend's mum has a couple, you can even play fetch with one, in exactly the same way as a dog.

I completely agree with you Zagros. From working at the cattery my personal favourite cats are Burmese and Birmans. They are just the most lovable, friendly, playful and cutest things! Tis also true about how they love to play "fetch" and enjoy interacting with humans. I would have a Birman or Burmese over any dog in some situations, however, some dogs I just can't go pass (Golden Retriever...)

Well, you can't take a cat to the park and play football or have it wrestle with your kids without them needing hundreds of sutures to close up their wounds... Dogs are more 'all-terrain' IMO.

I have had cats and dogs and honestly I can't make up my mind which I prefer.  Both have positive aspects as well as negative.  Its hard to explain but from my personal experience I would liken a dog to a less intelligent extremely happy and loyal friend, who loves to play. (if I didn't make it clear not as in a person) Cats on the other hand are more reserved, crafty and deep thinkers, they aren't as reckless but more cautious, but just as friendly and as mentioned more independent, they don't really need you like a dog does but enjoy your company.  I think the reason a dog is more dependent on you is because of the bond they make with you, ex. their loyalty.  (it may sound odd but this is what comes to mind observing their body language)  My vocabulary isn't what it used to be so this is rather difficult to express.  Right now I have a bird which is the most animated and has the most personality of any pet I have ever had.

Edited by Justinian - 19-Jul-2007 at 01:27