My theory: the old joke that dogs have masters while cats have staff has always been true, and applies to this context too. Dogs can be trained to execute orde

My theory: the old joke that dogs have masters while cats have staff has always been true, and applies to this context too. Dogs can be trained to execute orders, cats cannot, therefore the dog owner is seen as, an often is, someone who gives orders and expects them to be followed, that is, an alpha male, or someone that is a better/stronger companion, at least when the choice is led by latent caveman and cavewoman instincts we still possess. A man willing to appear strong will almost always choose a dog. Which could also explain why I've very often seen a lot more cats among left wingers and more dogs among right wingers, and bigger aggressive dogs among extreme right wingers who bring them around exhibiting both their strength and the master ability to dominate them. To me it's all driven by instincts, both in men and women.