The Battle of Cats vs. Dogs

Parade Magazine ^ | July 31, 2011 | Kalee Thompson

[Immerito]

Which of America’s favorite pets is top dog (or the cat’s meow) when it comes to smarts and skills?

We turned to science to put the age-old rivalry to the test.

If you disagree with the results, join the debate at our special Dogs vs. Cats celebration site.

May the best pet win!

Which Have More Stamina? The sled dogs that compete in Alaska’s annual Iditarod run about 1,100 miles in less than two weeks, often in temperatures as low as -40 degrees F. “They use fat as their primary energy source—far better than any other athletic species that’s been studied,” says exercise physiologist Michael Davis, who notes that a 55-pound husky can burn as many as 12,000 calories a day. Davis’s research has also shown that sled dogs have an enormous capacity to process oxygen. Cats are more like sprinters: They’re capable of short bursts of energy but lack the aerobic endurance of ultra-runners like huskies.

Winner: DOGS

[He Rides A White Horse]

You know I was just kidding around...

I knew you were. Hanging by own rope.

[Doogle]

"sumbudy get my _______*ouffff* beer"

[ReformedBeckite]

When cats purr and paw you they are just checking you out for the best spots for steak.

[BreezyDog]

From earlier on FR:

Funny dog video

[Natural Law]

"I'm sure as the dog enters starvation mode, he'll do the same."

....only if there is anything edible left after the cat eats you out of convenience.

[He Rides A White Horse]

LOL...

[Politicalmom]

Don’t make me go hunt up all the “Dogs eat dead owner” stories. PLEASE. :p

[mel]

watch it later

[BreezyDog]

watch it NOW!!!!!

[Outlaw Woman]

*sigh* This conversation bores me!

[EinNYC]

Bearshouse, have you tried www.petfinder.com? They have zillions of pets, including dogs, that desperately need homes. Even purebreds.

Examples:

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/10359849 spitz

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/10734932 spitz

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/16356895 spitz

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19586987 border collie

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20343168 border collie

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/19973756 border collie

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20467151 border collie pup

http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20467230 border collie pup

and dozens more.

[Slings and Arrows]

[patriot08]

We have a cat that will growl when the doorbell rings. LOL

[patriot08]

I used to have a little white Eskimo spitz female.
Smartest dog I ever had.

Also had a yorkie. Dang, those things are expensive now!! I'd like to find a silver chinchilla persion kitten. Anybody know of any for sale near Corpus Christi, Tx? .

[patriot08]

If anyone on this thread thinks that dogs aren’t man’s best friend.... Try the following test.....

Lock your dog and your wife in the trunk of your car for one hour....

After the one hour is up, open the trunk and see who’s happy to see you....

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LOL Now THAT’S funny.

[patriot08]

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One of the most adorable videos ever; dog and cat love set to a great old song:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytedC1heY_8&playnext=1&list=PL1CB202EAD3A44E0E

(Go ahead. Click. You’ll never regret it)

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[MountainDad]

We have a cat that will growl when the doorbell rings.

That's cool! Never heard of that before from a cat.

[Joe 6-pack]

WOOOF!

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[patriot08]

[Borough Park]

Cats are disgusting and selfish creatures. It is little wonder that they are the favored pet among liberals.