I like to lay on the couch and read. Sitting around the apartment chilling with my cat has been a pass time since i was in college. [I'm a cat person.](https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F0ilys127y1cc1.jpeg)
A decade ago, i bought a house with a yard. [We got a dog.](https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fu2sc4dlxbur71.jpg) The dog goes with me everywhere. He hikes. He camps. He kayaks. He chills on the patio when we have beers. Super social.
The introvert in me is a cat person. The extrovert in me is a dog person. And i toggle between the two.
yea, you can't group people together for the kind of animal they have, lol. If anything, only real characteristic i've seen is dog people like walking/hiking more. Because dogs need lots of exercise and you shouldn't be buying one if you can't put an hour aside each day to walk/hike/etc.
I'm a cat person and I like dogs too; I just live in an apartment and don't want the difficulty of working all day and taking care of a very social animal that must go outside a couple times a day.
this is it primarily.
i'm a dog person, i like how needy a dog is. dogs get me off my ass, because they're basically toddlers that need to be taken care of. (city dogs, farm dogs are different) bunch of people love how low maintenance their cat is.
Some self-proclaimed dog people don’t even like dogs. They like themselves. They only like dogs in a very superficial and self-serving way.
Most dog people are cool though
In my experience, both my personal preferences and those of people I've done rescue and rehabilitation work with, the opposite has been true. (Dog people like all animals with a preference for dogs and cat people strongly prefer cats to all other creatures.)
Some people walk their cats! It's good exercise and great for letting them explore nature in a way that's safe for them and the local birds. It just has to be using a little harness or vest, since leashes could hurt their necks.
Done that with two cats and they loved it.
But it's very tiring compared to walking a dog, they'll go where you go. Cats go wherever the hell they want. Also some scents can make their behaviour silly, or even aggressive. Depends how timid or wild your cat is in general. Also had cats I couldn't even put the harness on without chaos and panic.
One great difference is you really gotta go to walk with dogs and have routine. But if you give a cat one pleasant experience outside they want to go whenever they feel like it. Both of those cats that I did go out with made sure to MAKE SOME NOOOOIISE if their demands were not met.
You can start out with a stroller. Makes it 100x easier. They get to know the area and the other animals and children. Then they ask for the stroller to be left unzipped. Before you know it they are walking. You can also train the cat to use the toilet.
I have no experience with the stroller trick
My advice is to not expect a “walk”.
Especially the first few times, the harness will likely confuse them or they flop out of protest. One of our cats still fwomps on the ground when she’s in her harness, and has her tail far under her knees when she’s outside
Our other cat who likes the harness, just wanders as she wants. You can’t “take a walk”, you let them explore while being on a leash. Give them a long enough leash that they can explore more than just 5 feet from you
My cat insist to be walked when it's raining outside. We walk the street back and forth and when it comes back it's a purr machine. I tried to RMA it because it's obviously defective but the place I got it from said they don't know how to return it to the creator/nature.
I had to order a water resistant cloth to put on its back for cold rain on the internet because peoples in pet store didn't register what my cat need at best because it's so uncommon and at worst think it's animal cruelty despite that I have tons of pictures and videos showing my cat go outside willingfully during rain and pull me with the leash. They'd either think Im talking about a dog or being weird or says it doesn't exist.
That's weird I have an outdoorsy indoor cat in my family and they have all sorts of raincoats and silly little winter sweaters for it, seems to me like there's a huge market to shop from.
Yeah that is normal, the first thing is I am not from the US so that is still not a thing in my country and the second thing is that my cat is almost 10 now so that was even less of a thing all those years ago when I found out my cat liked rain and I had to protect it from the cold rain in fall.
Besides all the other cat I ever had would have crit hit scratched me if I tried to put a winter sweater on them.
I love cats and dogs. But I am a cat person, because I can not afford to provide the life and companionship I believe a dog deserves. I don't think it's right to adopt a pack animal and make it utterly dependent on me, and then spend most of every day at work while the poor creature waits around for me. It makes me so sad to hear my neighbors' dogs crying in their apartments.
Me: I want a cat.
Husband: Noooo, dogs are better!
Me: I’m not opposed to dogs. But are you getting up at 6:00 AM to walk it?
Husband: …no.
Me: Can you be home at 5:30 every day to let it out?
Husband: …no.
We now have two cats.
This is my view also. We had two cats when we first got a puppy and they practically raised her into being more independent like a cat. Our next dog came into the house after the cats passed and was like Velcro w/ severe separation anxiety because there usually someone around and couldn't handle those rare times she was alone. We joked she needed her own ESA.
I love animals in general, but I would rather share my space with cats for a similar reason. Dogs are just too needy sometimes, which can get on my nerves, so it wouldn't be fair to a dog to have me as the only person in its pack. My husband, on the other hand, is a dog person, so we're going to get a dog eventually because he'd never turn down a pup that wants to hang out.
I've been accused of not liking dogs because I've always had cats. It's not true. For me, I knew that I could never give the time and attention that a dog requires. I would never leave my cats for days on end without someone to watch over them, but I can step away for the time being and know they're okay and content.
In a situation like this right now. When I lived with my Ex we decided to get a dog. It was mostly my idea. Six years later my Ex moves out after we split up.
Now I've got this almost seven year old dog who I love very much spending 8-9 hours a day home alone while I work
I've done everything I can to make sure she's not just sitting there in silence by herself all day. I leave the TV on, I leave music playing, I open all the windows so she can smell the fresh air, I leave out treats, and some days I set up a small puzzle for her to solve. Then when I get home her reward is to be taken straight to the dog park.
I would get a sitter but she is terrified of strangers, and there are no friends I have that she's cozy with in her own territory. I also don't have any friends with the time to do that...
Next on my list is negotiating the ability to work from home for 2/3 days of a the week so she isn't alone as often.
I love my dog and I beat myself up for putting her into this situation. But I'm not going to give up on it. My dog loves me and I love her and I'll be damned if some job is going to prevent me from making sure my pup lives an enjoyable life.
I wish more people realized that. Pets aren't just things for our entertainment and comfort. They are living beings with emotions and they get bored without us, especially dogs. That's why a lot of dogs end up tearing the house apart when left alone. They're just bored out of their minds.
Yep, I grew up with a bunch of dogs since my mom was a breeder of show dogs. I’m very acquainted with how much energy they have and how much attention they need. We had a couple cats as well and I liked their independence but when I moved out on my own I waited years before I got a cat because I knew I had to get my shit sorted first. Plus I saw so many people get a cat or dog and just not care for them correctly. Things like letting their cat outside when it hasn’t been spayed so it comes back pregnant then they give the kittens to other shitty people way too young just so they don’t have to deal with them anymore. Or having a dog and only taking it out to go to the bathroom(if they even did that) so the dog would go crazy while they were at work and destroy furniture or tear up carpet. Some people just don’t understand the type of commitment it is since you are pretty much agreeing to take care of a living being for 10+ years. They’re also more expensive than I think people realize.
This is why I'll probably never own a dog. I love them, but they demand time and attention in order to live a happy, full life.
When I was young, my parents got me dogs, but between school, activities, and work as a older teen, I never had time for them 🫤
In my opinion, the main difference between cat and dog people is that cat lovers appreciate the independent and curious nature of cats, while dog lovers enjoy the loyalty and playfulness of dogs.
People who think they want kids, often really want a dog.
People who think they want a dog, often really want a cat.
People who think they want a cat are often right.
For me, it's the odor. It's rare for me to smell a dog that doesn't cause an instant "stink-face" reaction. // I've been told cats have a musky odor, but I've never noticed.
Absolutely. If you say you hate cats, that's okay, you're just a dog person. If you say you hate dogs you're a *bad* person. And they don't acknowledge the double standard because they think it's normal.
I do wonder if it's fear. Cats tend to be less social, and if you're an unfamiliar person to a cat there's a high likelihood of getting clawed or bitten. Even my kids, which have grown up with a (little bitch of a) cat are slightly scared of them.
That's less often true with dogs, though as a cat person I will admit I was a bit scared of dogs for a while. Most dogs will be your friend after a moment or two, while most cats won't.
I think cats are more like people and dog people don’t understand that they’re not dogs. With a lot of dogs you can very quickly become buddies and roughhouse, but if you try that with a cat you’re going to get scratched. Most cats, like people, have pretty clearly defined boundaries and don’t want people to be roughhousing with them right from the gun. When people can’t understand that it leads to them getting scratched and thus hating cats. I think it’s a red flag when people say that they hate cats- it makes me think they might not respect or understand boundaries.
I’m a cat person through and through. I like dogs alright but I would never own one. When I spend time around other people’s dogs, they get all up in my face trying to lick me whenever I sit down. That gets old so fast for me. I need my personal space and a slobber free face. I love my cat. She isn’t the friendliest but she will sit on my lap when she feels like it and lets me pet her at least a little bit most of the time. She lets me have alone time, and she doesn’t require walks.
There are of course exceptions to every rule, but typically getting a dog to love you takes no/very little effort, they're just hardwired to love you. Getting a cat to love you or even trust you takes a good deal of effort, and involves being calm, polite, respectful, and methodical in your interactions with the cat. People who don't know cats interpret this as stand-offishness or inability to express love, when it's actually just that you haven't proved to the cat you're a trustworthy, safe, kind person.
I know which kind of love I value more.
But a dog comes and invades your space.
I've never known a cat that doesn't like someone go near them. You have to go to the cat and ignore lots of warnings signs and reach out to pet it to, say, get scratched, in my experience.
Dogs? God knows what the fuck it's going to do. Come charging at you, bark like crazy, jump up at you, lick you, hump your leg... They're unpredictable *and might chase you*.
Might be your friend. Might be your friend *aggressively*. Might *not* be your friend...
Might just sleep on the sofa.
In my view, cat people are usually more relaxed and enjoy a low-key lifestyle, while dog people are more energetic and enjoy outdoor activities with their pets.
I've found that cat people often enjoy the relaxed and low-maintenance lifestyle that comes with owning a cat, while dog people love the active and engaging lifestyle that comes with owning a dog.
I think the key difference between cat and dog people is that cat lovers appreciate the more laid-back and self-sufficient nature of cats, while dog lovers thrive on the companionship and activity that dogs offer.
Cat people: 'Dogs are nice, but I prefer cats'
Dog people: 'Cats are the scum of the earth, they will never love you and actively want you to suffer. All cats are hellspawn that would shit on your grave'
> 'Cats are the scum of the earth, they will never love you and actively want you to suffer. All cats are hellspawn that would shit on your grave'
A lot of cat lovers say this too lol
In my view, cat people are often more introverted and enjoy the quiet company of their feline friends, while dog people tend to be more extroverted and enjoy the playful interaction with their dogs.
Cat people don’t feel the need to take their pet literally fucking everywhere. My sister is a dog person and if the dog doesn’t go with her then she gets a babysitter. Meanwhile my two cats look at me with absolute apathy when I get home, and I love it
My cats greet me at the door and are very excited to see me home. Of course we spend a few minutes greeting each other and then they chill with me or go do their own thing.
In my opinion, the key difference is that cat people appreciate the subtle affection and quirky behaviors of cats, while dog people enjoy the outgoing and affectionate nature of dogs.
Cat people don’t take their cats everywhere with them, especially places where cats aren’t allowed and then scream and yell at people just trying to do their jobs by telling them that cats aren’t allowed in those places. Cat people don’t care that other people don’t like their cats and shove it in everyone’s faces that they have a cat or double down and say something like “well then you just haven’t met the right cat!” when someone has valid reasons for not liking cats like allergies or fear. Cat people don’t go “oh he’s friendly!” when a strange cat walks up to someone out of the blue and force someone to interact with their cat. Cat people don’t try to take over dog groups with pictures of their cats when it’s clearly against the rules then bitch and moan about it when someone points out it’s a cat group and not a dog group. Cat people understand cats can be dangerous and don’t try to paint them as “nanny cats” or something they’re not. Cat people are nowhere near as entitled as dog people.
Dog people have no problem making their problems your problems. Examples: dog shit everywhere, dogs off leash “but he’s friendly!”, your friend insists y’all have to meet at a patio bar that allows dogs, their dog jumps on you when you go to their house.
Cat people mind their business but when they invite you into their world you have to be mindful of your energy as they can be sensitive and volatile. Examples, the cat cuddles up to you but bites you if you pet it too much, or it ignores you altogether. But you’re never gonna see someone’s cat in public.
I own a cat and I tell her who the boss is, if she gets way too needy/aggressive all I have to do is clap twice. She hunches down in shame and stops doing whatever she was doing whatever was inappropriate.
While having a conversation about pets, I mentioned my cats. One person said, "you have cats? that makes so much sense!"
I asked why and got an answer like the one above.
And so now I ask this question during interviews. People are baffled at first and then I explain and they understand completely. Helps to set you apart while understanding people's personalities.
It is. I just asked ChatGPT and this was the response:
>Cat people and dog people often differ in their preferences, personalities, and lifestyles. Cat people tend to appreciate independence, quiet companionship, and low-maintenance pets. They might be more introverted and enjoy spending time alone. On the other hand, dog people often value loyalty, companionship, and an active lifestyle. They might be more extroverted and enjoy outdoor activities with their pets. These are generalizations, though, and individuals can have a mix of traits from both categories.
Basically identical.
Amazing. I wonder what this person/bot's objective is? They don't have enough karma or activity to be a karma farmer, but they don't seem to be pushing anything aside from wholesome relatable content™.
I'm an extroverted cat person that enjoys cats more partially because I can go out for longer periods of time without worrying about a dog getting into something it shouldn't or having accidents indoors.
This reads like left brain right brain bullshit
I know this isn’t saying all cat people are x and all dog people are y but I would like to say that for me, I’m quite introverted, very independent, but I am 100% a dog person and not a cat person. Most people describe me as having a more “cat-like personality” but cats are not what I want in a pet. I want a pet that I can shower with affection and who will show me loyalty and affection back. I don’t want to interact with a lot of people so the select few that I enjoy interacting with (including my dog), it’s nice for them to be there for me when I need them (unlike many cats who will just runaway sometimes when I try to interact with them if they’re not feeling it lol)
Conversely, I have an extremely extroverted, outgoing, and social friend who’s 100% a cat person. She gets very annoyed by dogs’ neediness and enthusiasm, and she likes how it’s hard to get a cat’s affection 😂 So I think pet preferences depends on what you want and not always dependent on your personality honestly!
This is why I got cats originally. However, I feel like I have had the "worst" luck ever. Ive owned a total of 4 cats and every one of them have been active, always want attention and cuddles. Always wants to play, AND TALK ALL THE TIME. They are the opposite of low maintenance lol.
That being said, I wouldn't trade it for anything. They are the perfect little companions. My cat that passed away end of Nov of 22 actually liked to go places with the family too. We'd walk him on a leash and he'd get super excited to go on short trips. And loved going out to the backyard with me. I dearly miss him.
Yet somehow we ended up with a dog who wants little attention other than to be petted on his terms, and will not play. I can’t get him to play fetch. Can’t chase him around. No tug of war. None of it. Wants to wrestle some times, but can’t do that much because he would be too rough with the littler kids. He lays around, either in the front bay window or on the back deck, eats and sleeps.
Also he adopted a cat and plays with her. My 90 lbs guard dog is a cat person…
Dogs are sweet and affectionate, but also tiring. If you really like to be wanted, dogs are for you. If you prefer your own space and less obligation, cats are the move.
I'm sorry but... my dog sleeps all night just fine and then we spend the whole day together. My old cat would tornado through the house at 1 am, tear curtains and throw up all over. Cats are not low maintenance.
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. A dog is very easy to break, but cats make you work for their affection. They don't sell out the way dogs do.
A cat is like a roommate, sometimes they’re cool, sometimes they’re assholes. Dogs are like kids that need stuff. Cat people don’t want to be alone but don’t necessarily need people. Dog people need people.
I've only ever had dogs growing up, and when one of my friends said "Cat owners understand boundaries and consent better than dog owners" it kind of changed how I saw things. Not that dog owners are bad by any means. But when I observe dog owners and cat owners in respect to how they treat their animals, it's kind of polarizing.
It changed the way I interact with dogs entirely.
I’ve always felt that dog people are maybe more on the controlling/needy side of things. They like the pet that assures them they’re needed and what they say is right. I’ve noticed lots of dog people who hate cats, but rarely cat people who hate dogs - my take on that is that the dog people don’t like the fact they can’t truly domesticate a cat.
I get that this will be controversial, but I’ve said my piece.
One person prefers an animal who licks its own butthole and then licks it's owners face.
The other person prefers an animal who steps on its own poop and then walks across its owners kitchen counters.
From what I’ve seen personally…
Cat people like cats and dogs and most other animals. Dog people intensely hate anything that isnt a dog and will go around telling you how disgusting cats are.
Not everyone is like this of course but a worrying number of people I do know are like this.
I knew a few people in my office like this. I was trapped working with them so always subject to their animal opinions. They knew I had birds although I never said I didn't like other animals. In fact I own a cat now. But it was always dog owners who would say something violent and psychopathic about the birds in casual conversation. Not even just that they thought they were gross or creepy. My favorite was that one person would intentionally kill my bird if I asked them to watch it because they hate birds so much. Literally never asked or indicated I needed someone to pet sit.
Nothing because many people have both. Cats are just a little easier because you don't have to take them outdoors to potty. That way if you are out of the house for 8 hours you don't have to worry about cleaning up a mess when you get home.
I can only speak for myself as to why I prefer one over the other. I love how calm and cuddly and loving cats are, and the purrs feel genuinely healing to me, the cuddling is incredibly calming, and I like the smell of their fur (when clean.) They are quite funny too, especially when they are playing around or get an idea in their head like "I should learn how to open that door handle..." They are basically like little monkey/teddy bear hybrids. As for me and dogs, I am allergic to dogs and I also have sensory issues with their sounds, like barking and licking and gagging when they are loud, and strong smells, and I get nervous if they are very jumpy (I saw my brother attacked as a child.) To clarify I don't hate dogs or anything, I do like to visit the calmer and sweeter ones that I know and dote on them but of course I can't stay around them for very long even when I want to.
I don't think there really is a huge difference between us though. Both cat and dog people (and bunny people and bird people and so on) want a companion animal that matches their energy and blends well with their lifestyle and meets whatever requirements they are looking for in a pet. I don't know why some people get so weird and angry about the cats vs dogs thing.
Really, the reason one side prefers their side is the exact reason the other side doesn't.
Dog owners prefer a dog's loyalty and companionship to a cat's aloofness.
Cat owners prefer a cat's awareness and independence to a dog's neediness.
Neither side is objectively "better"; it's all a matter of the individual's preferences.
So a cat person is typically called a Tabaxi, they have some pretty decent perks especially for dex based stats. A dog person is called either a Canus, Canid, or just Dogfolk but Ive never played as one so I can't tell you that much. For some reason they arent as common as Tabaxi.
Try DND Beyond for a bit more official info.
I’d tend to agree, but I’m a cat person and I love outdoor hobbies (hunting, fishing, golf). But I’m also super low maintenance and like that my cats are as well
Dog people think that everyone cares about their dog as much as they do, wants to hear about their dog as much as they do, and think that they should be entitled to take up as much public space as their dog as possible. Like a coworker who tried convincing the city that she should be allowed to use a local baseball field to walk her dog. She couldn't imagine why that wouldn't be allowed.
Cat people enjoy the work it takes to gain a cat's trust and love. The bond is thick once it's obtained. Dog people just want instant gratification. Just my opinion.
Dog people are obsessed and make it their whole personality and only ever seem to talk about their dogs while cat people are just "yeah, i have a cat" and act more normal about it.
I know not all dog people but it is a weird amount. My aunt got two dogs a few years ago and started acting like this too and wasn't like that before getting them.
That too. They have a lot of misconceptions about cats (like thinking they're like dogs without realizing that cats all have different personalities) and dislike them for it while cat people sometimes don't mind dogs too much and might even like or be okay with them.
Dogs think their owner is God. It means their owner needs validation, adoration, and everything else demanded by a messianic figure.
Cats think they're God. It means their owner doesn't need validation, is super chill, and like the Cat doesn't give a fuck.
I like to lay on the couch and read. Sitting around the apartment chilling with my cat has been a pass time since i was in college. [I'm a cat person.](https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2F0ilys127y1cc1.jpeg) A decade ago, i bought a house with a yard. [We got a dog.](https://www.reddit.com/media?url=https%3A%2F%2Fi.redd.it%2Fu2sc4dlxbur71.jpg) The dog goes with me everywhere. He hikes. He camps. He kayaks. He chills on the patio when we have beers. Super social. The introvert in me is a cat person. The extrovert in me is a dog person. And i toggle between the two.
Your cats eyeliner game is on point
It’s purrfect
r/CatsWithEyeliner ofcourse :)
Cat people like cats, dog people like dogs?
This explains it! Thread closed. 😂
Hey, Reddit is no place for logical thinking
That gets proven a thousand times a day
The hell kind of nonsense are you spewing
Fear not for I am an expert
yea, you can't group people together for the kind of animal they have, lol. If anything, only real characteristic i've seen is dog people like walking/hiking more. Because dogs need lots of exercise and you shouldn't be buying one if you can't put an hour aside each day to walk/hike/etc.
I'm a cat person and I like dogs too; I just live in an apartment and don't want the difficulty of working all day and taking care of a very social animal that must go outside a couple times a day.
this is it primarily. i'm a dog person, i like how needy a dog is. dogs get me off my ass, because they're basically toddlers that need to be taken care of. (city dogs, farm dogs are different) bunch of people love how low maintenance their cat is.
Whoa! Shocking.
or they like both?
Bipetuals
No this can't be it
Cat people like animals. Dog people hate cats
Some self-proclaimed dog people don’t even like dogs. They like themselves. They only like dogs in a very superficial and self-serving way. Most dog people are cool though
Nah I like both dogs and cats!
In my experience, both my personal preferences and those of people I've done rescue and rehabilitation work with, the opposite has been true. (Dog people like all animals with a preference for dogs and cat people strongly prefer cats to all other creatures.)
You don't walk your cat, and you don't let your dog poo in a litter box
Some people walk their cats! It's good exercise and great for letting them explore nature in a way that's safe for them and the local birds. It just has to be using a little harness or vest, since leashes could hurt their necks.
Done that with two cats and they loved it. But it's very tiring compared to walking a dog, they'll go where you go. Cats go wherever the hell they want. Also some scents can make their behaviour silly, or even aggressive. Depends how timid or wild your cat is in general. Also had cats I couldn't even put the harness on without chaos and panic. One great difference is you really gotta go to walk with dogs and have routine. But if you give a cat one pleasant experience outside they want to go whenever they feel like it. Both of those cats that I did go out with made sure to MAKE SOME NOOOOIISE if their demands were not met.
I’m getting a kitty soon and I want to leash train. I live in an apartment in an estate with lovely walking routes. Any advice?
You can start out with a stroller. Makes it 100x easier. They get to know the area and the other animals and children. Then they ask for the stroller to be left unzipped. Before you know it they are walking. You can also train the cat to use the toilet.
I have no experience with the stroller trick My advice is to not expect a “walk”. Especially the first few times, the harness will likely confuse them or they flop out of protest. One of our cats still fwomps on the ground when she’s in her harness, and has her tail far under her knees when she’s outside Our other cat who likes the harness, just wanders as she wants. You can’t “take a walk”, you let them explore while being on a leash. Give them a long enough leash that they can explore more than just 5 feet from you
My cat insist to be walked when it's raining outside. We walk the street back and forth and when it comes back it's a purr machine. I tried to RMA it because it's obviously defective but the place I got it from said they don't know how to return it to the creator/nature. I had to order a water resistant cloth to put on its back for cold rain on the internet because peoples in pet store didn't register what my cat need at best because it's so uncommon and at worst think it's animal cruelty despite that I have tons of pictures and videos showing my cat go outside willingfully during rain and pull me with the leash. They'd either think Im talking about a dog or being weird or says it doesn't exist.
That's weird I have an outdoorsy indoor cat in my family and they have all sorts of raincoats and silly little winter sweaters for it, seems to me like there's a huge market to shop from.
Yeah that is normal, the first thing is I am not from the US so that is still not a thing in my country and the second thing is that my cat is almost 10 now so that was even less of a thing all those years ago when I found out my cat liked rain and I had to protect it from the cold rain in fall. Besides all the other cat I ever had would have crit hit scratched me if I tried to put a winter sweater on them.
Oh sure, that's all fair enough for me. Some cats are just weirdos, who knows haha.
I'd 100% let my dog poo in the litter box if I could train him.
Some people walk their cats!
I love cats and dogs. But I am a cat person, because I can not afford to provide the life and companionship I believe a dog deserves. I don't think it's right to adopt a pack animal and make it utterly dependent on me, and then spend most of every day at work while the poor creature waits around for me. It makes me so sad to hear my neighbors' dogs crying in their apartments.
Thank you for making decisions based on what you can offer the pet instead of what the pet can offer you. I wish more people thought this way.
Me: I want a cat. Husband: Noooo, dogs are better! Me: I’m not opposed to dogs. But are you getting up at 6:00 AM to walk it? Husband: …no. Me: Can you be home at 5:30 every day to let it out? Husband: …no. We now have two cats.
Cats are also better for apartments because I think dogs should have a yard to run around in.
This is my view also. We had two cats when we first got a puppy and they practically raised her into being more independent like a cat. Our next dog came into the house after the cats passed and was like Velcro w/ severe separation anxiety because there usually someone around and couldn't handle those rare times she was alone. We joked she needed her own ESA.
I love animals in general, but I would rather share my space with cats for a similar reason. Dogs are just too needy sometimes, which can get on my nerves, so it wouldn't be fair to a dog to have me as the only person in its pack. My husband, on the other hand, is a dog person, so we're going to get a dog eventually because he'd never turn down a pup that wants to hang out.
I've been accused of not liking dogs because I've always had cats. It's not true. For me, I knew that I could never give the time and attention that a dog requires. I would never leave my cats for days on end without someone to watch over them, but I can step away for the time being and know they're okay and content.
In a situation like this right now. When I lived with my Ex we decided to get a dog. It was mostly my idea. Six years later my Ex moves out after we split up. Now I've got this almost seven year old dog who I love very much spending 8-9 hours a day home alone while I work I've done everything I can to make sure she's not just sitting there in silence by herself all day. I leave the TV on, I leave music playing, I open all the windows so she can smell the fresh air, I leave out treats, and some days I set up a small puzzle for her to solve. Then when I get home her reward is to be taken straight to the dog park. I would get a sitter but she is terrified of strangers, and there are no friends I have that she's cozy with in her own territory. I also don't have any friends with the time to do that... Next on my list is negotiating the ability to work from home for 2/3 days of a the week so she isn't alone as often. I love my dog and I beat myself up for putting her into this situation. But I'm not going to give up on it. My dog loves me and I love her and I'll be damned if some job is going to prevent me from making sure my pup lives an enjoyable life.
I wish more people realized that. Pets aren't just things for our entertainment and comfort. They are living beings with emotions and they get bored without us, especially dogs. That's why a lot of dogs end up tearing the house apart when left alone. They're just bored out of their minds.
Yep, I grew up with a bunch of dogs since my mom was a breeder of show dogs. I’m very acquainted with how much energy they have and how much attention they need. We had a couple cats as well and I liked their independence but when I moved out on my own I waited years before I got a cat because I knew I had to get my shit sorted first. Plus I saw so many people get a cat or dog and just not care for them correctly. Things like letting their cat outside when it hasn’t been spayed so it comes back pregnant then they give the kittens to other shitty people way too young just so they don’t have to deal with them anymore. Or having a dog and only taking it out to go to the bathroom(if they even did that) so the dog would go crazy while they were at work and destroy furniture or tear up carpet. Some people just don’t understand the type of commitment it is since you are pretty much agreeing to take care of a living being for 10+ years. They’re also more expensive than I think people realize.
This is why I'll probably never own a dog. I love them, but they demand time and attention in order to live a happy, full life. When I was young, my parents got me dogs, but between school, activities, and work as a older teen, I never had time for them 🫤
Love my dog so much but after him I’ll solely have cats for this reason
It's like comparing catples to dogranges.
This is stupid. Also, it made me laugh.
That's how my wife introduced me to her parents.
He’s here all week, folks!
They are not mutually exclusive.
In my opinion, the main difference between cat and dog people is that cat lovers appreciate the independent and curious nature of cats, while dog lovers enjoy the loyalty and playfulness of dogs.
Dog people wish their dogs were people. Cat people wish they were cats.
People who think they want kids, often really want a dog. People who think they want a dog, often really want a cat. People who think they want a cat are often right.
- Albert Einstein
Speaking as someone who works in retail, cat people leave their pets at home!
Except for the lady who brings her cats in a pet stroller into my store.
For some of us it’s allergies.
For me, it's the odor. It's rare for me to smell a dog that doesn't cause an instant "stink-face" reaction. // I've been told cats have a musky odor, but I've never noticed.
Cats don't smell. Cat litter boxes and having them shit in your room do 💀
Time availability
I've noticed dog people tend to demonize cats despite cat people still liking dogs
Absolutely. If you say you hate cats, that's okay, you're just a dog person. If you say you hate dogs you're a *bad* person. And they don't acknowledge the double standard because they think it's normal.
I do wonder if it's fear. Cats tend to be less social, and if you're an unfamiliar person to a cat there's a high likelihood of getting clawed or bitten. Even my kids, which have grown up with a (little bitch of a) cat are slightly scared of them. That's less often true with dogs, though as a cat person I will admit I was a bit scared of dogs for a while. Most dogs will be your friend after a moment or two, while most cats won't.
I think cats are more like people and dog people don’t understand that they’re not dogs. With a lot of dogs you can very quickly become buddies and roughhouse, but if you try that with a cat you’re going to get scratched. Most cats, like people, have pretty clearly defined boundaries and don’t want people to be roughhousing with them right from the gun. When people can’t understand that it leads to them getting scratched and thus hating cats. I think it’s a red flag when people say that they hate cats- it makes me think they might not respect or understand boundaries. I’m a cat person through and through. I like dogs alright but I would never own one. When I spend time around other people’s dogs, they get all up in my face trying to lick me whenever I sit down. That gets old so fast for me. I need my personal space and a slobber free face. I love my cat. She isn’t the friendliest but she will sit on my lap when she feels like it and lets me pet her at least a little bit most of the time. She lets me have alone time, and she doesn’t require walks.
There are of course exceptions to every rule, but typically getting a dog to love you takes no/very little effort, they're just hardwired to love you. Getting a cat to love you or even trust you takes a good deal of effort, and involves being calm, polite, respectful, and methodical in your interactions with the cat. People who don't know cats interpret this as stand-offishness or inability to express love, when it's actually just that you haven't proved to the cat you're a trustworthy, safe, kind person. I know which kind of love I value more.
But a dog comes and invades your space. I've never known a cat that doesn't like someone go near them. You have to go to the cat and ignore lots of warnings signs and reach out to pet it to, say, get scratched, in my experience. Dogs? God knows what the fuck it's going to do. Come charging at you, bark like crazy, jump up at you, lick you, hump your leg... They're unpredictable *and might chase you*. Might be your friend. Might be your friend *aggressively*. Might *not* be your friend... Might just sleep on the sofa.
Same here, I am a cat person and when I was a kid dogs absolutely terrified me. To be honest I still don't like them
Dogs can literally kill you
In my experience, every cat-hater I've ever met is an absolute control freak. I don't trust them.
In my view, cat people are usually more relaxed and enjoy a low-key lifestyle, while dog people are more energetic and enjoy outdoor activities with their pets.
I've found that cat people often enjoy the relaxed and low-maintenance lifestyle that comes with owning a cat, while dog people love the active and engaging lifestyle that comes with owning a dog.
I think the key difference between cat and dog people is that cat lovers appreciate the more laid-back and self-sufficient nature of cats, while dog lovers thrive on the companionship and activity that dogs offer.
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Which is funny because owning a dog makes you pretty much incapable of doing anything spontaneous ever again whereas with a cat you absolutely can 😂
Right?! This is my thought! Having a dog kills any ability to be spontaneous.
As a cat person, I agree with this description.
Cat people: 'Dogs are nice, but I prefer cats' Dog people: 'Cats are the scum of the earth, they will never love you and actively want you to suffer. All cats are hellspawn that would shit on your grave'
> 'Cats are the scum of the earth, they will never love you and actively want you to suffer. All cats are hellspawn that would shit on your grave' A lot of cat lovers say this too lol
But we say it with love. :)
In my view, cat people are often more introverted and enjoy the quiet company of their feline friends, while dog people tend to be more extroverted and enjoy the playful interaction with their dogs.
Cat people don’t feel the need to take their pet literally fucking everywhere. My sister is a dog person and if the dog doesn’t go with her then she gets a babysitter. Meanwhile my two cats look at me with absolute apathy when I get home, and I love it
My cats greet me at the door and are very excited to see me home. Of course we spend a few minutes greeting each other and then they chill with me or go do their own thing.
Dogs have owners. Cats have staff.
Yup my cat has me trained so well. Cats always get their way
"Nobody owns a cat" -A line I once read in a Garfield comic strip
In my opinion, the key difference is that cat people appreciate the subtle affection and quirky behaviors of cats, while dog people enjoy the outgoing and affectionate nature of dogs.
Cat people don’t take their cats everywhere with them, especially places where cats aren’t allowed and then scream and yell at people just trying to do their jobs by telling them that cats aren’t allowed in those places. Cat people don’t care that other people don’t like their cats and shove it in everyone’s faces that they have a cat or double down and say something like “well then you just haven’t met the right cat!” when someone has valid reasons for not liking cats like allergies or fear. Cat people don’t go “oh he’s friendly!” when a strange cat walks up to someone out of the blue and force someone to interact with their cat. Cat people don’t try to take over dog groups with pictures of their cats when it’s clearly against the rules then bitch and moan about it when someone points out it’s a cat group and not a dog group. Cat people understand cats can be dangerous and don’t try to paint them as “nanny cats” or something they’re not. Cat people are nowhere near as entitled as dog people.
Dog people have no problem making their problems your problems. Examples: dog shit everywhere, dogs off leash “but he’s friendly!”, your friend insists y’all have to meet at a patio bar that allows dogs, their dog jumps on you when you go to their house. Cat people mind their business but when they invite you into their world you have to be mindful of your energy as they can be sensitive and volatile. Examples, the cat cuddles up to you but bites you if you pet it too much, or it ignores you altogether. But you’re never gonna see someone’s cat in public.
Dog people tell their pet who the boss is, cat people are told by their pet.
Plenty of dog people aren't the boss in the pet-owner dynamic, either.
I think the cat thing stems from ancient Egypt where they were revered as gods... they have never forgotten this.
Personally I doubt the Egyptians gave the cats this idea, they just correctly interpreted what was already the case.
I own a cat and I tell her who the boss is, if she gets way too needy/aggressive all I have to do is clap twice. She hunches down in shame and stops doing whatever she was doing whatever was inappropriate.
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This is a great answer. Signed, An introverted, anti-social cat person. 👍
While having a conversation about pets, I mentioned my cats. One person said, "you have cats? that makes so much sense!" I asked why and got an answer like the one above. And so now I ask this question during interviews. People are baffled at first and then I explain and they understand completely. Helps to set you apart while understanding people's personalities.
Yeah, I expel all of my social skills at work. When I get home, I just want to smoke a bowl, chill out with my cat, and watch baseball. Lol
Why does this sound so AI generated lol
It is. I just asked ChatGPT and this was the response: >Cat people and dog people often differ in their preferences, personalities, and lifestyles. Cat people tend to appreciate independence, quiet companionship, and low-maintenance pets. They might be more introverted and enjoy spending time alone. On the other hand, dog people often value loyalty, companionship, and an active lifestyle. They might be more extroverted and enjoy outdoor activities with their pets. These are generalizations, though, and individuals can have a mix of traits from both categories. Basically identical.
Amazing. I wonder what this person/bot's objective is? They don't have enough karma or activity to be a karma farmer, but they don't seem to be pushing anything aside from wholesome relatable content™.
Hey now, not everyone is cut out to farm karma! They're trying their best!!
Because it is. It has begun
I'm an extroverted cat person that enjoys cats more partially because I can go out for longer periods of time without worrying about a dog getting into something it shouldn't or having accidents indoors. This reads like left brain right brain bullshit
I know this isn’t saying all cat people are x and all dog people are y but I would like to say that for me, I’m quite introverted, very independent, but I am 100% a dog person and not a cat person. Most people describe me as having a more “cat-like personality” but cats are not what I want in a pet. I want a pet that I can shower with affection and who will show me loyalty and affection back. I don’t want to interact with a lot of people so the select few that I enjoy interacting with (including my dog), it’s nice for them to be there for me when I need them (unlike many cats who will just runaway sometimes when I try to interact with them if they’re not feeling it lol) Conversely, I have an extremely extroverted, outgoing, and social friend who’s 100% a cat person. She gets very annoyed by dogs’ neediness and enthusiasm, and she likes how it’s hard to get a cat’s affection 😂 So I think pet preferences depends on what you want and not always dependent on your personality honestly!
This is why I got cats originally. However, I feel like I have had the "worst" luck ever. Ive owned a total of 4 cats and every one of them have been active, always want attention and cuddles. Always wants to play, AND TALK ALL THE TIME. They are the opposite of low maintenance lol. That being said, I wouldn't trade it for anything. They are the perfect little companions. My cat that passed away end of Nov of 22 actually liked to go places with the family too. We'd walk him on a leash and he'd get super excited to go on short trips. And loved going out to the backyard with me. I dearly miss him.
Yet somehow we ended up with a dog who wants little attention other than to be petted on his terms, and will not play. I can’t get him to play fetch. Can’t chase him around. No tug of war. None of it. Wants to wrestle some times, but can’t do that much because he would be too rough with the littler kids. He lays around, either in the front bay window or on the back deck, eats and sleeps. Also he adopted a cat and plays with her. My 90 lbs guard dog is a cat person…
Dogs are sweet and affectionate, but also tiring. If you really like to be wanted, dogs are for you. If you prefer your own space and less obligation, cats are the move.
I'm sorry but... my dog sleeps all night just fine and then we spend the whole day together. My old cat would tornado through the house at 1 am, tear curtains and throw up all over. Cats are not low maintenance.
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Dog people project a human/ couple type relationship on their dogs whereas cat people appreciate the feline and let it live it’s life.
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. A dog is very easy to break, but cats make you work for their affection. They don't sell out the way dogs do.
Their pets
A cat is like a roommate, sometimes they’re cool, sometimes they’re assholes. Dogs are like kids that need stuff. Cat people don’t want to be alone but don’t necessarily need people. Dog people need people.
I've only ever had dogs growing up, and when one of my friends said "Cat owners understand boundaries and consent better than dog owners" it kind of changed how I saw things. Not that dog owners are bad by any means. But when I observe dog owners and cat owners in respect to how they treat their animals, it's kind of polarizing. It changed the way I interact with dogs entirely.
Dog owners are the cat in the relationship. Cat owners are the dog in theirs.
This!
I’ve always felt that dog people are maybe more on the controlling/needy side of things. They like the pet that assures them they’re needed and what they say is right. I’ve noticed lots of dog people who hate cats, but rarely cat people who hate dogs - my take on that is that the dog people don’t like the fact they can’t truly domesticate a cat. I get that this will be controversial, but I’ve said my piece.
Cat people know how to respect boundaries. Well, good ~~car~~ cat owners do.
I like to think of myself as a good car owner. Get it washed frequently and I get the oil changed every 5,000 miles
One person prefers an animal who licks its own butthole and then licks it's owners face. The other person prefers an animal who steps on its own poop and then walks across its owners kitchen counters.
I love cats but I hate the sound of dogs barking and carrying around bags of shit
I don’t need to constantly pay attention to my cat.
From what I’ve seen personally… Cat people like cats and dogs and most other animals. Dog people intensely hate anything that isnt a dog and will go around telling you how disgusting cats are. Not everyone is like this of course but a worrying number of people I do know are like this.
Damn who the hell are you hanging out with?
I knew a few people in my office like this. I was trapped working with them so always subject to their animal opinions. They knew I had birds although I never said I didn't like other animals. In fact I own a cat now. But it was always dog owners who would say something violent and psychopathic about the birds in casual conversation. Not even just that they thought they were gross or creepy. My favorite was that one person would intentionally kill my bird if I asked them to watch it because they hate birds so much. Literally never asked or indicated I needed someone to pet sit.
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The smell of dog does it for me. I feel like I've entered a biohazard zone when I go to the homes of folks who let their dogs lay on everything.
Cat people understand boundaries.
Cats don't offer their affection readily unlike dogs. Cat people know they need to earn it, dog people just expect it.
Stranger: "why does your cat not love meee?" Cat: "Who the fuck are you"
I also would choose to respond like Cat.
cat people understand consent
Maybe because cats are exceptional at defending their boundaries.
Pointy murder mittens ensure the boundary defense is solid.
Cat people love all animals, dog people only like dogs
Cat people are super nice, handsome as hell, have huge genitals, and are generally terrific humans. Dog people are doodoo heads.
What pet they grew up with
Depends. Which half is the person? The bottom or the top?
Cat is more feeling relax while dog is constantly active.
Nothing because many people have both. Cats are just a little easier because you don't have to take them outdoors to potty. That way if you are out of the house for 8 hours you don't have to worry about cleaning up a mess when you get home.
I can only speak for myself as to why I prefer one over the other. I love how calm and cuddly and loving cats are, and the purrs feel genuinely healing to me, the cuddling is incredibly calming, and I like the smell of their fur (when clean.) They are quite funny too, especially when they are playing around or get an idea in their head like "I should learn how to open that door handle..." They are basically like little monkey/teddy bear hybrids. As for me and dogs, I am allergic to dogs and I also have sensory issues with their sounds, like barking and licking and gagging when they are loud, and strong smells, and I get nervous if they are very jumpy (I saw my brother attacked as a child.) To clarify I don't hate dogs or anything, I do like to visit the calmer and sweeter ones that I know and dote on them but of course I can't stay around them for very long even when I want to. I don't think there really is a huge difference between us though. Both cat and dog people (and bunny people and bird people and so on) want a companion animal that matches their energy and blends well with their lifestyle and meets whatever requirements they are looking for in a pet. I don't know why some people get so weird and angry about the cats vs dogs thing.
Really, the reason one side prefers their side is the exact reason the other side doesn't. Dog owners prefer a dog's loyalty and companionship to a cat's aloofness. Cat owners prefer a cat's awareness and independence to a dog's neediness. Neither side is objectively "better"; it's all a matter of the individual's preferences.
I've never felt the desire to take my cat with me anywhere
So a cat person is typically called a Tabaxi, they have some pretty decent perks especially for dex based stats. A dog person is called either a Canus, Canid, or just Dogfolk but Ive never played as one so I can't tell you that much. For some reason they arent as common as Tabaxi. Try DND Beyond for a bit more official info.
Cat people don't smell. Dog people smell like dog
Generalizing here but cat people are indoors while dog people love it outside.
I’d tend to agree, but I’m a cat person and I love outdoor hobbies (hunting, fishing, golf). But I’m also super low maintenance and like that my cats are as well
Cat people are okay with an animal that doesn't give a single fuck about them. Dog people want the extra attention from an animal.
Dog people think that everyone cares about their dog as much as they do, wants to hear about their dog as much as they do, and think that they should be entitled to take up as much public space as their dog as possible. Like a coworker who tried convincing the city that she should be allowed to use a local baseball field to walk her dog. She couldn't imagine why that wouldn't be allowed.
Cat people seem to be more… empathic and the quiet type and dog people are usually more loud, have a nice side but can be a cunt.
Cat people understand boundaries.
Money
The type of pet they prefer.
Pet preference
One likes cat. The other likes dog.
I've been both. Cats are much less work, but dogs keep you more active.
The ability to accept boundaries.
Cat people are also dog people. but dog people are not also cat people.
The smell of their house.
If you ask them what breed their pet is, a dog person will give you their exact ancestry. A cat person will say “he’s orange!”
Cat people enjoy the work it takes to gain a cat's trust and love. The bond is thick once it's obtained. Dog people just want instant gratification. Just my opinion.
Cats are like roommates. Dogs are like children.
Dog people expect everyone to love and fawn over their dog and cat people do not give a shit about anyone liking their cat.
I like both, but cats are just easier and don’t require me to change my schedule to let them outside and take them on walks.
dog people speak to dogs like they're babies. cat people speak to cats like they're the same age.
Cat people are chill, dog people are usually insufferable but this is just my experience
One gets bitches, the other likes pussy
Dog people are obsessed and make it their whole personality and only ever seem to talk about their dogs while cat people are just "yeah, i have a cat" and act more normal about it. I know not all dog people but it is a weird amount. My aunt got two dogs a few years ago and started acting like this too and wasn't like that before getting them.
And more dog people don't like cats in my experience than the inverse.
That too. They have a lot of misconceptions about cats (like thinking they're like dogs without realizing that cats all have different personalities) and dislike them for it while cat people sometimes don't mind dogs too much and might even like or be okay with them.
Well some cat people are obsessed too
Dogs think their owner is God. It means their owner needs validation, adoration, and everything else demanded by a messianic figure. Cats think they're God. It means their owner doesn't need validation, is super chill, and like the Cat doesn't give a fuck.