Why do some people think cats aren't as intelligent as dogs or people for that matter? I have noticed.....

Question

Some people on here saying cats are dirty and stupid etc etc, the list goes on, things like cats arent as loving or as smart and loyal as dogs, or you can't train cats... All of this is untrue, cats are very intelligent, clean, loyal and loving, and they should not be compared to dogs because both cats and dogs are intelligent in thier own ways... just because they are different doesnt mean one is better than the other. I equally love and respect the intelligence and uniqueness of both cats and dogs and I hate to hear people choose one and demean the other by comparing the pros and cons of each animals habits and characteristics. It is unfair because they are both completely different and yet equally amazing and intelligent in thier own capacity. Read this and you might think twice before saying much of anything is smarter than a cat when they are compared in a purely scientific manner...

http://www.1fleacontrol.co.uk/acatalog/Intelligence-of-cats-part-1.html

Keep in mind I think dogs are just as intelligent as cats and vice versa, just in thier own different ways, for example cats are much better at learning how to open doors, while dogs are better at learning tricks.... both smart and good at what they like to do and equally deserving of respect for thier individuality and capabilities..

Answer 1

Hi Kelly...a lot of the comments come from personal experiences and as well ignorance. It's like someone stating that oranges are more sweet than lemons when in fact they probably never realized there are sweet lemons, but (1) never knew this --ignorance and (2) did know but prefer to believe oranges are always sweet and lemons are supposed to be sour because that has been what they've been told repeatedly.

Intelligence is a relative term to the species of the animal as ALL animals have the capacity to learn. Two primary factors will influence accuracy in the interpretation of any test for animal intelligence -- an understanding of the animal's natural history and an understanding of the limits of the test. An animal will naturally show an aptitude for a concept it needs or uses regularly in the wild.

As an animal trainer we discover while we are educated that intelligence has very little to do with how trainable an animal is. Yet, as humans, the subject of intelligence continues to fascinate us.

So both dogs and cats are trainable and neither are more intelligent than one another it's just as you've recognized they are different in their abilities based on their natural behaviours.

I could go on and on with the scientific aspect and the anthropomorphic aspects which are the biggest reason for the dispute.

Answer 2

I love both. I think cats are loving, smart, very clean, unique animals, not to mention so adorable. People that are on this thing are probably mostly dog lovers or don't like animals in general

Answer 3

I completely agree with u, what i hate the most is its normally guys they always say "i hate cats.." and i think this bc they see a cat as more of a femine thing and how r they gonna look if the guys come over and they have a cat around the house? get over ur **** guys and relize that cats are just as great as dogs..hell their independent..lol they r def.their own..hahaha

Answer 4

i'm guessing because you could prepare a dogs tricks. even with the undeniable fact that, my cat provides you with kisses, greet you on the motorized vehicle door and escort you into the living house, he will carry you provides (ie, searching), he also will beg on the refrigerator for milk and ambush you contained in the hall and swat at you. My cats nickname is actual "puppy puppy" even even with the undeniable fact that we named him Baghera! Oh and he will attempt to eat cereal with you. actually he will sit on your lap and attempt to eat it off of the spoon, alongside with turkey legs. He loves those too. Cats are really smart creatures. they could not continuously be loving or stay off of the countertops, yet there's a reason they have 9 lives!!!

Answer 5

You are right , that's why I have both, 3 cats and 2 dogs