Are dogs more accepted/liked than cats?

Orla K · 26-09-2009 04:21PM #1

I'm asking this here because it's a general question not just for people with pets.

I was going to ask it in pet and animal issues but today I have noticed something that makes me think they are.

A few months ago I remember a thread being started in AH about naming a dog/puppy. A while later I got a cat and started a thread in AH about naming her (I was really looking for funny names/comments) this thread ended up getting closed and then moved. Now there is a new thread about a naming a dog. Also in these threads I noticed my one got a bit horrible, ranging from people saying the cat had aids to giving a link with what I think was a run over cat(I was smart enough not to click), that is probably why the thread got moved.

I'm not arguing with the mods modding. I think it's more not pet owners accepting/tolerating/liking dogs over cats, even in the supermarket there's always loads of stuff for dogs and barely anything for cats (even less for other animals but for some reason one of the ones near me has loads of stuff for budgies)

For the record I love both and I got a cat because I couldn't keep a dog where I'm living.

26-09-2009 04:26PM

Dogs are cool. They're loyal, do tricks and are funny.

Cats are replacement children for elderly ladies.

GLaDOS · 26-09-2009 04:31PM

I prefer cats, dogs are so needy

**Timbuk2** · 26-09-2009 04:37PM

Well, it's simple.

Dogs look up to you - they are delighted to see you!
Cats never trust me - ever.

nams · 26-09-2009 04:41PM

Yeah I see this all the time. If someone hits a dog on the street with their car, they will take it to the vets. If they hit a cat, they just leave it there.

Personally, I prefer cats over dogs.

liah · 26-09-2009 04:49PM

Yeah, because cats are smug, unlikeable bastards.

nlgbbbblth · 26-09-2009 04:52PM

Yes, dogs are preferable for a lot of people.

Not me.

Cats are great animals. Intelligent and independent.

Dogs have no honour.
Attacking people when they show fear - yeah, real brave.

biko · 26-09-2009 04:52PM

I think people like dogs more because dogs are more dependant and can be trained. Cats kinda just hang about because you feed them.
There is also an aspect of having control over an animal, particularly an animal that can cause harm if it attacked.

Cianos · 26-09-2009 04:55PM

Dogs are taken more seriously than cats. Dunno about being 'more accepted'. You never hear complaints or worries about a random cat wandering around the place, but people would be concerned over a 'stray' dog. Cats often have several homes, nipping in and out of each for an extra bit of grub and what not, whereas dogs are a lot more restricted. If a dog bites someone it may be put down, whereas cats attack anyone whenever they feel like it and it's no big deal.

SV · 26-09-2009 04:58PM

nlgbbbblth wrote: »

Dogs have no honour.
Attacking people when they show fear - yeah, real brave.

protecting their owners regardless of what happens to themselves.
that's brave.

Dogs are brilliant.
cats just use you, people who keep cats just want to say they have a pet(but aren't capable of looking after one)

nlgbbbblth · 26-09-2009 05:02PM

SV wrote: »

protecting their owners regardless of what happens to themselves.
that's brave.

Unprovoked attacks on people who aren't even near the owner's property = unacceptable.

And when the person is obviously afraid of dogs, then that's just nasty.

Agricola · 26-09-2009 05:10PM

Lads, they're dogs. I dont think we can question their morals!

Theres nothing like a loyal dog. They can be great companions.

If you were being burgled and a guy was coming at you with a crowbar, Id prefer to have my dog than a cat!

Ruu_Old · 26-09-2009 05:10PM

"You see, Greg, when you yell at a dog, his tail will go between his legs and cover his genitals, his ears will go down, the dog is very easy to break. But cats make you work for their affection, they don't sell out the way that dogs do."

I grew up with a few dogs but prefer cats. If you put some real effort into it, you can train a cat. I have done a small bit with our cats.

af_thefragile · 26-09-2009 05:15PM

Cats are the best!!!
They're cute, furry and cuddly!!
Also once you get their affection, they're really loving animals!

Dogs just are affectionate cuz they're too dependent on their owners.
Cats are more independent and so when they are affectionate to you, its not cuz they need you or are dependent on you. If you treat a cat badly and show no affection towards it, it'll go away and will not come back to you again.

and lolcats are so much better than loldogs!

tk123 · 26-09-2009 05:20PM

In my experience everyone who tells me they hate cats has never had a cat!

donmeister · 26-09-2009 05:23PM

Cats are selfish bastards, once there's food around they wont **** off, then if there's none one where to be seen!

Dog's FTW!

ilovelamp2000 · 26-09-2009 05:24PM

tk123 wrote: »

In my experience everyone who tells me they hate cats has never had a cat!

That's probably true.

Why would we get one when we know we hate them ?

ejmaztec · 26-09-2009 05:25PM

af_thefragile wrote: »

Cats are the best!!!
They're cute, furry and cuddly!!
Also once you get their affection, they're really loving animals!

Dogs just are affectionate cuz they're too dependent on their owners.
Cats are more independent and so when they are affectionate to you, its not cuz they need you or are dependent on you. If you treat a cat badly and show no affection towards it, it'll go away and will not come back to you again.

and lolcats are so much better than loldogs!

They're only pretending. If you're late with the feeding, they'll rip your throat out, tear you to pieces and make necklaces out of your entrails.

artanevilla · 26-09-2009 05:42PM

af_thefragile wrote: »

Dogs are the best!!!
They're cute, furry and cuddly!!
Also once you get their affection, they're really loving animals!

Dogs just are affectionate cuz they love you.
Cats are more independent and so when they are affectionate to you, its not cuz they love you. If a cat finds a better family it'll go away and will not come back to you again.

and lolcats are a wee bit better than loldogs!

FYP

EvilMonkey · 26-09-2009 06:19PM

How many times have you heard of a cat finding someone burred in the rubble of a collapsed building?
Or a rescue cat that carries a barrel of rum for lost mountaineers?

Dogs are cool, cats meh.

SlickRic · 26-09-2009 06:23PM

cats are b*stards.

CreepingDeath · 26-09-2009 06:23PM

Orla K wrote: »

Are dogs more accepted/liked than cats?

Yes, it's plain to see on most store entrances.
It doesn't say "No animals allowed except guide cats".

peasant · 26-09-2009 06:25PM

Dogs simply win at getting liked instantly ...because they throw themselves at anyone for a bit of attention.

Cats are a lot more shy and reserved and don't do well with strangers.
But once they know you they can be every bit as affectionate and "loyal" as any dog.

Kold · 26-09-2009 06:27PM

tk123 wrote: »

In my experience everyone who tells me they hate cats has never had a cat!

I've had cats all through my childhood. Never liked the bastards. Had one dog and got so much more companionship and love from her than any of the cats whose names I can't even remember.

And only morons think lolcats are funny.

SV · 26-09-2009 06:27PM

peasant wrote: »

Dogs simply win at getting liked instantly ...because they throw themselves at anyone for a bit of attention.

Cats are a lot more shy and reserved and don't do well with strangers.
But once they know you they can be every bit as affectionate and "loyal" as any dog.

I have a tenner here that says a cat will run away at the sign of any trouble.

peasant · 26-09-2009 06:32PM

SV wrote: »

I have a tenner here that says a cat will run away at the sign of any trouble.

If your definition of "loyal" is scratching the postman, then yes, you're right

GLaDOS · 26-09-2009 06:35PM

SV wrote: »

I have a tenner here that says a cat will run away at the sign of any trouble.

What about a tiger?

Scarinae · 26-09-2009 06:50PM

I have had both dogs and cats growing up, and I like both - I don't think of myself as a dog person OR a cat person. Dogs are generally more affectionate, but if you put the effort in cats can be as well - I had a cat that would climb up my arm and drape around my neck, I had another cat who would jump on my bed and curl up against me when I was going to sleep. Dogs are just more instantly loyal than cats, you have to build up trust with a cat before it is affectionate.

As for horrrible dogs and cats, you can get both when they're not looked after properly! Horrible hissy scratchy cats, and horrible aggressive scuzzy dogs... You really can't generalise

anamaria · 26-09-2009 07:07PM

I think (like most things) it comes down to personal choice.

Some people are dog people and some people are cat people.

However, (as this thread seems to be confirming) people who are 'dog' people seem to be more vocal in their dislike of cats than 'cat' people are about dogs.

Orla K · 26-09-2009 07:07PM

Agricola wrote: »

Lads, they're dogs. I dont think we can question their morals!

Theres nothing like a loyal dog. They can be great companions.

If you were being burgled and a guy was coming at you with a crowbar, Id prefer to have my dog than a cat!

SV wrote: »

I have a tenner here that says a cat will run away at the sign of any trouble.

http://www.infinitecat.com/cat-tales/blind-agatha.html
Blind cat attacks burglar coming in through window

http://open.salon.com/blog/gwen_cooper/2008/10/01/night_of_the_hunter
Another blind cat wakes up owner and chases burglar away

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/cornwall/3025262.stm
A normal cat helps owner attack burglar.

Maybe the thing is to get a blind cat, and of course I would go for the useless three legged one.

doctor evil · 26-09-2009 08:05PM

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

Well, it's simple.

Dogs look up to you - they are delighted to see you!
Cats never trust me - ever.

Perhaps it's just you?

I love LOLCats, they make me happy:)

Are dogs more accepted/liked than cats?

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