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Dogs Are Better Than Cats

by Keara Dwyer
October 3, 2024

One of the most discussed topics in the world is whether cats or dogs are better. Everyone has their own opinion, and for some people it can be a deal breaker if another person doesn’t have the same one. My opinion is a common one. I believe that dogs are better than cats.

Now that isn’t to say that I hate cats, because I don’t. I have owned cats and dogs throughout my life, and I have come to the decision that I just enjoy the company of dogs more. My reasons for my opinion are simple. Dogs are more fun and are always willing to play. There are more opportunities to play with a dog than with a cat. With a cat, practically the only way you can play with them is by turning on a laser light and pointing it around the room. With a dog, you can play tug-of-war, catch, hide and seek, and much more. You can even swim with a dog!

Most cats don’t even let you get them near the bathtub when there is water in it.
Dogs also get so excited. For example, you can see their eyes glow when you are about to let go of the yellow tennis ball that most likely has slobber and a little bit of dirt on it. Cats are never excited; they are just super neutral and have an attitude about them. They are cute, and some cats have big, adorable eyes, but then there are the ones with smaller eyes that look like they are constantly giving you the side eye and are judging every single move you make.

I also personally don’t want a pet that when laying on my lap, will constantly nail their claws into my legs and cause puncture wounds. Dogs don’t make biscuits in their owner’s lap. Instead, they bring over their sharp half eaten bone that is covered in saliva. Doesn’t that sound so much more appealing? It doesn’t? Well, that’s why you constantly wear a blanket over your legs so that you can’t feel all the slobber.

When it comes to dogs, they also promote better activity. Dogs constantly want to go on walks. They love to be outdoors, and they have just as much fun as we do. Dogs force us to get out of the house and experience nature and physical activity. If you were to take a cat outside, they would expect you to put them in a stroller and stroll them around so they don’t have to walk.

Now with this whole debate about dogs and cats, there is obviously a simple answer to all of this. All of our opinions matter and no one should take the answer to this question that seriously. I may believe dogs are better than cats, but I also believe that birds are better than both. So, I guess there is a new debate that should be started, and I’m going to be the one to start it.

Birds are better than cats AND dogs.