6 I love cats a bit more then I love dogs.
As a long time dog owner and handler and also a dog trainer I must point out this first part of your post is not true. Big dogs of all breeds can be very affectionate and cuddly, I cuddle with three dogs every night.Originally Posted by artgecko
Dogs- , not-so-much with cuddling / affection (esp. with a dominant breed / dog). that smell
Your doggies must be super clean!Originally Posted by cococat
And my cat smells more than my dogs.
i would have to agree 105%Originally Posted by Forensic
Er... 4. Cats take care of themselves, which I prefer, but dogs have the benefit of taking orders instead of giving them.
Really? Everytime I go to the shelter, you can smell the cats room from OUTSIDE of the doors. I smell nothing when I go into the dog kennel area. Maybe your dogs stink because you're bathing them too often? I bathe my dogs once a week, which, is technically too frequent. You should only bathe a dog every 4-6 weeks. I just bathe mine once a week because I use an all natural shampoo, and they are inside all the time. They only go out to go for a walk and to go potty.Originally Posted by yayi
Your doggies must be super clean!Never met a cat (unless it's sick or played with garbage) smellier than a dog. When I visit a shelter, the dog kennels are more odorous than the catteries. And my 11 cats have no smell and they do not take baths like my 2 dogs (bathed 2x a week).
I would have to agree, a 5 for me as well based on the same reasons as quoted above. We have had cats for 30+ yrs. and this is our first dog but I can honestly say I have bonded with him so well that there will always be a dog in my future.Originally Posted by calico2222
I would have to say 5. I love cats for their independence and low maintance, and because when they want attention, it's somehow more special. But, I love dogs BECAUSE of their total devotion and loyalty and need to please. Plus, they actually bring the ball back while playing fetch (my cats have yet to learn this)