Cats or dogs?

[ssjup81]

I like both, but prefer small dogs (have a shitzu back home). I even had a dog and a cat at the same time at one point. So it's about equal to me, although house training is easier to do with cats.

[PangolinFeets]

Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

Ooh, now I'm jealous. I LOVE Balinese. My favorite pure breed, next to Scottish Folds. So adorable! But all our cats have always been total sweethearts, but still with the feline low-maintenance and independent traits. Except Angel. She's got some abandonment issues. Gets clingy when we come home after we've been gone for a while. But she's super sweet, and never scratches, even though she has all claws. Doesn't pee everywhere or chew or anything else, either. Only had one cat that even sprayed, but he wasn't fixed either, so.... Except there was the ONE time our fixed boy Mischief sprayed ME, but he only did it ONCE. He learned the hard way that was a BIG no-no.

I love Scottish Folds!! At $1200 a pop I never had the chance to own one, but they are quote adorable. I adopted my babies from breeders that my Aunt (she is a Sphynx breeder) is friends with.
Usually fixing cats fixes spraying, but sometimes if there's something else going on, usually issues with other cats, it'll pop up again. I'm so glad I've only had to deal with that once.

Here's a vid summarizing my mushy boy, Atreides.

[Netkeeper]

Dogs, obviously. I like both but people that prefer cats are incorrect.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

There's no such thing. There's no wrong answer here, it's just that people look for different things in a pet. I for example, don't want or need an animal that slavishly fawns on me or jumps up and down, is big and/or loud, etc. Don't want some 70 lb hound trying to climb up in my lap thinking it is a lapdog, either. I'm only 96 lbs myself, for me, that's practically a HORSE! Cats just fit better in my life.

[NinjaPug]

Fan of both but I prefer dogs now. Grew up with cats but got a dog after I graduated from college. Nothing against cats but I had no idea what I was missing out on. I'm pretty damn obsessed with my pug.

[pennydreadful]

Originally Posted by Prowler

Dunno man, the only one I can think of that I'd call "ugly" is the Sphynx breed.

Sphynxes are awesome, they look like little goblins!

I like cats and dogs, but in terms of what I'm best suited to own, I'mma say cats because dogs are too high maintenance for my lifestyle and energy level.

[Mayhem]

Originally Posted by PangolinFeets

I love Scottish Folds!! At $1200 a pop I never had the chance to own one, but they are quote adorable. I adopted my babies from breeders that my Aunt (she is a Sphynx breeder) is friends with.

Here's a vid summarizing my mushy boy, Atreides.

"What?! If I fits, I sits!"

I like both cats and dogs, but prefer cats more. Maybe they just seem lower maintenance, and cats more fit my style. Not had either as a pet (parents were never hugely keen on either), but I become "surrogate dad" to the pets of the girlfriends I've dated.

A couple of folks my ex on Long Island knows have got Sphinx cats, maybe they got them from your aunt, Steph. I know they can creep a lot of folks out, but I've always thought they were adorably mopey, as they look at you thinking they've got 99 problems but fur ain't one...

[Netkeeper]

How can someone not want an animal that fawns over them though

Cats are cute and soft and small but most of them don't really care about YOU

Like when I called my brother's old cat he'd just look at me like "I ain't going over there" well **** u I just wanted to pet your poofy fur

[Prowler]

Cat breeds I like... I've always liked Birmans.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Oh, cats can be just as attention seeking as dogs, but they do it on THEIR terms, and still manage to keep some dignity in the process. Dog fall all over thenselves when they want your attention. A cat makes YOU work for the "honor" of their affection. They also are less likely to stick with an owner who is abusive or neglectful. Dogs have the pack mentality of taking whatever treatment they are given as simply their place in the group. Cats dont put up with that crap.

[Netkeeper]

Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

A cat makes YOU work for the "honor" of their affection.

And this is dumb. It's like. You're a ****ing cat, not an expensive plush rug.

Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

They also are less likely to stick with an owner who is abusive or neglectful. Dogs have the pack mentality of taking whatever treatment they are given as simply their place in the group. Cats dont put up with that crap.

This is true, though.

[Prowler]

Not saying this is the case for anyone in this thread, but I think a lot of people expect cats to be like dogs. Hell, a lot of times when I see someone asking for cat breed recommendations, there's always some people who tell them "get one that's the most similar to a dog". Which is absurd. That's like me asking what the best type of apple out there is, and people telling me "buy one that tastes like orange".

[Netkeeper]

There are dog breeds that act like cats [Shiba Inu] so I'd think it'd be reasonable for someone to think there's a cat breed that acts like a dog. I don't know of one, though.

I'll live with any cat but if I ever had one for myself it'd have to be either a Tuxedo [iirc, known to be affectionate] or a Maine Coon because they're huge. I wish cats got as big as even beagle-sized dogs, wtf.

[Prowler]

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

There are dog breeds that act like cats [Shiba Inu] so I'd think it'd be reasonable for someone to think there's a cat breed that acts like a dog. I don't know of one, though.

I'll live with any cat but if I ever had one for myself it'd have to be either a Tuxedo [iirc, known to be affectionate] or a Maine Coon because they're huge. I wish cats got as big as even beagle-sized dogs, wtf.

I'm no expert, but I believe persians are among the most docile cat breeds out there according to many. And Birmans are considered quite playful and active, and that they might follow their owner around the house even. I guess you could say there's some dog similarities there?

[Whatswiththeheadbands?]

I really like both. Cats for their eyes and their often hilarious curiosity, and dogs for their loyalty and their overall cuteness (but both are cute).

I prefer dogs though. It's also nice to see not a single person picked the last three options. Maybe Humanity has hope after all

[BubblyShell22]

I like both, but I've always been a huge cat lover. I prefer small dogs to big ones though. I bonded really well with Toby who was my sister's dog and I thought he was the best dog ever. I also had a cat named Socks who was black and white. He was my baby.

[Prowler]

So far, cats are leading.

Originally Posted by Whatswiththeheadbands?

I really like both. Cats for their eyes and their often hilarious curiosity, and dogs for their loyalty and their overall cuteness (but both are cute).

I prefer dogs though. It's also nice to see not a single person picked the last three options. Maybe Humanity has hope after all

It is rare to find people who dislike both cats and dogs, yes.

Originally Posted by BubblyShell22

I like both, but I've always been a huge cat lover. I prefer small dogs to big ones though. I bonded really well with Toby who was my sister's dog and I thought he was the best dog ever. I also had a cat named Socks who was black and white. He was my baby.

I don't like small dogs. They're the most annoying ones, from my experience. And usually owned as accessory rats by posh women who spoil them to death. The only small dog breed I like are basset hounds.

I also dislike those dangerous dog breeds such as pitbulls, etc. And most owners of those dogs tend to be thugs and use their dogs as weapons.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

And this is dumb. It's like. You're a ****ing cat, not an expensive plush rug.

You must have misunderstood what I was getting at. I like cats because they have enough self-respect to behave as the human's equal, and not a subservient doormat. They will come to you when and if they feel like it, and not just because you're the "alpha" of the house. If they DO come to you, it means they think well enough of you to actually respond to being called. I'd rather have a pet that doesn't act like I'm "God", but just like I'm another member of the family on equal footing.

That said, all of our cats have been VERY affectionate and people-oriented, and in a couple of cases, actually slept with us. My favorite cat ever was also super-smart, and played games of fetch, tag, and even hide and seek with us, much like a dog! (And he "invented" all of those games on his own.) But only if HE wanted to play, of course- otherwise, he'd just give you "that look" as if to say "what, NOW?! You must be joking....". But he was also a ham- he LOVED having his picture taken, LOL!

Originally Posted by Prowler

Not saying this is the case for anyone in this thread, but I think a lot of people expect cats to be like dogs. Hell, a lot of times when I see someone asking for cat breed recommendations, there's always some people who tell them "get one that's the most similar to a dog". Which is absurd. That's like me asking what the best type of apple out there is, and people telling me "buy one that tastes like orange".

See, that the thing, though- cats and dogs are NOT alike. There are cat breeds that are more affectionate and people-oriented, more docile and cuddly, or just more social, but that doesn't mean they are more like dogs- just that they are not as aloof and distant as some cats. Just as there are dogs that are quieter and more calm and dignified than others.

Originally Posted by Prowler

So far, cats are leading.

It is rare to find people who dislike both cats and dogs, yes.

I don't like small dogs. They're the most annoying ones, from my experience. And usually owned as accessory rats by posh women who spoil them to death. The only small dog breed I like are basset hounds.

I also dislike those dangerous dog breeds such as pitbulls, etc. And most owners of those dogs tend to be thugs and use their dogs as weapons.

Yeah, I'm not a fan of certain dog breeds, either. Not so much because they are dangerous, but they are also often not too bright, either. That's a bad combination in a dog, but more so when it is a large breed that was CREATED to fight. A big, dumb, and often unpredictable dog is the worst kind of pet, and what's worse is many people don't know how to deal with them or raise them properly. They either treat them like huge babies, or ignore any bad behavior until it becomes difficult or even impossible to un-train. Incidentally, most of the pit owners I've known aren't thugs, but they DO forget that the dogs are big and strong, and often spoil them, so the dogs tend to be bad-mannered and dominating- which is exactly the WORST thing you want in a breed that is known for being vicious!

And small breeds are often just as bad in their own way. They are hyper, nervous, and often pee when excited, and that's just annoying and gross. They also tend to act bigger and more threatening than they are, which ends up being loud and irritating.

When it comes to dogs, give me a Lab, Rottie, or a Dalmatian any day. Shetlands are nice, too, as are most mid-sized terriers. Bostons are especially great! I've had a Dalmatian (great dog!), a Sheltie, three different terrier breeds, and my grandmother had a Black Lab, a Rottweiler, and several mutts. The Rottie was an absolute sweetheart, but she and the Lab were great at keeping away coyotes.

[MsMarvelDuckie]

Originally Posted by Netkeeper

There are dog breeds that act like cats [Shiba Inu] so I'd think it'd be reasonable for someone to think there's a cat breed that acts like a dog. I don't know of one, though.

I'll live with any cat but if I ever had one for myself it'd have to be either a Tuxedo [iirc, known to be affectionate] or a Maine Coon because they're huge. I wish cats got as big as even beagle-sized dogs, wtf.

Actually, a tuxedo is not a "breed" per se, it's a coat color. Tuxedos are found in many breeds. Just like a Calico or Tortoiseshell. (Our Angel is a Tortie! And she loves boxes- which sort of makes her my box-turtle kitty, LOL!)

[Netkeeper]

Originally Posted by Prowler

I also dislike those dangerous dog breeds such as pitbulls, etc. And most owners of those dogs tend to be thugs and use their dogs as weapons.

1. Pit bulls are not dangerous.
2. Most pit bull owners are not thugs and do not use their dogs as weapons.
3. Pit bulls are so, so sweet. They do not deserve the bad rap that they get. They are loyal and adorable little buttheads.

Originally Posted by MsMarvelDuckie

Actually, a tuxedo is not a "breed" per se, it's a coat color. Tuxedos are found in many breeds. Just like a Calico or Tortoiseshell. (Our Angel is a Tortie! And she loves boxes- which sort of makes her my box-turtle kitty, LOL!)

Well **** idk what kind of cat my cousin had then that'd give me kisses and beg for my food and sit in my lap all the time. That cat kicked ass.