Both have their advantages and disadvantages and a pet should really be chosen to fit your lifestyle. A dog being a man's best friend harkens back more to the t

Both have their advantages and disadvantages and a pet should really be chosen to fit your lifestyle. A dog being a man's best friend harkens back more to the time of men being forced to hunt or work in the fields. Thankfully those days are over. A cat is a more suitable pet for lounging around the house, as a dog forces one to be more active. As such a cat generally makes a better pet for a hacker, but your mileage may vary.