Cats vs. Dogs

For as long as we have domesticated cats and dogs, there has been a debate on the ultimate pet. If you had to decide only one, which would you choose?
To make this tough decision a bit easier, here is a table with pros and cons for cats and dogs. Please also vote for your favourite at the bottom!

Picture of a cat.
Picture of cat and dog.
Picture of a dog.

Cats

Dogs



Advantages

  • Cats are independent and low-maintenance
  • Cats do not require a lot of living space
  • Cats can help reduce stress and other mental health problems

Advantages

  • Dogs are social and pack animals
  • It is generally easy to train dogs
  • Dogs can help reduce stress and other mental health problems

Disadvantages

  • You need to clean the poop
  • Dogs need to be walked multiple times a day
  • Dogs are expensive pets

Disadvantages

  • Most cats shed a lot
  • Cats may scratch on furniture (to sharpen their claws)
  • Many people are allergic to cats or have cat-phobic

Both cats and dogs make excellent pets, but which one would you choose?
Vote using the button below!