Cats vs Dogs
Cats vs. Dogs
The most popular pets in today’s homes are cats and dogs. Today’s cats and dogs are descendants of the wilds that were started on the road to pampered pets thousands of years ago. Some people are “cat people” and some are “dog people” but I think most people like both.
Let us first look at cats; a lot of people say that cats are aloof or sneaky. Sometimes maybe they are but it goes back to their heritage when they had to sneak up on their prey to survive. As far as being aloof I really do not think so. Most cats like to cuddle close to their human companions. Cats are usually very loyal to their owners and can be standoffish to strangers so that may also add to that supposition.
Dogs have been considered to be “mans best friend” for instance. They are loyal and brave, they also work hard at various jobs that both assist and protect us. There have been stories told over the years of dogs rescuing people in various ways and their bravery has never been questioned. Today dogs are trained in search and rescue, drug and other law enforcement and are helpers to the blind and handicapped.
Looking at both animals, I can see a lot of differences but each has attributes that are similar. Cats need less grooming care than dogs and you do not have to follow them around with a pooper scooper. Most dogs, being larger and stronger than cats, offer better protection to guarding our home. Cats are usually quieter than dogs and take up less space. Most dogs are barkers that can sometimes cause problems with neighbors. Dogs need to be bathed on a regular basis but cats are usually self-cleaning. The cost of food for a dog is usually more than that of a cat and cats do not need to be let out into the yard or taken for walks.
Dogs can be trained easier than cats and are used for a number of different chores from herding cattle and sheep to guarding your home. Cats are also useful, without them many areas would be overrun with rodents. Even though cats are not used
The most popular pets in today’s homes are cats and dogs. Today’s cats and dogs are descendants of the wilds that were started on the road to pampered pets thousands of years ago. Some people are “cat people” and some are “dog people” but I think most people like both.
Let us first look at cats; a lot of people say that cats are aloof or sneaky. Sometimes maybe they are but it goes back to their heritage when they had to sneak up on their prey to survive. As far as being aloof I really do not think so. Most cats like to cuddle close to their human companions. Cats are usually very loyal to their owners and can be standoffish to strangers so that may also add to that supposition.
Dogs have been considered to be “mans best friend” for instance. They are loyal and brave, they also work hard at various jobs that both assist and protect us. There have been stories told over the years of dogs rescuing people in various ways and their bravery has never been questioned. Today dogs are trained in search and rescue, drug and other law enforcement and are helpers to the blind and handicapped.
Looking at both animals, I can see a lot of differences but each has attributes that are similar. Cats need less grooming care than dogs and you do not have to follow them around with a pooper scooper. Most dogs, being larger and stronger than cats, offer better protection to guarding our home. Cats are usually quieter than dogs and take up less space. Most dogs are barkers that can sometimes cause problems with neighbors. Dogs need to be bathed on a regular basis but cats are usually self-cleaning. The cost of food for a dog is usually more than that of a cat and cats do not need to be let out into the yard or taken for walks.
Dogs can be trained easier than cats and are used for a number of different chores from herding cattle and sheep to guarding your home. Cats are also useful, without them many areas would be overrun with rodents. Even though cats are not used