Cats are extremely interesting animals, and I love them. I like Cats better, (if you haven’t figured out already.) But I also like dogs, don’t get me wrong, I am just more of a cat person since I grew up around them.
Pros of Cats
They aren’t loud, they meow, mew, murp, purr, and hiss if agitated
Fast
Smart
Can almost always land on their feet during a fall
Loyal to their children
CUTE!
Soft and fluffy
Can be any color
Loves attention, doesn’t need constant attention
Likes attention, but alone time is good, too
Eyes can be any color
Sleeps most of the day
Can eat human food
Energetic
Hyper
Loyal to owners
Loving to owners
Cats can be left alone (with food and water) up to 36~48 hours if needed
Most short~haired cats do not need grooming and are completely capable of cleaning themselves
Easy to acquire, most breeds are quite cheap
Cats use their litterbox, no need to pick it up with your hands like dogs (ewwww)
Some breeds can be taught commands, tricks, fetch, and walk
Different breeds have unique characteristics, so this is fun
Cons of Cats
Likes to scratch furniture (if you don’t buy scratching posts)
You cannot close doors, they have to be able to access every room
Really energetic, (buy toys for entertainment or else your furniture will die)
Like to be up high (must train to keep off high places)
Can be moody and extremely picky, they tell you when to pet them and tell you when to stop
Cat food is more expensive than dog food, although cats are smaller than most dogs and would therefore eat less
If outdoors; cats will try to catch, and eat birds
Likes to be in small areas, especially boxes
Sheds tons of fur, especially long-haired cats like Persians and etc… A Sphynx has no fur, so if you’re too lazy and unwilling to have fur all over the place, get a Sphynx!
Pros of Dog
Dogs are great companions, as the quote says; “Dogs are a man’s best friend.”
Dogs come in many sizes
Faithful and loyal
Can be taught commands and tricks (like fetch)
Can eat human food
Can be any color
Eye color varies
Soft
Cuddly
Cute
Loves attention
Different breeds have their benefits, and so this is useful
Smart
Fast
Energetic (must be exercised)
Hyper
Strong
Cons of Dogs
Dogs can be pesky, they don’t leave you alone when you want them to
Dogs require exercise and mental stimulation, some dogs more than others
Without exercise, dogs can become very bored and destructive (beware furniture)
Dogs can be dangerous; biting, or knocking things over (including people)
Dogs are LOUD! They can bark, howl, and become a neighbor’s nuisance
Dogs can NEVER be left home alone for more than 8-12 hours or they become frantic and destructive
You have to pick up after them (feces)
Some breeds of dogs require regular hair brushing and trips to the groomer~which can prove expensive over time
Dogs who are not well socialized can be problems to other people, or other animals
It must be noted that some breeds are meant to hunt and kill
Dogs are often over~priced, especially by backyard breeders
Dogs are sometimes smarter than their owners…
To add on to being destructive, they can clear a whole table by just a simple tail wag
Strong, they sometimes are being really strong~destructive without meaning to be
And finally, whichever pet you want; a cat, dog, or BOTH, just do more research on the care it requires. Particularly for dogs it is important to do further breed research because while some dogs love to run, others need mental games, and others prefer to be couch potatoes. In fact; with dogs, temperament is far more important than size when it comes to picking the right one. The same kinda goes for cats, as well. Remember, treat your pets with care and love, and you will be happy with the results.