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PUBLIC OPINION > Dogs Are Better Than Cats

SodaHead Living 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.

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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!
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  • DizziNY Isabella 2012/07/23 13:18:58
    DizziNY
    My cats are way loyal. Princess jumps into my lap every chance she gets and starts to purr like a lawn mower.
  • julius olly 2012/06/27 15:31:14
    julius olly
    +1
    i prefer cat cos its more understanding than dog.
  • gwen.collignon 2012/06/27 15:31:01
    gwen.collignon
    +1
    Absolutelly NOT! Cats are awesome, dogs are stupid, they bark in the middle of the night/ noisy and durty animals!
  • lovelygoddess101 2012/06/27 15:21:40
    lovelygoddess101
    +3
    I love both of them. They both have their own qualities that make them unique; however, each breed is different with both species. Some cat breeds act more like the typical "dog" than some dog breeds and vice versa...
  • dontlookatme4444 2012/06/27 15:21:32
    dontlookatme4444
    +2
    I'm more of a pickachu person. Don't ask me where I got him, I just found him. His name is Davey.
  • Smokey 2012/06/27 14:56:10
    Smokey
    +1
    I wouldn't own either and I'm not a "pet lover," but if I had to pick, hands down I'd pick a DOG over a sneaky little CAT!
  • DizziNY Smokey 2012/07/23 13:19:31
    DizziNY
    Sneaky? LMAO! Ok ty for the laugh.
  • Elizabeth 2012/06/27 14:53:56 (edited)
    Elizabeth
    +3
    Uh, yea! Dogs ARE better than cats. Here are MY reasons why:

    -dogs: they are playful, loyal, cute, don't sleep all day, do what you want to do, and a best friend. (I have a dog BTW :3)

    -cats: they sleep all day, they are cute but not loyal, they are not as playful, they could be spoiled brats a lot of the time, and they just want to cling on to you. (not a friend -.-")

    I would CERTAINLY choose dogs!!!!!!! XDDD
  • Piwan 2012/06/27 14:52:13
    Piwan
    +6
    Idon't care what the graphs say..BULLL! Cats and dogs are NOT THE SAME ANIMAL, cats take the bad rap all the time just because they aren't as "needy" as dogs are, therefore more independent. There is nothing wrong with either, but it is unfair to compare them, don't expect a cat to act like a dog and vice versa!
  • faustbc Piwan 2012/06/27 18:09:48
    faustbc
    +2
    yup, some people just like to compare, but it is pretty stupid indeed. it's like saying "your fish sucks because it can't climb trees like my pet monkey! >:D" dumb. but I guess since dogs and cats are so common in houses people can't help but to compare them.
  • Piwan faustbc 2012/06/28 13:47:13
    Piwan
    Very much agreed! But people need to recognize that they are different animals. Expecting a cat to behave like a dog is ridiculous!
  • DizziNY Piwan 2012/07/23 13:20:12
    DizziNY
    +1
    I think some people are just twits who like to start bs to get attention.
  • Piwan DizziNY 2012/07/23 16:16:14
    Piwan
    That is for sure, especially on this site!
  • Lindsey 2012/06/27 14:47:18
    Lindsey
    +3
    Cats cats cats cats! I like how they think for themselves and don't obey our every command.. Rebels!!
  • DizziNY Lindsey 2012/07/23 13:21:27
    DizziNY
    +1
    This picture says it all.

    rebel kitties
  • WOODMAN34 2012/06/27 14:45:29
    WOODMAN34
    +1
    Dogs make better friends than cats but cats make better targets than dogs.
  • OneLastWord 2012/06/27 14:30:40
    OneLastWord
    +2
    Dogs, way more people personality about them than cats. My dogs think they ARE people, or we are their people. lol.
  • SiliconSorcerer 2012/06/27 14:24:02
    SiliconSorcerer
    +3
    Cats are like Kennedy's a good Kennedy is a dead Kennedy.
  • Lindsey Silicon... 2012/07/27 02:28:27
    Lindsey
    Lol what?
  • ~Kutie~ 2012/06/27 14:15:29
    ~Kutie~
    +2
    So many people saying cats because their "easier to own" lazy people. cats are cool but their so damn boring. You can't take a cat anywhere and their so selfish.
  • jerry.a... ~Kutie~ 2012/06/28 08:51:37
    jerry.alan.carroll
    +1
    my cat has a leash for walks. and it doesn't need to stop every ten feet to piss on someone's property
  • ~Kutie~ jerry.a... 2012/06/30 13:11:47
    ~Kutie~
    Thanks for proving my point that people own cats because their "easier". Neither does my dog and cat piss has the strongest nastiest smell of almost any creater I have ever encountered. Don't get me wrong I like cats, I'v had one but just more of a dog person.
  • jerry.a... ~Kutie~ 2012/07/01 02:41:47
    jerry.alan.carroll
    the only reason it smells is the cat is not neutered or spayed and when they do it, it is in the house....let your dog piss in the house a few times and then tell me they don't reek. If my life was conducive to having a dog, I might have one, but when I have to travel often to provide onsite support sometimes even overnight it would not be fair to the dog at all. cats can handle being along for a few days.
  • bob h. 2012/06/27 13:59:57
    bob h.
    +7
    Dogs are good guards; but cats are psychic.
  • Abi 2012/06/27 13:56:42
    Abi
    +3
    Yes definetly there is no doubt in my mind here is why, so I had ten baby chicks like two weeks old and they were super cute. Then one day a cat got into our garage and ate seven of them so we had to go and buy seven more chicks and things is we were just getting attached to those chickens!! And also my dogs wouldn't even bother the chickens!! Because dogs are smarter then cats!!!! And cats just run away get into someone's garbages then come back
  • Picasso's Cat 2012/06/27 13:37:59
    Picasso's Cat
    +3
    Why do cats cover their poop up and dogs don't?
    Dogs don't need to bury their sh!t, they like to keep it for a later snack.
    End of story.
    Cat's win!!!!!!

    cats are awesome
  • seasmoke70 2012/06/27 13:09:31
    seasmoke70
    +5
    I like them both.
    dog cat
    dog cat
  • _OhMyGodney_ 2012/06/27 13:02:14
    _OhMyGodney_
    +2
    I love cats and dogs. Iv'e had both cats and dogs my whole life but I prefer cats. I'm more of a quite keep to myself person and dogs are more..active. I'd rather have a cat around.
  • Jay 2012/06/27 12:53:13
    Jay
    Yes, dogs are better than cats.
  • Kirby 2012/06/27 12:36:57
    Kirby
    +3
    I like both !
  • Faye Kane 2012/06/27 11:52:51
    Faye Kane
    +1
    > atheists prefer cats

    that's a coincidence. It's INTELLIGENT people who like cats. They're also atheists. Stupid people like dogs because dogs are stupid too.
  • OneLast... Faye Kane 2012/06/27 14:40:59 (edited)
    OneLastWord
    From your post or statement I would suppose we can leave you out of any category of intelligence. Ask your cat about this so you can comprehend it. lol.

    That hair from your cat must have permeated all of three neurons you have for a brain. LMAO

    dog cat
  • PlanB Faye Kane 2012/06/27 19:50:41
    PlanB
    Not fair to lump everyone into the same catagory, I am a christian, and I am INTELLIGENT (not to toot my own horn but) LOL and love both cats and dogs.
  • Curmudgeon Faye Kane 2012/07/10 03:48:36
    Curmudgeon
    Even though I am an atheist what you are saying is not 100% true.

    As cats are viewed in high reverence in the Koran and were seen as emissaries of gods in Ancient Egypt. So, it's not always the case that atheists prefer cats, however more atheists do adopt black cats which are very hard to adopt.
  • mr echo 2012/06/27 11:18:31
    mr echo
    +2
    Depends on the individual
  • NYCbrit 2012/06/27 09:33:06
    NYCbrit
    +3
    Gotta love them both. They're very different and enjoyable in their own ways.
  • The_Infidel_Atheist 2012/06/27 09:02:15
    The_Infidel_Atheist
    +2
    I love both!
  • chyna 2012/06/27 08:47:36
    chyna
    +6
    aww don't worry cats, you'll always have a special place in my heart. i will always prefer cats over dogs. cats rule, dogs drool. literally. ;3 cute cat
  • Fenabarb 2012/06/27 08:25:59
    Fenabarb
    +2
    poor puss
  • Neko-chan 2012/06/27 08:24:51
    Neko-chan
    +2
    dogs <3

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