Cats or dogs? - Page 2

Garnet FalconDance · 11-07-2001, 07:48 PM

You do realize that some people are 'cat' people and some are 'dog' people? We have both, but I relate better to cats--when I want to be sociable, I can't get enough 'petting'. When I'm content to be alone, *get out of my airspace!*. Dogs are ok, but so ridiculously clueless. I mean, they're loyal to a fault, loving, sensitive to your every mood--except when you want to be left alone!

::shrugs:: Oh well. :reaches down to pet the puppy: Maybe you should just get a pet rock!

11-07-2001, 08:45 PM

I have both. Far more cats than dogs and they all have their own special ways of grating on my last nerve!

I can't decide between one or the other as which one is "best" but house-training a cat is far easier than house-training a dog, however getting a cat to alert you to intruders or trespassers is impossible, unless you are aware that when they dart under the bed to hide, something is wrong.

Pangur Ban · 11-08-2001, 01:48 AM

Cat, cat, Cat !!!

Easier to keep clean.
Housetraining is easy.
Many breeds, especially oriental short hairs, are very low maintenance.
Just as loyal as dogs, if raised correctly.
Don't smell when wet.
Don't have bad breath.
Don't need to be walked.
Cheaper to feed.
Can be trained - just have to do it the right way.
"Purr" is a very soothing sound.
No problem with barking and howling at night.

Main difference between dogs and cats

Dogs are pack animals, they are continually in competition with other dogs and with the humans they live with. They are motivated by their status within their "pack"

Cats are solitary hunters. They are motivated by security first, and a ready food supply second. That is why cats jump on peoples laps - not because they like a person - but because they trust that person and feel safe with them.

Note: Any bias you may detect in my choice of a desirable pet is probably correct !!

[ 11-08-2001: Message edited by: Pangur Ban ]

Belecthor · 11-08-2001, 02:10 AM

Cats are less maintanence, but dogs have personality.

tehmpus · 11-08-2001, 05:12 AM

Ya know I really like both, but if I had to choose, I'd pick DOG. They just seem to be more intelligent. Perhaps it's because their brains are 4 times larger than a cat's. I'm not really sure. But I can tell you that dog's really love human beings. They aren't known as man's best friend for nothing. When you show a dog love and affection, the dog understands, and in most cases will return that attention. Dogs can learn things like tricks, but more importantly... they seem to better pick up on the emotions and desires of their owners. They can communicate in a fashion with us. Cats, on the other hand, are cuter... but they tend to regard human beings as just another part of their environment. We aren't anything special to them. Your dog will be happy to see you come home. Your cat prolly won't pay attention unless he's hungry.

So sayeth the God of WAR!

11-08-2001, 02:41 PM

quote:
Originally posted by tehmpus:
Your cat prolly won't pay attention unless he's hungry.

That is so not true! I have a cat that when I was sad about my dad dying, he came up and layed down next to me, put his paw on my shoulder and meowed. He layed there with me for a long time.
Of course, when his sister got hungry, she came up and poked me in the eye, but that's another story.

*\Conan/* · 11-08-2001, 03:22 PM

We have a dog so...I will have to say dogs are the best. She is incredibly smart and well behaved. If you say "take a shower" she will walk right in and wait for me. She can do a couple other things on command. Cats are very smart also thow... hhmmmm. tough choice??? Can I vote a tie instead

Ladyzekke · 11-08-2001, 08:05 PM

I think this says it all LOL

Ladyzekke · 11-08-2001, 08:06 PM

Well shut my mouth and call me cornstuff, looks like the Graphics Library codes ain't workin! [img]tongue.gif[/img] doh!

John D Harris · 11-08-2001, 09:08 PM

quote:
Originally posted by ladyzekke:
Well shut my mouth and call me cornstuff, looks like the Graphics Library codes ain't workin! [img]tongue.gif[/img] doh!

Ok Cornstuff... opps that's Miss cornstuff Ma'am

Dogs that eat cats get my vote

11-07-2001, 07:48 PM	#11
Garnet FalconDance Mephistopheles Join Date: August 30, 2001 Location: deep within the sylvan splendor.... Age: 60 Posts: 1,443	You do realize that some people are 'cat' people and some are 'dog' people? We have both, but I relate better to cats--when I want to be sociable, I can't get enough 'petting'. When I'm content to be alone, get out of my airspace!. Dogs are ok, but so ridiculously clueless. I mean, they're loyal to a fault, loving, sensitive to your every mood--except when you want to be left alone! ::shrugs:: Oh well. :reaches down to pet the puppy: Maybe you should just get a pet rock! __________________ "Nature tells every secret once." Ralph Waldo Emerson

11-08-2001, 01:48 AM	#13
Pangur Ban Avatar Join Date: June 3, 2001 Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 64 Posts: 569	Cat, cat, Cat !!! Easier to keep clean. Housetraining is easy. Many breeds, especially oriental short hairs, are very low maintenance. Just as loyal as dogs, if raised correctly. Don't smell when wet. Don't have bad breath. Don't need to be walked. Cheaper to feed. Can be trained - just have to do it the right way. "Purr" is a very soothing sound. No problem with barking and howling at night. Main difference between dogs and cats Dogs are pack animals, they are continually in competition with other dogs and with the humans they live with. They are motivated by their status within their "pack" Cats are solitary hunters. They are motivated by security first, and a ready food supply second. That is why cats jump on peoples laps - not because they like a person - but because they trust that person and feel safe with them. Note: Any bias you may detect in my choice of a desirable pet is probably correct !! [ 11-08-2001: Message edited by: Pangur Ban ] __________________ Not enough time to care ....

11-08-2001, 02:10 AM	#14
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11-08-2001, 05:12 AM	#15
tehmpus The Magister Join Date: October 16, 2001 Location: Anytown, IL USA Posts: 121	Ya know I really like both, but if I had to choose, I'd pick DOG. They just seem to be more intelligent. Perhaps it's because their brains are 4 times larger than a cat's. I'm not really sure. But I can tell you that dog's really love human beings. They aren't known as man's best friend for nothing. When you show a dog love and affection, the dog understands, and in most cases will return that attention. Dogs can learn things like tricks, but more importantly... they seem to better pick up on the emotions and desires of their owners. They can communicate in a fashion with us. Cats, on the other hand, are cuter... but they tend to regard human beings as just another part of their environment. We aren't anything special to them. Your dog will be happy to see you come home. Your cat prolly won't pay attention unless he's hungry. So sayeth the God of WAR! __________________ Tehmpus Thales the permanently InSaNe

11-08-2001, 02:41 PM	#16
Moni Guest Posts: n/a	quote: Originally posted by tehmpus: Your cat prolly won't pay attention unless he's hungry. That is so not true! I have a cat that when I was sad about my dad dying, he came up and layed down next to me, put his paw on my shoulder and meowed. He layed there with me for a long time. Of course, when his sister got hungry, she came up and poked me in the eye, but that's another story.

11-07-2001, 08:45 PM	#12
Moni Guest Posts: n/a	I have both. Far more cats than dogs and they all have their own special ways of grating on my last nerve! I can't decide between one or the other as which one is "best" but house-training a cat is far easier than house-training a dog, however getting a cat to alert you to intruders or trespassers is impossible, unless you are aware that when they dart under the bed to hide, something is wrong.

11-08-2001, 03:22 PM	#17
\Conan/ Red Dragon Join Date: March 1, 2001 Location: Virginia, USA Age: 62 Posts: 1,512	We have a dog so...I will have to say dogs are the best. She is incredibly smart and well behaved. If you say "take a shower" she will walk right in and wait for me. She can do a couple other things on command. Cats are very smart also thow... hhmmmm. tough choice??? Can I vote a tie instead __________________ \\Conan/
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11-08-2001, 08:05 PM	#18
Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 57 Posts: 9,005	I think this says it all LOL __________________ Reality Show Recaps

11-08-2001, 08:06 PM	#19
Ladyzekke Ironworks Atomic Moderator Join Date: January 7, 2001 Location: Virginia, U.S.A. Age: 57 Posts: 9,005	Well shut my mouth and call me cornstuff, looks like the Graphics Library codes ain't workin! [img]tongue.gif[/img] doh! __________________ Reality Show Recaps

11-08-2001, 09:08 PM	#20
John D Harris Ninja Storm Shadow Join Date: March 27, 2001 Location: Northport,Alabama, USA Age: 62 Posts: 3,577	quote: Originally posted by ladyzekke: Well shut my mouth and call me cornstuff, looks like the Graphics Library codes ain't workin! [img]tongue.gif[/img] doh! Ok Cornstuff... opps that's Miss cornstuff Ma'am Dogs that eat cats get my vote __________________ Crustiest of the OLD COOTS "Donating mirrors for years to help the Liberal/Socialist find their collective rear-ends, because both hands doesn't seem to be working. Veitnam 61-65:KIA 1864 66:KIA 5008 67:KIA 9378 68:KIA 14594 69:KIA 9414 70:KIA 4221 71:KIA 1380 72:KIA 300 Afghanistan2001-2008 KIA 585 2009-2012 KIA 1465 and counting Davros 1 Much abliged Massachusetts

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