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I've had both (but a cat first so bias) and I must say I really prefer cats for that reason: They seem to have more personality, or maybe that's not the right w

I've had both (but a cat first so bias) and I must say I really prefer cats for that reason: They seem to have more personality, or maybe that's not the right word but rather their behavior seems more diverse, and it's easier to map lots of their quirks and habits to human behavior. Dogs are usually praised as loyal companions and that's mostly how I experienced that too, but it was always a more naive thing. Like a little boy that understood that you're the one feeding him and being really happy and thankful for that. A cat is more like a teenager that needs a lot more space, but when they do spend time with you you enjoy it all the more.

basetop 8y ago
That's only for city folk who essentially trap their cats or dogs in their apartments to help with their loneliness. Frankly I think pet ownership in cities should be made illegal because it's harmful to the pets and wild animals. What a dog is like or a cat is like depends on setting. A dog is far superior to a cat on a farm or out hunting or in nature. You'll notice a lot more "quirks" out in nature with a dog than a cat. It's why dogs were domesticated long before we domesticated any animal. The only thing cats have over dogs is their athletic ability. But in terms of human qualities and interactions, dogs pretty much evolved to be with humans. People who think otherwise might have that parasite that cats give to their owners.