It seems there has always been a rivalry of these two pets. Both of them are among the most common of domesticated animals. So, it is hard to determine whether this is the result of a debate on which of these two is most favored. Perhaps it is just an instinctive battle fueled by genetic opposition. The most common approach to acquiring either of these animals seems to be based on the personality characteristics and expectations of the potential owners that will accept them into their homes. Dogs have laid claim to the title of “Man’s Best Friend”; where as cats seem to act like houseguests, who somewhat clean up after themselves, and tend to be slightly easier to maintain. Who will win this match and earn the title of ‘Best Pet’? No doubt, this will most likely continue to be a divisive topic among pet lovers around the world for many more years to come.

You may find yourself leaning towards the feline persuasion. Nothing beats the idea of getting to sleep in on an icy winter morning, without having to get up to a 3:00 a.m. barking, signaling that a freezing stroll will soon follow. Instead you would enjoy the luxury of a cat who manages to relieve himself around the clock, with minimal assistance needed on the owner’s part.

So, for the person who is after a pet they can play with when they want to, and have it entertain itself when they don’t, the cat’s lazier nature should make for a good fit. Not only do they attend to their own restroom needs, but they also give themselves several baths a day. There are many cats who also enjoy giving their owners a tongue bath and paw massage, while expressing their contentment with a calm relaxing purr. Another, positive attribute of the housecat is their size. Even the fattest of cats are still capable of maneuvering through the house without knocking over chairs, lamps, or even small children. However, most cats do enjoy brushing up on legs, sometimes in excess, turning them into furry obstacles.

Several people have their indoor housecats declawed to prevent damage to their furniture and walls. Although, this is a pretty extreme way of controlling pet damage, it is important to keep in mind that this is a permanent procedure that lowers the cat’s ability to defend itself outside the home. For this reason most people only have the front paw’s declawed. Since cat’s use their hind claws for attacking and defending purposes, this prevents damage while still allowing them to defend themselves when needed. Cats are fun and enjoyable creatures. While dogs are still a good choice for a house pet, it is hard not to see the practicality and ease of the maintaining of cats as a selling point.