Are dogs better than cats?

[Bety23]

Dogs versus cats are you a cat person or dog person?

Cat person

Dog person

[MrOracle]

Dogs are more work, and more directly dependent on their owners. Dogs need to be trained - which really means that the OWNER needs to be trained, because most bad dog behavior is a direct result of poor owner behavior. Dogs are more loyal, generally, but far more dependent.

Cats are much more independent. They generally like being around their owners, but it's not the end of the world if you leave them for a couple of days as long as they have food, water, and a litter box or two (or access to outside). Many cats will cuddle with you when they can, but not necessarily when you want, and some will ONLY cuddle with you when you don't want them to.

Breeds MATTER. Every breed, with both dogs and cats, have different characteristics, and it's important to match the breed to your ACTUAL circumstances - not your fantasy circumstances, where you are home all day long and can take them on 3-4 walks every day. If you get a working dog or a dog that needs lots of exercise, and you aren't there to provide those things, that dog is going to destroy things or escape, and either one is big trouble for you. But breeds are important for cats too, because different cat breeds also have different personalities that are relevant to your circumstances and lifestyle.

[Bklynbadboy12]

Well that depends on who you ask some like dogs better some like cats

[Bklynbadboy12]

Thanks for the most helpful opinions

[CupcakeTheDestroyer]

It depends on what you want in a pet. Both animals have varying personalities but different degrees of care that can be applied. You can have a dog that’s super aloof and an incredibly clingy cat that won’t leave your side and gets excited when you come home and vice versa. However, dogs require a pretty strict schedule for their care, regular walks, regular meal times, and they get their owners out of the house and out doing something. Meanwhile cats are mainly indoor pets and highly independent on the whole. Even when letting them outdoors most cats can expect to explore a while and then come back home for dinner. And in most cases you can allow them to free eat, meaning you leave out some food and they’ll eat it when they want to. Cats don’t require the same kind of schedule, at least not one set by their humans. Dogs are very adaptable and love to have their human set up their life for them. That’s the biggest difference between them as pets.

[DishLady]

The choice of which is better actually depends more on the owner and what brings them peace. I do tend to like dogs more.

[Kayla45]

Dogs are more reliable in my opinion, cats are nice too, but I feel like the bond with a dog is much more impactful.

[Bety23]

U have not met my cat she bad not nice sometimes she ok

[avery58]

Why are all these cat people suddenly invadig g@g? Dogs are better

[avery58]

Invading*

[RMSTitanic]

Bambi's the best cat in the world

[eagle1951]

i like cats