Dog or Cats?

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[Jeff7]

I like both, I think cats get the slight edge, because when a cat is affectionate you know you've earned something or its hungry.

Or else he's done something bad and is trying to distract you or butter you up.

My parents had two cats for awhile, and the cats knew that they weren't allowed to be up on the kitchen counter. If they'd hear someone coming, thanks to the house's incredibly squeaky floors, they'd quick jump down and run away. (Even a cat walking around was enough to make the floor creak, and I don't think that house had a single quiet section of flooring.)
But if one was up there and was surprised or not paying attention when someone walked in, and didn't have time to get away unseen, they'd quick start to act all nice and friendly - right up until they realized that they weren't about to receive a gentle ear-scratch. Then it was an abrupt "Oh shit!" and turn-tail and run.

 

[Lummex]

My family has 2 dogs and 3 cats. I don't live at home anymore, so it's probably a different perspective nowadays (though I did live with my fam when we had 2 dogs and 2 cats). I love cats, they're my preference. Two of our cats are very affectionate and social towards us, but one of them just kind of ignores everyone and isn't interested in anything social (though once in a blue moon she'll come over and want to be petted). So I guess I'd be bummed if I ended up with a cat like that. I adore our other two cats and hope I find one for myself with a similar personality.

Now that I've moved out, I do miss our dogs more, but one of them is just a full-on retard and I couldn't stand him when I lived at home. He clings to my dad and pretty much ignores the rest of us unless he's not at home, he gets freaked out over nothing and sits shivering in the corner of our kitchen, and smells like rotten food no matter what we do. The other dog is pretty retarded too but she's very sweet and makes me feel missed whenever I visit home. She's loyal and lovable, but she can be annoying/dumb and pisses when excited.

I guess I prefer cats cause I relate to their personalities more

 

[IGemini]

Pets have personality differences just like people, but usually cats.

Our cat of nearly 20 years was somewhat temperamental but docile Persian/Ragdoll lap fiend. Even in her diabetic phase she needed less maintenance than dogs. Nowadays we have a neighbor cat that visits almost daily. She's skittish but affectionate. Though a friend of mine has a cat who acts like a prima donna (probably because she's treated like one). After petting she felt the need to latch onto my hand with her paw. Haven't bothered with her since.

Dogs I prefer those that know how to chill--i.e. aren't overly hyper trying to tackle/lick you--and don't feel the need to bark endlessly. Our neighbor had a Newfie who was really a sweetheart...their new dog (not sure what he his...somewhere between a pointer and a coonhound) is just a loudmouth. Of the five houses within earshot, three of them have dogs that just won't shut up. Barking by itself is grating. Whenever they're out the dogs bark at whoever passes by, or God forbid there's another dog in sight. There's one beagle that just gets annoyingly irate. Even my brother, who loves dogs, wanted to put his Marlin to use in quieting the racket.

 

[Brigandier]

Why choose?

I like both for different reasons. I do know I like them more than: birds, fish, turtles, lizards, iguanas, snakes, and ferrets though.

 

[Wyndru]

This is a question rarely asked here, at least post a poll...