Argumentative Essay On Dogs Vs. Cats
One of the many age old debates: dogs versus cats. It has been argued for ages. Which is smarter? Is a dog or a cat a better lifelong companion? Which one can do more cool tricks? Many questions are asked to compare one another and differentiate which mammal is worth wild, a dog or a cat. When looking for a furry friend, dogs highlight every attribute of a best friend, making one uncertain of investing time and effort into a cat. For the many reasons people invest in a dog, undeniable loyalty is the most prominent. In other words, dogs do not just see their owner as the human that provides them with food but as their pack leader, the alpha, and master. Celebrity dog behaviorist, Cesar Millan states, "Dogs want to love and be loved... they
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want to be part of a pack, contribute to their pack, and protect their fellow pack members"(Millan). These brilliant four-legged creatures are not just trying to eat and sleep. Therefore, when provided with love, dogs will instantaneously respond with affection to their master. Unlike most dogs, felines were not bred to be loyal and loving; their purpose was to capture wild life that was disrupting the growth of crops. In addition, their intent for being bred did not exceed hunting small mammals until roughly a decade ago. This piece of history explains that, "The main job cats were bred for originally was hunting vermin. The domestic cat is known to be a hunter of over 1000 species and the first domestic cat made its pact with humans - a trade of food for killing vermin - about 4,000 years ago in Egypt"(How Cat Breeds Were Created). Now most cats are bred as loving companions and have developed the ability to be loyal. Depending on the cat, most genuinely appreciate their owner and their affection. Dogs are one of the brightest mammals, hence the fact that they are capable of even being employed.
Certain breeds are able to obey orders with fewer than five reminders. For instance, Poodles, German Sheppard’s and Golden Retrievers are few of the keenest breeds of dogs (Dog Intelligence Ranking). These intelligent mammals are able to do much more than catch a tennis ball with their jaw. It is possible to teach a dog to wipe their feet before entering the house, turn the light switch on and off, open a door, and even swing a young child on a swing set. Dogs are able to make many mental connections in their sharp brain that people greatly underestimate. Therefore, several experiments have been conducted to compare the intelligence of cats and dogs. Many people think since cats are not able to do many tricks, they are not that bright, however, others say it's because they just lack the desire to work for no good reason. An article called How Intelligent Are Cats declares,"...leads to the obvious conclusions that cats are neither intelligent enough nor co-operative enough to be trained. For example, in experiments where cats and dogs were expected to navigate mazes, most cats performed badly"(Hartwell). Therefore, knowing this might make one come to the conclusion that frankly, cats are not as intelligent as
dogs. There is no such thing as a badly behaved dog, just a bad owner. Similarly, dogs are much easier to "set straight" than young children. With the right amount of training and authority a dog can be flawlessly behaved in no time. They have the desire to gain their owner's approval and appreciation, meaning, they are always willing to behave to please their master. “The domestic dog is, inarguably, a social species. There is little scholarly disagreement over the fact that the dog’s social dependency makes him exceptionally aware of the behavior of others, and contributes to his own behavior and learning abilities"(Miller). Knowing this proves that a dog's behavior is not solely taught by the owner, and dogs, like humans, are influenced by their elders. The same article states, “Puppies are genetically programmed to follow and copy others of their kind” (Miller). This releases the owner of a certain amount of responsibility and effort put into training. Felines are not predominantly physically active mammals. Their behavior consists of napping and purring. So, if looking for a furry friend that will keep their owner on their feet, a cat would not be the best choice. People with relaxed and more independent characteristics fit the typical "cat person" mold. It is normal for a cat to bathe themselves, "exercise" on their own, and find their ways of entertainment alone. Frankly, a cat's behavior is quiet reclusive. Though a feline is attractive to people with a more quiet, introverted and delicate nature, dogs are much more appealing to the majority of animal lovers. People with dogs are often more outgoing and energetic similar, to their fluffy mate. These beautiful creature are naturally equipped to enhance and bring more purpose to people’s lives.
101 Dalmatians versus Lion King by Krishna Chaudhari
ENG 3UI-03
Mr.Castrounis
9/27/2015
want to be part of a pack, contribute to their pack, and protect their fellow pack members"(Millan). These brilliant four-legged creatures are not just trying to eat and sleep. Therefore, when provided with love, dogs will instantaneously respond with affection to their master. Unlike most dogs, felines were not bred to be loyal and loving; their purpose was to capture wild life that was disrupting the growth of crops. In addition, their intent for being bred did not exceed hunting small mammals until roughly a decade ago. This piece of history explains that, "The main job cats were bred for originally was hunting vermin. The domestic cat is known to be a hunter of over 1000 species and the first domestic cat made its pact with humans - a trade of food for killing vermin - about 4,000 years ago in Egypt"(How Cat Breeds Were Created). Now most cats are bred as loving companions and have developed the ability to be loyal. Depending on the cat, most genuinely appreciate their owner and their affection. Dogs are one of the brightest mammals, hence the fact that they are capable of even being employed.
Certain breeds are able to obey orders with fewer than five reminders. For instance, Poodles, German Sheppard’s and Golden Retrievers are few of the keenest breeds of dogs (Dog Intelligence Ranking). These intelligent mammals are able to do much more than catch a tennis ball with their jaw. It is possible to teach a dog to wipe their feet before entering the house, turn the light switch on and off, open a door, and even swing a young child on a swing set. Dogs are able to make many mental connections in their sharp brain that people greatly underestimate. Therefore, several experiments have been conducted to compare the intelligence of cats and dogs. Many people think since cats are not able to do many tricks, they are not that bright, however, others say it's because they just lack the desire to work for no good reason. An article called How Intelligent Are Cats declares,"...leads to the obvious conclusions that cats are neither intelligent enough nor co-operative enough to be trained. For example, in experiments where cats and dogs were expected to navigate mazes, most cats performed badly"(Hartwell). Therefore, knowing this might make one come to the conclusion that frankly, cats are not as intelligent as
dogs. There is no such thing as a badly behaved dog, just a bad owner. Similarly, dogs are much easier to "set straight" than young children. With the right amount of training and authority a dog can be flawlessly behaved in no time. They have the desire to gain their owner's approval and appreciation, meaning, they are always willing to behave to please their master. “The domestic dog is, inarguably, a social species. There is little scholarly disagreement over the fact that the dog’s social dependency makes him exceptionally aware of the behavior of others, and contributes to his own behavior and learning abilities"(Miller). Knowing this proves that a dog's behavior is not solely taught by the owner, and dogs, like humans, are influenced by their elders. The same article states, “Puppies are genetically programmed to follow and copy others of their kind” (Miller). This releases the owner of a certain amount of responsibility and effort put into training. Felines are not predominantly physically active mammals. Their behavior consists of napping and purring. So, if looking for a furry friend that will keep their owner on their feet, a cat would not be the best choice. People with relaxed and more independent characteristics fit the typical "cat person" mold. It is normal for a cat to bathe themselves, "exercise" on their own, and find their ways of entertainment alone. Frankly, a cat's behavior is quiet reclusive. Though a feline is attractive to people with a more quiet, introverted and delicate nature, dogs are much more appealing to the majority of animal lovers. People with dogs are often more outgoing and energetic similar, to their fluffy mate. These beautiful creature are naturally equipped to enhance and bring more purpose to people’s lives.
101 Dalmatians versus Lion King by Krishna Chaudhari
ENG 3UI-03
Mr.Castrounis
9/27/2015