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 Are cats better than dogs? (36)

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Are cats better than dogs?

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4 points

Dogs are loyal, loving and affectionate. Cats are selfish and disinterested in humans and are often physically violent. Hence dogs are better.

1 point

I support this. I got scratched by a cat on my face - left scars! Crazy animal!!!

Gazi(10) Disputed
1 point

Dog attacks quite often result in fatal wounds and young children are frequently mauled by dogs. The scars are much deeper than a mere scratch!

KScott1070(2) Disputed
1 point

Cats LOVE their humans!

Any bad experiences most people have with cats are with strangers cats or strays.

My cats convert dog owners to possibly liking cats!! :)

Supporting Evidence: This cat is very interested in her human! (youtu.be)
skahwati(5) Disputed
1 point

Really? My cat is not a stranger, but she is a bitch... Undisputed... The thing is, that even though she is evil incarnate, I do love her. But dogs are better. Love dogs, just as cute and cuddly, but more likely to give affection and companionship. Dogs are in it for you, whereas cats are in it for themselves. I guess you have to have some respect for them in that sense.

3 points

Cats are scared of cucumbers. That is stupid. Dogs aren't. That means they are better.

Cats scared of cucumbers
rzeaiter(3) Disputed
2 points

And dogs are afraid of cats, so what does that tell you? Clearly dogs are the dumb ones.

Dogs afraid of cats compilation video
2 points

Although kittens are extremely gorgeous animals, nothing can come close to the affection and understanding provided by 'a man's best friend'. Happy with nothing more than a bowl of food and a cuddle, dogs make wonderful pets for all ages and, as a bonus, can also also protect one's property.

Gazi(10) Disputed
1 point

Cats can equally be man & womens best friend. They also love affection and require human tenderness and understanding equal to any dog. Woof!

2 points

How is this even a question! Man's best friend. There's no corresponding saying about cats. The closest is 'cute as a kitten' - but then it grows up!

2 points

I agree, after all a best friend is better than someone who is simply valued for their outward appearance.

2 points

Guide dogs! No guide cats, they just don't care! I guess there's always the rag doll cat, they are used as comfort animals in nursing homes. But then again, they are so big that they could be a small dog!

2 points

And police dogs, bomb squad dogs, drug sniffer dogs, fire rescue dogs, farm dogs. What do cats give back to the community?

2 points

A cat would never do this. No love for them. Dogs actually love their owners.

Supporting Evidence: Guide dog jumps in front of bus to save owner (www.skynews.com.au)
2 points

I think it depends on individual tastes. I think dogs are fun and able to do useful things like retrieving and leading the blind, bringing brandy to stranded skiers and so.

cats are for petting and stroking.

So it's a personal preference thing

1 point

well put James. Well put. I like Brandy. And other alcohol. and dogs. and cats. Is that 50 characters yet??

MrBrannan(2) Clarified
1 point

I would like to do more research on the topic, there must be more old testamnet references to Cats

2 points

Dogs are mentioned in the bible 27 times, Cats (minus the lion's den in Daniel) are not mentioned. Ergo, God is for dogs (which incidentally is God spelt backwards as well...). I rest my case.

rzeaiter(3) Disputed
1 point

The bible says that "a dog returns to its own vomit, so a fool repeats his folly" (Proverbs 26:11). QED.

1 point

Dogs are much better than cats. They are more intelligent and make a great companion.

Gazi(10) Disputed
1 point

Cats are also great companions and loyal to their owners. The old saying. But the cat came back the very next day!

alexwilson2(5) Disputed
2 points

Dogs never leave your side!! No need to come back then!! Hence.. dogs are better than cats :)

1 point

Cats are definitely less maintenance! They are not needy!

1 point

Dogs are much better as they are loyal and affectionate unlike most cats who tend to be independent.

Gazi(10) Disputed
1 point

The benefit of cats being independent is that they can survive without their owners for a longer period of time if necessary. They can survive on their instincts for food whereas a dog relies totally on humans.

1 point

Dogs are undoubtedly better than cats for their loyalty and the character limit requires me to keep typing....

1 point

Documentary on the big cats by the man, the myth, the legend - David Attenborough.

[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uSueKb7YM3c]

1 point

You decide!

By the way, as a parent, I'm the cat!!

Cats are awesome!!

Supporting Evidence: Cats are better!! (youtu.be)
skahwati(5) Disputed
2 points

Cats CAN be awesome, but not all examples are full of love or show respect for their owner... or humanity in general.

1 point

Look at that face!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So cute!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Supporting Evidence: Puppy (s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com)
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Compared to this one......................................................

Supporting Evidence: scary cat (bananajoke.com)
1 point

Cats are cute but they have sharp claws! They are not loyal and will go to anyone who will feed them. They scratch the furniture and can kill native wildlife

Dogs are loyal.

So I don't think cats are better than dogs.

1 point

Both have their good sides. Cats you can leave alone in the house for an extended period of time and you don't typically have to worry. They are low maintenance and self sufficient and if you get a good one, they sometimes act like a dog.

Dogs require more work, a lot of picking up after and companionship. They are way more loyal than cats but I think both have some really great sides to them.

1 point

Um hello people, It's obvious that both are the answer???

1 point

You'll get more usable meat off a dog. Although if you like Asian food it's hard to beat cat.