All the onwers with CATs & DOGs as pet! Please clarify this question...?

Question

Is it true that cats easily leave the owner whereas dogs are more faithful and reliable?

So does it means:

CATs - Independent
DOGs - Dependent

Answer 1

It's not a questions of reliability or faithfulness. The fact of the matter is that cats are more intelligent (third most intelligent animal behind humans and dolphins), and are this more proned to act "independant". Dogs are much more "imprintable" and are more susceptible to persausion and training. Cats are more like people in that you must earn their respect first, primarily by developing trust. Dogs constantly seek the approval of thier owners, and thus require more attention in terms of punishment and rewarding thier behavior. Dogs operate in a "pack mentallity", so they look for a leader (ie you), or become leaders themselves. They tend to follow whatever orders are given to them, as long as it is given to them by a dominant figure. Cats do not need a leader per se, but are more apt to adopt you as a member of their family, wherein you are an equal. They tend to filter messages and may interpret orders as "suggestions" which they filter through their own minds and take their own moods into consideration of any "suggestions". My cat follows me around the house and even follows me outside - not because he needs my approval, but because he wants the company. To say he is less faithful or reliable would be wrong. He responds to verbal commands or cues much as a child would, acting independantly whenever they presume they can get away with it - based on the tone of the command given. The fact is that dogs are less independant than cats, but this does not make them more or less reliable or faithful. My cat is likely more obediant than most dogs, but it all depends on the relationship you foster with the animal. Dog owners often percieve cats as less faithful or reliable as they are used to the unquestioning servitude that a dog offers them. Cats are simply different.

Answer 2

It is often the case, cats are more "wild" than dogs, and don't neccassarily depend on their owners as much.

I've got a cat and a dog, however, and it is the other way around with me. I think it may be because the dog was a stray, and used to living on the street and begging for her own food. Maybe her little brain realises she does not entirely depend on me to stay alive.

My cat, however, I had from a kitten, and she doesn't leave my side. I can leave the window open and she doesn't even try to get out. She follows me from room to room in the house, and comes to my lap as soon as I sit down.

I think it depends on the animals past etc... more than anything else!

Answer 3

I think it depends on the animals' personalities and their connections with their owner. Cats tend to be more independent sometimes, but not always. Some dogs are that way too. It just depends on their each individual personalities and tendencies.
Good luck and I hope you and your pets bond friendships that last for many years!

Answer 4

I don't think so. Dogs appear to be more dependent because of the way they behave day-to-day. Cats become just as emotionally attached to their owners, though. I have seen depression displayed by cats when they lose another pet in the home, or are given to a new home. Dogs and cats both become very attached to their people, as in any relationship. They just display it in different ways.

Answer 5

Not really. A cat enjoys it's freedom and will always go wandering off to explore or to just have a good time, but it will most often come home. A dog however, if let loose will never be able to come home if not properly trained. I've got two dopey dogs that the neighbors catch and bring home too me. Where as when I had a stray cat it would always come home at dinner time and run off to catch a mouse or whatever and leave it at our door step (yuck).

Answer 6

It really depends on the personality of the animal. Some cats are aloof and some dogs are. Loyalty in animals is as good as it is in people. It can change. from day to day. Generally I think most animals are loyal to their owns to a point, but survival comes first so don't expect Lassie or Garfield to save Timmy from the well in real life.

Answer 7

No.
It all depends on the connection with your pets.
I have known people with dogs that didn't have a good connection, and the dogs darted every chance they got.
I myself have two cats, and if by chance they get outside, they come when they're called. They're also very affectionate, and like to be near me all the time.
It depends on the cat or dog, as well as the person they live with.

Answer 8

NO! Dogs tend to mind better when you call them where as a cat pretends he doesn't know what "no" is, and will act deaf and turn his back to you mostly when asked to do something, lol. But if you love them, and vise versa , they will stay with you forever! Cats and Dogs are great companions. Have moved all over with both and love is the only requirement. Hope you get one :) Good Luck!

Answer 9

I always thought cats were more passionate to the owner, but my dogs, or cats wouldnt leave me. I think it depends on the connection you have with the animal.

Answer 10

Debatable.
Most dogs seem more faithful and reliable, and they are but so can cats be. They are just not so good or 'outspoken' at showing it. A dog will dance around you and lick your face. A cat will just put a nail in your leg and go to sleep in your lap.