I'm thinking of buying a dog as a pet but my wife prefers cats.
2006-10-14 12:24:13 · 30 answers · asked by pc5806 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
Let me tell you. ever since i got my siberian husky.i have been more active happy and all together a more happy person.they are a lot of work and money and need lots of out door exercise,besides the back yard. if you think you really want one i would diffenetly get one. make sure first you know which breed.
2006-10-14 12:28:53 · answer #1 · answered by owned by a siberian husky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will get a lot of answers arguing the case for the dog being more rewarding. This is mainly because the dog is so much more demonstrative than a cat.
BUT it is all a matter of personal preference. If your wife is a cat person she will get more out of owning a cat whereas you as a dog person will find owning a dog more rewarding.
I've had dogs and cats all my life and I really enjoy getting out and about with my dogs and I love the great welcome I get when I've been out of their sight for a whole ten minutes.
A cat, on the other hand, makes you feel really special and privileged if it chooses your knee to sit on! Cats can give enthusiastic greetings as well and I have had cats who have tried to follow me to work.
I also used to take my cats on caravanning holidays with me and the dogs!
Like I say it is down to personal preference and I would never argue for or against either. They are different species with different characteristics and appealing in their own ways.
P.S. I also absolutely refuse to be drawn into the frequently asked ' which is the best breed of dog?'. This is also a matter of personal preference.
2006-10-15 04:35:47 · answer #2 · answered by DogDoc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs are a lifetime commitment or at least 14 yrs ,they are as much trouble as a small child,i work alot and my dog has to go to a doggy creche but I love to walk her shes my companion and not just a pet I wont holiday out of the country because i would have to put her in kennels so holidays are a family event with the dog,with cats you could get a cat flap on the door so easier when at work but other than that they are a bit boring.
2006-10-14 12:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by candyfloss 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes b/c a dog u can play with take out for walks and a cat would rather lay about the house all day if u r ready for a dog and the responsibility u need to look after a dog then i think u should get 1 but if u cant be bothered to take the dog out then u would be better with a cat
2006-10-14 16:16:02 · answer #4 · answered by pauline 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I had a cat for 18 years, the old boy died last year and we now have a dog, to be honest i loved my old cat but the dog is lot better in as much as they interact with you and you can do a lot more with a dog, cats are great but they don't really do a lot apart from sleep and eat.
2006-10-14 12:28:52 · answer #5 · answered by banditblue1200 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Both animals would make great pets. In my opinion dogs are more rewarding though. Dogs are pack animals so they will see you as part of their pack. If you are having a tough time deciding, get a dog and a cat.
2006-10-14 12:53:54 · answer #6 · answered by Da Coolest 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to own both a dog and a cat but I would say a day is more rewarding, as always there to greet you when you walk in from work/shops. Always loving no matter what mood they are in, you can play with them, walk them and when all the world is against you, they are there to hug them and listen to your troubles, they are humans best friend for ever.
2006-10-15 10:34:43 · answer #7 · answered by Rob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Owning a dog is more work than owning a cat since dogs have to be let out to go the the bathroom and need excercise outside. You also need to train them to have good manners. Dogs give much more affection when the owner wants affection. However with cats you have to change catlitter too. The main thing you have to remember about cats is that they do things when they want to not when you want them to. There are definite benefits to both. I actually have one of each and they are good buddies.
2006-10-14 12:31:21 · answer #8 · answered by kmbrucker1105 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the animal itself. Each have their own personalities, and it depends on whether the animal will be indoors or out or a combination.
One thing to consider is that you can generally count on a dog being with you for years, but a cat is a day-to-day agreement. You can own a dog, but a cat owns you.
2006-10-14 13:19:31 · answer #9 · answered by Aunty Social 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, dogs have their advantages and cats do also. One good thing about dogs is they're very loyal and fun to play with. Cats don't move a lot. On the other hand, cat's "go" in one spot, the royal litterbox. They are very self-centered. If I were you, I would get both.
2006-10-14 12:30:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well dogs leave much bigger rewards if ya know what I mean ... no really.... cats are more independent, dogs are much more affectionate than cats it just depends on how much time you have to give your pet. If you're at work all the time then let her get a cat or vice-versa
2006-10-14 12:36:10 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋