Are you a cat or a dog person?
Do you think cats rule and dog's drool, or are you convinced that dog is man's best friend?
I have both a dog and a cat and love them both. Yet I still get asked which I prefer, my dog or my cat. Honestly, that answer depends on the day.
Dogs vs. cats is huge. People can argue about this for hours. And no one would win, except for the cats and dogs!
Are cat people different from dog people?
According to a human-non-human study also known as “Anthrozoology”, dealing with the study of people, pets, and wild animals.
The conclusion is that people are weird about their animals.
I’ve found both cats and dogs are marvelous company, as long as I treat them with respect.
Differences for Cats vs Dogs
| 1 | Cat people go on diets. |
|---|---|
| Dog people work out. | |
| 2 | Cat people will leave a message and tell you when the callback. |
| Dog people hang out. | |
| 3 | Cat people drink white wines spritzers with a twist of line. |
| Dog people drink beer. | |
| 4 | Cat people swim. |
| Dog people surf. | |
| 5 | Cat people write on attractive stationary that has pictures of kittens and paws on the matching envelopes. |
| Dog people send a postcard. | |
| 6 | Cat people go to Broadway shows . |
| Dog people go to rock concerts. | |
| 7 | Cat people go on the south beach diet. |
| Dog people are on Atkins. | |
| 8 | Cat people get pulled over for driving 45 miles per hour in a 35 mile per hour zone. |
| Dog people can outrun the cops. | |
| 9 | Cat people shop in department stores. |
| Dog people know someone who can get it wholesale. | |
| 10 | Cat people invest in money market funds. |
| Dog people get a 3% bonus, besides a regular annuity on their investments by rolling over their IRAs into short-term accounts. | |
| 11 | Cat people visit USPS.com and print out their own postage. |
| Dog people use FedEx. | |
| 12 | Cat people plant annuals. |
| Dog people plant perennials. | |
| 13 | Cat people warn you that if you don’t pay their bill within 30 days, they will turn your name over to their collections department. |
| Dog people sue. | |
| 14 | Cat people of Old Yeller. |
| Dog people love to Cujo. | |
| 15 | Cat people own PCs. |
| Dog people have Macs. | |
| 16 | Cat people will name it Ashley if it’s a girl and Maximilian if it’s a boy. |
| Dog people just hope it’s healthy. | |
| 17 | Cat people turn off the TV at 10:00 and read a book. |
| Dog people fall asleep with the remote. | |
| 18 | Cat people send hallmark cards. |
| Dog people send you greetings. | |
| 19 | Cat people wait behind you as you purchase 14 items at the six-item in under checkout line. |
| Dog people will follow you to your car, tailgate you all the way home and then yell “l know where you live” as they speed off. |
Dog Breeds that Hate Cats
Below is a list of dogs that shouldn’t be around cats, but I think it should be cats that don’t like dogs!
While many cats and dogs live together, it is much easier to have kittens or cats join a household that already has dogs in it.
Most dogs get along with the family cat with socialization. However, there are breeds that dislike cats.
The reason these dogs made this list is that they see cats as “prey”, something to be chased.
Along with having the strongest desire to chase cats. They are strong enough to bring down prey in the wild, which is why they make the list of breeds that dislike cats.
| Afghan Hound | Harrier | |
|---|---|---|
| Ainu Dog (Hokkaido Dogs) | Ibizan Hound | |
| Alaskan Malamute | Jack Russell Terrier | |
| American Blue Gascon Hound | Norwegian Elkhound | |
| American Foxhound | Otterhound | |
| Australian Cattle Dog | Pharaoh Hound | |
| Australian Kelpie | Plott Hound | |
| Basenji | Redbone Coonhound | |
| Beagle | Rhodesian Ridgeback | |
| Border Collies | Saluki | |
| Border Terriers | Samoyed | |
| Bullmastiff | Shiba Inu | |
| Dandie Dinmont Terrier | Vizsla | |
| English Foxhound | Weirmaraner | |
| Greyhound |
10 Breeds that get along with Cats
Choosing the right breed of a dog will assure both your dog and cat will get along.
Both dogs and cats can learn to live together and not become mortal enemies.
If you have a cat, choosing one breed below will help to have a harmonious household between your pets.
A lot of the toy groups of breeds are the most affectionate and get along with cats.
They breed some breeds of terriers to hunt and kill. Seeing a cat running can cause the hunter's instincts to surface.
Most cats do not appreciate being chased. However, most breeds, if socialized as puppies and kittens, can live together.
Training your puppies can help the two pets to learn to live together.
| Basset Hound |
|---|
| Beagle |
| Bulldog |
| Cavalier King Spaniel |
| Collie |
| Golden Retriever |
| Labrador Retriever |
| Papillion |
| Pug |
I have no preference. Most people love their cats, and they love us. They can say the same for dogs.
I don't think there's a better cat or dog. It's all about what we can do to keep each healthy and loved.
So in Cats vs. Dogs which are you? A Cat or a Dog person?
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