Top 10 Reasons Why Cats are Better Than Dogs

Cats aren't needy

Cats are great pets for busy people. Dogs need a LOT of work. You can only leave them alone for so long, they need exercise, and you have to take them outside to go to the bathroom. If you're gone for a while and you leave the dog alone in the house, you're going to have a problem.
But if you leave for a while and leave a cat at home, it knows exactly where to do its business, and it can pretty much entertain itself. I love both dogs and cats the same, but I think we can all agree cats are easy to take care of. Am I right?

They don't need to be walked. They don't need to be boarded when you leave for a few days. They don't need your attention every second. They don't come every time someone calls them. They only need you to understand that you should be grateful they are letting you live with them.

Cats have better toilet skills

I agree. My dogs now do it upstairs all the time, and I had to flush it in the toilet, but it got my toilet severely clogged. I've been trying to unclog it, but it has not yet. It's embarrassing and scary.

Dogs poop everywhere and expect you to follow after them, cleaning their mess up for them. Cats, on the other hand, bury their poop and never make you see it.

When you are walking with your dog, you always have to pick up their shiezer (my way of saying poop), or you're that lazy owner who leaves their crap on the sidewalk. Meanwhile, cats have their litter boxes.

Cats are cuter than dogs

Alright, people, so first, different people have different opinions. It really depends on this one. If you're comparing Tabbies to English Bulldogs, English Bulldogs win. If you're comparing Scottish Folds to Labrador Retrievers, the Folds will win. Simple.

To the people hating on dogs: please stop. There's another list for that, and it's starting to get on my nerves.
Also, this is opinion-based, and both dogs and cats look different, so it depends on personal preference. I personally think my cats are the cutest, but my uncle has a dog that's pretty cute as well. I love both dogs and cats, but I like cats about 5% better.
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Cats don't bark

Some talk to you, but none make as much noise as dogs. In fact, cats seem to like peace and quiet, whereas dogs like chaos and mayhem.

Possibly the number one reason I prefer cats. Second would be self-control, but the two are closely related.

I mean, I just prefer the tiny meows my cat makes. They brighten my day, though I'm not sure why.
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Cats don't attack your guests

Most likely, a cat will ignore your guest and certainly will not jump on them at the door, try to hump them, lick them, bite them, or bark at them. Occasionally, a cat, sensing one of your guests isn't very keen on felines, will try to improve relations with said friend by sitting in his/her lap, but this is for diplomatic purposes only.

Cats are friendly, shy, and curious. They will not scare the crap out of your guests by jumping all over them and drooling everywhere. Cats Rule, Dogs Drool is actually a scientific fact. Look it up.

Cats purr

Cats only purr when you give them affection. They love you. When I was younger, my cat used to try and scratch me as a kitten because I was rough on her. But I was young then.
Now, I understand you need to be gentle with these precious little adorable things so they don't bite or scratch you. I agree with some of your points about cats being bad, but they aren't. They were from Egypt, and gods held them in the highest esteem. I hope you understand me.

The sweet purr of a cat is one of the best reasons that cats are awesome pets, while dogs just wag their tails. Seriously?

Cats don't wake you up at 6 in the morning

Well, no and yes. My cat woke my mom at 4 o'clock, but that was a long time ago. Now she has stopped. Dogs can wake you up, though, with a startle by their loud barking!

Cats never do this because they don't bark at 6 AM. Someone in my neighborhood has a dog that is just so annoying. That's why cats are awesome.

Cats think hygiene is very important

And they do not deliberately roll around in the most foul thing they can find, like mud, feces, or something dead and putrefying.

They clean themselves 5+ times a day. Only outdoor cats need infrequent baths. Plus, wet dog smells horrid. Cats don't smell at all (except their litter box, which people's bathrooms smell too, so who are you to judge them?).

Cats are better at killing

Any creepy, crawly things in your home will be dead once your cat is onto it. Dogs can't catch spiders, moths, or roaches.

I like cats, but dogs are extremely strong and much bigger, which naturally makes them better at killing.

My cat and I make a great team. I set the trap, and she kills the mouse.

Cats are less violent

Cats do have claws, but they just cause little cuts. Dogs can actually kill humans. If you have played Call of Duty: Black Ops 1, 2, and Ghosts, you'll see that they are killstreaks that kill the other players.

Dogs more often wreck household items than cats do. But cats do it sometimes too.

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Cats are cheaper

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Cats have pleasant noises, unlike dogs

Cats care

Dogs don't. If there was a house fire, your cat would wake you up to get you out safely, but dogs would squirm out the back door.

Dogs only save other people. Cats will save you.

Cats are trustworthy

They are more trustworthy to be left alone than a dog. They are also very loyal once you get their trust. One of my cats tried to bite me, and the second I said "No," my other cat, who was watching the whole time, ran over and attacked the one that tried to bite me. Her sister never tried to bite me again.

You can leave your cat in the house when you are out and pretty much guarantee it won't have wrecked the place when you return, including kittens!

I found a cat outside once. It hissed at me, and then my own cat came and attacked it. Definitely trustworthy.

Cats are easier to take care of

Way easier to take care of. They even are potty trained!

Cats bring you gifts

Cats like to bring their co-habitators tokens of affection like a dead rodent or bird. The only thing a dog will bring you is something you threw for him to get in the first place.

My cat brought us a dead mouse from the basement. Ha, ha.

Cats are entertaining

You can watch a cat play or try to catch something like a laser beam. The cat will perform for as long as it deems necessary. With dogs, on the other hand, once they catch you watching them, they are all up in your face wanting you to join in. It's like going to a show and the obnoxious performer tries to drag you on stage to do something asinine.

I never thought about it, but this is true.

Cats don't need to be walked

I have the worst dog ever. I was trying to walk her, and she wouldn't go because she was afraid of the garbage truck. Then, after it left, I walked for like five minutes, and then she went number two. She wanted to go back because she was scared, but the poop bag had a hole in it. She wouldn't go back so that I could clean up the poo in the middle of the road.
Then I brought her back to the house, and I was fuming. I went and cleaned up the poo, and I was totally embarrassed. I will never walk her again!

With dogs, you have to walk them in the morning, afternoon, and night. Cats either watch the outside or do whatever they want outside, and sometimes walking dogs can tire you out.

Cats are discriminating

Dogs will slobber on or show affection to most anyone, including their owner. Cats, however, show affection to those deserving of it. If a cat tries to nuzzle you or purrs for you, then you know you are something pretty special.
Cats also show their discriminating and refined tastes by letting you know which type of food they absolutely, under no circumstances, will eat. Dogs eat anything, including cat poo.

Cats rule the internet

Cats rule the internet because all the dog people are outside with their dogs, while all the cat people are inside on the internet.

Cats rule the internet. From memes to funny videos to Vines, it all adds up to being the ruler of the interwebs. And there is also trolling the cats, which pretty much counts as funny videos.

Grumpy Cat, Lil Bub, you name it, a cat rules it.

Cats don't turn on their co-habitators

Ever hear of a cat murdering its owner or mauling some little child? No, you haven't, which is why letting a cat live with you doesn't make your homeowner's insurance go up.

Sure, right about that! Cats are nicer.

Cats are better than dogs in all ways. So yeah, dogs are slobbery aliens.
Cats rule, dogs drool.

Cats have softer fur

Cats don't chase people who are walking, running, or riding a bicycle

Cats are more dignified than dogs

Ever see a cat beg for affection?

Cats are funnier

Cats are less dangerous

I have always loved both cats and dogs, but if I had to choose an animal to really not scare people, I would probably choose a cat.
They don't really like to be bothered, but when they want affection, they will sometimes sit on your lap and let you pet them all day. Meanwhile, when a person comes over and a dog is there, most dogs will run right over, sniffing you, jumping, barking, and sometimes growling. Some people can be afraid of dogs, so it's important to train a dog to be respectful when a person they don't know comes to the house. Teach them not to jump and just to wait until the person is ok with the dog coming up to them.
Yes, cats can be mean at times. I've been hissed at, scratched, and bitten by multiple cats at the shelter I volunteer at, but most attacks are usually provoked. When a cat doesn't want anything to do with you, leave it alone.
They can also be experiencing fear. Aggression can occur when the cat perceives you as a threat, and it escalates if a cat can't escape.

Cats are less scary

This is insanely true. I definitely don't hate dogs, but literally all the experiences I've had with dogs have been negative.
I get extremely nervous around them because of that. I know several people who are scared of dogs.