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PUBLIC OPINION > Dogs Are Better Than Cats
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2012/06/26 21:03:31
There's always a little bit of a rivalry between dog people and cat people, so we wanted to find out a little bit about what makes them tick with a simple poll. Just to be clear, when we say "dog people" and "cat people," we're not talking about humanoid creatures with dog-heads and cat-heads, although that would be pretty awesome. We're talking about people who prefer dogs or cats, okay? Glad we cleared that up.
Sorry, cat people, but you were outnumbered nearly two-to-one. Cats may have some good qualities of their own, but they're no match for man's best friend. Cats are mostly good for aesthetic purposes. They slink about the room like stealthy ninjas, provide villains with something sinister to pet, and occasionally can haz cheezburger. But dogs provide entertainment, protection, affection, and loyalty.
On Ur Internets, Ousting Ur Dogz
We're not sure if cats are becoming more popular because of the Internet, or if today's teens just tend to like cats more. We remember the days when kids asked for puppies, so we're inclined to believe the Internet is indeed responsible for this shift in preference. The great LOLcat invasion of 2007 was not in vain.
Parents Prefer Puppies
Though dogs are a little more to take care of -- taking them for walks, teaching them tricks, caring if they come back -- parents still strongly preferred them over cats. So, even though kids prefer cats, they're better off asking for a puppy. (And though the gender difference wasn't enough to do a section on, dad is probably your best bet.)
Atheists Don't Believe in Dog
Oddly enough, it seems natural that atheists prefer cats. There's something defiant about the way cats carry themselves. Unless they're looking for food or attention, they don't seem to answer to anyone else's whims. Perhaps that attitude can be frustrating for those who believe in hierarchy and higher powers.
If you'd like to vote on this question, dig deeper into the demographics, or engage in existing discussion about the topic, visit our poll about dogs and cats. We'd love to hear from you!
Top Opinion
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DracoMalfoy<3 <3 <3 <3 2012/06/26 21:50:10
I'm just going to post this again, because I'm pretty sure you didn't read the whole thing.
Never heard of a cat that has been useful besides that guy's mice issue. Depending on what kind of dog, a dog can comfort, guard, blind-watch, detect [drugs], police, entertain, and apparently rescue lives. A cat can comfort, remove certain infestations, and entertain. I have had several perfectly harmless dogs before; I had Never had a cat that hasn't randomly and intentionally hurt me.
So as a matter of subtraction, here are the differences: a dog can guard, blind-watch, detect [drugs], police, entertain, and apparently rescue lives; your cat can keep your dog from coming up the stairs, alert you when you're sick, take care of you when sick as best she can, and chases off people you're annoyed with. Ok, your dog seems useless, but including those additives, your cat does as well. I've heard of the sickness detection, so I'll give you that; though, I have also heard of a dog's cancer detection, and I'm pretty sure I don't need a second opinion on a stuffy nose. I can't imagine what weak, annoying people get chased away by a cat, but as I am not one, I think I can say you haven't found what annoying is. Basically, don't BS me; what I stated are not in the capabilities of ...
I'm just going to post this again, because I'm pretty sure you didn't read the whole thing.
Never heard of a cat that has been useful besides that guy's mice issue. Depending on what kind of dog, a dog can comfort, guard, blind-watch, detect [drugs], police, entertain, and apparently rescue lives. A cat can comfort, remove certain infestations, and entertain. I have had several perfectly harmless dogs before; I had Never had a cat that hasn't randomly and intentionally hurt me.
So as a matter of subtraction, here are the differences: a dog can guard, blind-watch, detect [drugs], police, entertain, and apparently rescue lives; your cat can keep your dog from coming up the stairs, alert you when you're sick, take care of you when sick as best she can, and chases off people you're annoyed with. Ok, your dog seems useless, but including those additives, your cat does as well. I've heard of the sickness detection, so I'll give you that; though, I have also heard of a dog's cancer detection, and I'm pretty sure I don't need a second opinion on a stuffy nose. I can't imagine what weak, annoying people get chased away by a cat, but as I am not one, I think I can say you haven't found what annoying is. Basically, don't BS me; what I stated are not in the capabilities of your cat--any cat, unless it's some crazy huge-ass cat! Not acting as a blind-walk assistant or a criminal apprehension tool is the opposite of useful.
For the record, I've had a cat jump on my bookshelf to piss and dump on important books and papers; to the individual stating an issue with a dog using the floor or the grass as a location for releasing its waste, I don't think you're being challenged enough. You can't routinely teach a cat, but if anything, a dog being messy means you failed to train the dog. Besides, in simply having a doggy-door or letting the animal outside, I'd rather have any waste be kept outside of the house. Did I take this too far? I don't care.
Sounds to me you have a problem with cats because they attack you(probably not as randomly as you think) and because you can't order them around.
And this is a maine coon:
Luckily mine just eats spiders, no gifts.
Epic fail.
In MY home, my German Shepherd is quite aggressive, and the minute someone arrives near my yard, he begins with a low growl, if he's inside, or he'll definitely sound off very aggressively if tethered outside, which alerts those in the house. Being very territorial, his job is to do just that, and, if it's day light and I'm home, I could put an intruder down before they're 40 meters from my door. You'd never get your hand on the doorknob. And between that dog and an easily accessed weapon kept nearby just for that purpose, it doesn't get any better, unless you've hired an armed guard to walk your perimeter.
With that all said, rather than dictating a scenario which you know nothing about, talk about the things you DO know, which might include your own preparedness or lack thereof. You know nothing about mine obviously, nor the capabilities of my first line defender.
I like my chances, and given all those jumping on my assertion like a swarm of Ron Paul supporters, I feel confident in questioning all of yours.
Animals, and particularly dogs, have acute senses. They sense when a storm is brewing miles off and warn you by their behavior. They sniff out bombs and drugs, and people hiding. You're not going to sneak up on one. They hear, see, and smell you way before you see them, and....by the time you do, if you're in close proximity and that dog is like mine, I'll be scraping through his scat to identify you. A bit over exaggerated? Sure, but not far off.
The only thing you'd be kicking is your own stupidity for getting too close....
Not much more I could add.
Pretty infantile Jerry.
Is this the part where I now get to bombard you with many more examples of what alert animals are capable of? Correct......and I'll spare you that.
At this point, probably cut your losses.
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Dogs for life.
And yeah I do remember those gifts from the big ole tom cat we had growing up, it would show up at the patio door expecting to be let in with birds, snakes, chipmunks, etc. etc. and half the time they weren't dead. It was a good cat, it acted like a dog almost and would come running when we stepped outside and called it.