- Companionship. A good dog will cheer up the loneliest person. Dogs of all breeds are often taken to shelters and retirement homes to add joy to a person’s day. I have met good cats and bad cats, and mean cats and nice cats, but not one of them have been as affectionate or as smart as any one of my dogs. Though I do wish the mastiff would stop insisting on being a lap dog.
- Dogs are more intelligent. Show me a seeing eye cat.
- Dogs are more athletic. Yes, cats show remarkable agility and grace. But so did my Australian Sheppard, Loki. That dog could climb a tree and a chain link fence, dig moles out of their holes and change direction in mid leap (which could reach amazing heights) just to catch a moth.
- Dogs offer protection. The best alarm system and theft deterrents in the world are not guns or expensive electronics, but dogs. My mastiff, while not ever hurting a fly, will bark and shake the walls. Very few theives would brave that bark. She doesn’t even have to get up. Also, show me the cat that has drug his owner out of a burning building, or saved them from drowning. Dogs have been known for these things throughout history, and specific breeds are even bred for those traits.
- Lastly, but certainly not least the biggest reason encompasses the other four. Loyalty. If you die, alone in your apartment save for the dog, the dog will lie down next to you and pine away till death takes him. As soon as the food runs out the cat, in the same situation, will eat you, starting with your eyeballs.
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Deep Blue
On May 26, 2009 at 8:58 am
I like pythons but dogs are nice too.Thanks forsharing.
Kate Smedley
On May 26, 2009 at 10:08 am
Totally agree with you Annie, I adore dogs, they make great pets and are so full of character.
SHAF MASTA
On May 26, 2009 at 10:38 am
I love cats! But I have to say a dog is a persons best friend!
Kama
On May 26, 2009 at 10:40 am
I think it is worth mentioning that you are allergic to cats. =p
Annie Hintsala
On May 26, 2009 at 11:00 am
Hmmm…yes, in the interest of full disclosure, I am indeed allergic to cats.
C Jordan
On May 26, 2009 at 12:19 pm
The truth will out Annie
. I enjoy the company of both cats and dogs
julianhw
On May 26, 2009 at 12:43 pm
I have a dog, my closest friends have cats. Their cats love me but my dog loves them more! He (Sam) is not long for this world and I will be gutted when he dies -When he is gone I will go back to the pound and save another one (or two) for the very reasons you stated. Diatribe over – well written
rajeev bhargava
On May 26, 2009 at 12:55 pm
i agree with you 100% Absolutely correct! I love everything you have written and fully agree with every word.
jbenton187
On May 26, 2009 at 3:28 pm
i totally agree.. i have a dog.. my parents have two cats, i learned to live with the cats, but they get on my nerves. i love my dog tho
moteintheeye
On May 26, 2009 at 4:10 pm
I agree i am a dog person too.
Joe Dorish
On May 26, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Dogs are more loyal but bigger pain to take care of but I love both cats and dogs.
SethDove
On May 26, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Nothing new here or worthy of writing down. Like most, you like dogs for what they can do for you. Cats are individuals, independent, and not social animals (for the most part). So unless you can appreciate something for what it is–instead of what it does for you–a dog is a sure bet for you.
B Nelson
On May 26, 2009 at 8:56 pm
Clearly you have never owned a donkey. They are the loyalest animal I have known. And for agility, although you might think they are not agile, donkeys have a kick so swift and without warning, that they have killed more people every year than die in plane crashes. THat sounds bad, but a donkey is often used as a guard animal.
Our gal Aggie, will notice if I even sneak into the pasture for a moment. She is right there,looking for love and treats.
Ruby Hawk
On May 26, 2009 at 9:48 pm
I enjoy seeing dogs and cats running around in the great outdoors but it’s nice to have a cat curl up in your lap purring. it’s not so nice having a dog always at the door wanting to go out and them when you let him out he’s at the door wanting back in.
Daisy Peasblossom
On May 26, 2009 at 10:02 pm
LOL, Ruby! I thought that was cats…always on the wrong side of the door. I like both, but each have their own ways. I’ve never had a donkey. Hmmm…..
skylite
On May 26, 2009 at 10:04 pm
I love cats but dogs are great too
Bullwinkle Muse
On May 26, 2009 at 11:51 pm
Nice touch with the last line! LOL I agree with you wholeheartedly, though sometimes I wish I had only to deal with a cat food budget rather than feed 2 Rottweilers, and could train them to go in a litter box. Then again, the box would have to be a converted wheelbarrow.
Denis Muwonge
On May 27, 2009 at 1:57 am
very well stipulated.
Betty Carew
On May 27, 2009 at 10:23 am
I love both and we own 2 dogs and a cat. I have noticed that the cat don’t try to trip me as much as our dogs do lol.Great article Annie!
OhSugar
On May 27, 2009 at 10:46 am
I enjoyed reading this piece, and I have to say that I have never had a cat for a pet. I love dogs and they are the only pets that I have ever had. Nicely done.
chris73
On May 27, 2009 at 5:59 pm
I like any aninal and of course dogs and cats. But i think the reality is that most people like dogs because they are so menial. I don’t like others to be menial to me including the dogs. I am not a prince anyway!
Cashmere Lashkari
On June 2, 2009 at 9:32 pm
I too prefer dogs to cats. They are just such great company.
dmccusker11
On June 12, 2009 at 8:09 am
I agree with you for the most part..i do like dogs AND cats though
Mrs M
On June 14, 2009 at 2:42 am
This is a tough one for me. I am more of a cat person, but I wish sometimes that a cat could have some dog-like qualities.
Indie
On September 28, 2009 at 11:41 am
Cats see you as Family and Dogs see you as friends. If you feed a cat it\’ll think your it\’s mother, this person obviously hasn\’t met great cats because i\’ve had a cat and a dog and I think cats are more affectionate and more intelligent. Dog learning tricks doesn\’t prove intelligence it proves obedience. Hope the Author reads my comment
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Annie Hintsala
On September 28, 2009 at 3:10 pm
I do indeed read every comment. You will notice that this article is in the humor section. While my sense of humor might be in question, the attempt at humor is not. Please take no offense. Also, I had a dog who could open almost any door, including door knobs and the refrigerator. I did NOT teach him to do this, nor did any one else since I had the little begger almost from birth. As a matter of fact, I would have been happy had he not learned this skill at all. Not a trick, just tricksy intelligence.
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