Comparison between cats and dogs (as pets)

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Comparison between cats and dogs (as pets)

Introduction

Dogs and cats are two of the most commonly adapted pets all around the globe but the nature of both these pets vary drastically. An example can be given as such that why does it take so much time to train a cat to train to come and sit whereas dogs learn these directions without any difficulty. A dog can learn this within five minutes whereas a cat takes more than 5 weeks to learn this. The differences in the natures of these animals cause this variance (Reis, Jung, Aristoff, & Stocker, 2011).

The main differences between cats and dogs (as pets)

The main differences between cats and dogs are based on a simple fact that the things important for dogs are not as much important for cats and vice versa. The main difference is the fact that dogs are a group of animals whereas cats are not a group of animals. Usually pet dogs have a very social nature and gregarious behavior. Dogs remain comfortable in a pack situation whereas cats do not (Reis, Jung, Aristoff, & Stocker, 2011). The most important pack members are the owners for dogs in a pack that is why dogs are considered as pack leaders. Cats cannot move in a pack, they are simply not comfortable at all in a pack situation. The calm nature of the dogs causes their owners to leave their pet dogs at home during their working hours. A dog is more attached to its territory rather than its group (Pappas, 2010). Contrastingly, cats are not strong leaders and they like to stay alone away from the packed structures. Cats are more attached to their territory rather than its group (Thorne, 1992).

The main differences are:

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