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Cats or Dogs? Let's find out which species is superior.
- Thread starter Lozjam
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Probably because of weirdly personal attacks like this who show up spreading misinformation and insulting users if they call it out (happens in prior threads too, dating all the way back through a previous forum).
Well I wouldn't use the Nazi argument because they also have the cop killers
This nonsense dates back since before the internet and like pointed out previously, dog people get tons of weird insults too, so I feel it's kinda weird to (seriously and not jokingly) pick a side. As weird as seriously insulting dog or cat people for their preference.
I'm also annoyed I was dragged into your post because I feel like my post was clearly, clearly in jest.
The worse part is hearing the ignorant bullshit spread from both camps that clearly haven't had much experience with their non-preferred kind of animal. Particularly about cats, which by default have a lot worse reputation that's in most cases entirely unearned through decades of unflattering media portrayal, but cat fans are also showing their ass about their dog knowledge too.
If you asked that question to a dog or cat and they were able to reply, they would say "who the fuck cares". Cats and dogs love and care for each other much more than humans care for each other. We are far worse than either, and deserve neither.
^exactly this. Cats probably especially so because they're more alien to human behavior, socially unusual and nocturnal.
I imagine not many people are fond of dead mice as presents being gifted to their owners at night, but id also feel bad disciplining that because it must be confusing thinking you did something for someone and they seemingly hate you for it.
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Dogs without question. My dog is my best friend. We do everything together. He'll watch movies and stuff with me, and I really mean watch. Especially when there's any kind of animal. He watched Jungle Book from start to finish glued to the screen. We go swimming together in the pool. We play around all the time. We hang out and cuddle in bed or on the couch when I'm reading or playing a game. He tries to talk to me all the time making funny noises and movements. We go out on long ass walks and everyone fawns over him and how cute he is. He's the best. Would be a miracle to find a cat that can do all that.
Look how talented he is.
Look how talented he is.
Thank you, and just as final proof that I can party with dogs AND cats:
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RIP Negro Matapacos. 😔Well I wouldn't use the Nazi argument because they also have the cop killers
For real though, the phenomenon of riot dogs was fascinating to learn about. They can sense when people are on that bullshit.
Dogs without question. My dog is my best friend. We do everything together. He'll watch movies and stuff with me, and I really mean watch. Especially when there's any kind of animal. He watched Jungle Book from start to finish glued to the screen. We go swimming together in the pool. We play around all the time. We hang out and cuddle in bed or on the couch when I'm reading or playing a game. He tries to talk to me all the time making funny noises and movements. We go out on long ass walks and everyone fawns over him and how cute he is. He's the best. Would be a miracle to find a cat that can do all that.
Look how talented he is.
All of the indoor stuff you've mentioned is normal behavior for many (most?) cats. They watch stuff with you, cuddle with you (just ask my SO every night when there's always 3+ cats on her bed with her), many happily talk back to you. A lot of people walk their cats, too. The pool stuff is less common because most cats dislike water, but there's lots of them that love a good swim:
While it's true that all of these traits are more common (or rather, practically guaranteed) in dogs, people that haven't had much experience with cats don't know they're very common in cats, too. Other examples included someone boasting earlier that his dog is superior to cats because he can open doors; the cat on my avatar, currently on my lap, learnt to jump up to handles to open doors within weeks of us adopting him. It's so common that there's plenty of articles about how to prevent them from doing it; so common indeed that stuff like this exists.
I think that's a very outdated view. Gotta love the tiny, ugly dogs that can barely handle existing.
Look at this little freak. You can practically see him trembling like the tiny dog he is, barely keeping his eyes open, all fat and old as dirt. I love him.
Having had both, been around both my whole life... I will stick with cats. I was more of a dog person when younger but now dogs just annoy me lol with all the barking.
Plus, how can I not love my cats when they sleep like this...
Plus, how can I not love my cats when they sleep like this...
😭 Someone else who loves small dogs too.I think that's a very outdated view. Gotta love the tiny, ugly dogs that can barely handle existing.
Look at this little freak. You can practically see him trembling like the tiny dog he is, barely keeping his eyes open, all fat and old as dirt. I love him.
That's the real bullshit right there. If you like small dogs, you get shit from cat owners who don't like dogs regardless, and dog owners who think small dogs are useless or annoying. ;~;
I especially love small ugly dogs, like when a 15 year old chihuahua who is super chunky waddles along his owner, my heart blooms.
But of course you can't love small ugly dogs without also loving small dogs in general.
Labradors remain my favourite though.
How can you not love this poor, cursed dog that has spent so much time at vets and animal hospitals because she keeps having new issues?
Especially when she also moonlights as a goblin? "I'll lead you through the swamp, traveler, for the right amount of coin!"
I definitely don't want to trivialize deaths. However just for some perspective, there are around 16 deaths per year from dogs. There is also an estimated 900-1 billions dogs in the world. It's impossible to know the exact numbers obvioualy. And many of those deaths are the result of a neglective, human owner.
Anyway again, just for some perspective.
I've lived with and have known plenty of cats, some share a few of those traits. My old roommate's cat talked to her incessantly. But I've never seen one that has all those traits and that kind of relationship, I'm sure they exist but that's a matter of chance more than anything unlike many, if not most, dogs. I've known very few cats that are good with strangers and are actually interested in meeting new people, and the few that do their way of showing affection is different and often weirdly invasive. Dogs are just a lot more inviting and sociable, especially if properly trained and socialized. Plus just simple anatomical/physiological stuff is a major factor. My dog is on the small side, but he's still a rock solid 20 pounds of muscle. He's no fragile, delicate little lap dog you have to be gentle with. He's tough as shit and can play hard and rough with me or dogs 4 times his size with ease. He's the perfect mix of not being all that big, can easy pick him with one hand, he's cuddly but still super hardy and tough and not a dog you have to be careful with.
Dogs have that massive variety in breed that really allows you to cater them to your lifestyle and needs that you simply can't get with cats. They can also be a lot more manageable for allergies due to that large variety, while also just being less prevalent/severe than cat allergies in general. My mom has dog allergies reacting to most breeds and hair/dander types, but since my dog doesn't shed and has hair that grows and gets cut normally she doesn't react to him at all. Even my cousin who has even more severe animal allergies and asthma she can still tolerate being around him and even touching him a little, while she can barely be in the presence of something like a German Shepard or Lab. Cats not even a bit.
I'm sure some cats can do this too, but we don't go out on nice little 15 minute walks around the block and back, we go on daily hour long walks and occasional multi-hour hikes and he loves it and is eager for it. No training or building up to it required. And he really loves to run. I've seen cats play fetch plenty but not play fetch outside in a huge field running 30mph like a mad man after a ball or toy. I have a hard time imagining many cats going on long walks to meet up with other cats that then play for a while, go back home and then play some more swimming in the pool. And it's not like my dog is high maintenance. He's good to go 24/7, but also doesn't freak out or become a terror if we spend the whole weekend in bed just sleeping, binging tv and games. Dogs are just way more versatile and personizable. If a cat fits your needs cool, enjoy. Just not for me at all.
Might wanna point out that the 16 deaths are in the US. I'm gonna hazard a guess that there's more deaths happening, since you're bringing up worldwide dog numbers.
But you're right about dogs being largely non-lethal animals, of course.
Just in theory, would they allow like, fish, reptiles in a terrarium, etc? Always curious since those aren't really a risk to the apartment.
As someone who loves both cats and dogs, the best buddies we could have are... birds.
But since they're not an option, cats.
But since they're not an option, cats.
My family moved to a place with heavy suburban energy when I was like 10, and loads of people there had a dog. Like, we had a dog, and then there were like 15 more dogs in our close neighborhood. There was a single guy who clearly had some issues he was trying to compensate for with his dog, his car, and a general display of extreme toxicity, but everywhere else, the dogs, both large and tiny, were gentle, lovely animals that would play well with other dogs and small children. These were beloved family pets, some used to bark a bit more than others, some used to be a bit more rowdy when playing than others, but overall, the dogs were all just wonderful. Same goes for the owners: Normal families, women and men with their own quirks, but (again with the exception of that one guy) nobody fit that "aggressively competitive" and "self-assertive" profile, tbh.
Long story short, I think that kind of stereotyping is based on anecdotes and shouldn't be perpetuated. Personally, I'd put it in a drawer with horoscopes and phrenology, a drawer of things we shouldn't use to profile people.
Sorry for the rant, haha.
I grew up with dogs so I've always liked dogs more. I only have 1 dog now, his brother passed away a few months ago sadly. Nothing breaks your heart like watching a dog grieve. He used to be quite feisty but now he just wants to be cuddled all the time, and every time I see him sat there staring at the front door it kills me. I love the lil guy.
Having had both, been around both my whole life... I will stick with cats. I was more of a dog person when younger but now dogs just annoy me lol with all the barking.
Plus, how can I not love my cats when they sleep like this...
I am witnessing infinity and it's glorious.
Small dogs are the best dogs. My old chihuahua has problems with his legs and can pretty much not even walk anymore, but I love him to bits nevertheless. There is nothing annoying about a small furry friend who snores in your lap when you're reading a book.
Was it this scientist?
Wow. This whole time I thought he was wearing an eye patch. I need to get my vision checked. Yesh.
Nice catch, I had my numbers mixed up.
Also good idea to point out that many dogs, outside the US and other developed nations, don't live in homes and are feral which would mean far more dangerous.
Absolutely. I grew up with two wonderful bouviers who were actually father and son. Naturally the father died first and this changed the other dog completely.
He became less affectionate towards us and never was as energetic as before.
I miss walking these fantastic creatures. Good memories.
They are two of the most awesome cats I have owned... gorgeous and fun. Cats FTW!
Dogs, obviously. If you answered cats, seek professional help.
Imagine choosing cats knowing that this exists:
Imagine choosing cats knowing that this exists:
Perfectly rendered CGI buttholes, do dogs have that, I don't think so!Dogs, obviously. If you answered cats, seek professional help.
Imagine choosing cats knowing that this exists:
oof. this post is absolutely a case against cats and cat people.