Topic: Dogs or cats
Mr_Music's photo
Thu 01/15/09 02:45 PM


Cats.. but let me clarify by what I mean by cats. They are usually more intelligent than dogs, but not as much fun. So basically you get a very large cat. I'm working on getting a lynx and possibly a few other really large cats. You have superior intelligence along with being able to play with them like they are dogs because of their size and they can eat any dog alive.


really you think cats are smarter than dogs?? You are either getting the wrong dogs, or you aren't paying attention


Or YOU'RE not. :wink:

njmom05's photo
Thu 01/15/09 02:48 PM
I like both, not allowed to have pets where I live. But I prefer dogs.

rlynne's photo
Thu 01/15/09 02:49 PM



Cats.. but let me clarify by what I mean by cats. They are usually more intelligent than dogs, but not as much fun. So basically you get a very large cat. I'm working on getting a lynx and possibly a few other really large cats. You have superior intelligence along with being able to play with them like they are dogs because of their size and they can eat any dog alive.


really you think cats are smarter than dogs?? You are either getting the wrong dogs, or you aren't paying attention


Most dogs are dumb. There are some select dogs and select breeds that are on par with cats. One breed is Akita. I will own an Akita because they are extremely intelligent and wonderful dogs to own.

Also, cats are usually laid back when you want them to be whereas dogs usually don't care either way unless you train them really well. Cats just have it built in.



ah so its about how much or how little effort you need to put into having a pet....




rlynne's photo
Thu 01/15/09 02:52 PM



Cats.. but let me clarify by what I mean by cats. They are usually more intelligent than dogs, but not as much fun. So basically you get a very large cat. I'm working on getting a lynx and possibly a few other really large cats. You have superior intelligence along with being able to play with them like they are dogs because of their size and they can eat any dog alive.


really you think cats are smarter than dogs?? You are either getting the wrong dogs, or you aren't paying attention


Or YOU'RE not. :wink:


Oh Mr._Music, I like cats too , they just aren't what I prefer....

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Thu 01/15/09 02:53 PM

a dog is only as smart as it's master/owner :wink:


So true! And, that truth goes a long distance in many other realms as well. Lot of parallels to draw from on that one... :thumbsup: winking

Mr_Music's photo
Thu 01/15/09 02:55 PM
ah so its about how much or how little effort you need to put into having a pet....


Any and all pets require some extent of care. Some are just a lot less trouble than others.

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Thu 01/15/09 02:56 PM


a dog is only as smart as it's master/owner :wink:


So true! And, that truth goes a long distance in many other realms as well. Lot of parallels to draw from on that one... :thumbsup: winking
huh ???? surprised

23mBoredinKilleen's photo
Thu 01/15/09 03:01 PM
Edited by 23mBoredinKilleen on Thu 01/15/09 03:02 PM

ah so its about how much or how little effort you need to put into having a pet....


Not even close. Like I said, the cat I am working to get is a lynx. On top of having to have a massive amount of legal papers, depending on where I will be living at the time, here in Texas, I have to have 12ft tall fences around my property. Taking care of such a big cat is not a small task and will require a lot more work than taking care of a dog. I also said I plan on having an Akita, which won't be as much work, but it just so happens it is a very intelligent breed. I also owned a half wolf/chow mix one time and he was the smartest dog I have so far ever owned in my life.

Cutiepieforyou's photo
Thu 01/15/09 03:24 PM
I love cats. Dogs are cool too.

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Thu 01/15/09 03:31 PM

Which are your favorite? Why?


I prefer dogs -- but I'm OK with cats.

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Thu 01/15/09 03:39 PM
Edited by Unknow on Thu 01/15/09 03:40 PM
smokin I prefer dogs as animals, but cats as pets. Dogs seem more in tune with their master's feelings than cats, are more loyal, and can protect you better. They're called man's best friend for a reason.

However, let's face it, cats are much lower maintenance. They're smart, highly entertaining, and much more independent than dogs. Suits me fine at this point in my life. smokin

23mBoredinKilleen's photo
Thu 01/15/09 03:41 PM

smokin I prefer dogs as animals, but cats as pets. Dogs seem more in tune with their master's feelings than cats, are more loyal, and can protect you better. They're called man's best friend for a reason.

However, let's face it, cats are much lower maintenance. They're smart, highly entertaining, and much more independent than dogs. Suits me fine at this point in my life. smokin


Get a lynx and you get the best of both worlds..

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Thu 01/15/09 03:43 PM


smokin I prefer dogs as animals, but cats as pets. Dogs seem more in tune with their master's feelings than cats, are more loyal, and can protect you better. They're called man's best friend for a reason.

However, let's face it, cats are much lower maintenance. They're smart, highly entertaining, and much more independent than dogs. Suits me fine at this point in my life. smokin


Get a lynx and you get the best of both worlds..


Sorry, I wouldn't call a lynx low maintenance.

Mr_Music's photo
Thu 01/15/09 03:44 PM
HA! My cat that I had for 20 years (may she rest in peace) was better than any watchdog I've ever seen! Protective? You could pet her and have a friend for life, but God help the poor bastard that ever tried to harm Dad! She'd tear 'em apart! :laughing:

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Thu 01/15/09 03:46 PM

HA! My cat that I had for 20 years (may she rest in peace) was better than any watchdog I've ever seen! Protective? You could pet her and have a friend for life, but God help the poor bastard that ever tried to harm Dad! She'd tear 'em apart! :laughing:



I do not doubt you for a second, but I still believe a dog is more apt to keep someone off your property than a cat.

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Thu 01/15/09 03:47 PM
rofl Unless it is a lynx of course rofl

Mr_Music's photo
Thu 01/15/09 04:01 PM
Or a black panther.

23mBoredinKilleen's photo
Thu 01/15/09 04:02 PM

rofl Unless it is a lynx of course rofl


Exactly! drinker

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Thu 01/15/09 04:03 PM
I like both, but own cats. A dog would be too hard to take care of on my own, as I'm not around enough sometimes.

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Thu 01/15/09 04:03 PM

Or a black panther.


or a black panther...