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The Battle of Cats vs. Dogs
Parade Magazine ^ | July 31, 2011 | Kalee Thompson

Posted on 08/02/2011 5:21:43 PM PDT by 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

(Excerpt) Read more at parade.com ...


TOPICS: Pets/Animals
KEYWORDS: cats; doggieping; dogs; kittyping
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To: Outlaw Woman
You know I was just kidding around...

I knew you were. Hanging by own rope.

21 posted on 08/02/2011 5:52:46 PM PDT by He Rides A White Horse (((((unite)))))
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To: Outlaw Woman

"sumbudy get my _______*ouffff* beer"

22 posted on 08/02/2011 6:00:43 PM PDT by Doogle ((USAF.68-73..8th TFW Ubon Thailand..never store a threat you should have eliminated))
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To: Natural Law

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


23 posted on 08/02/2011 6:02:22 PM PDT by ReformedBeckite (1 of 3 I'm only allowing my self each day)
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To: Immerito
From earlier on FR:

Funny dog video

24 posted on 08/02/2011 6:05:45 PM PDT by BreezyDog
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To: He Rides A White Horse
"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.

25 posted on 08/02/2011 6:17:14 PM PDT by Natural Law (For God so loved the world He did not send a book.)
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To: Natural Law

LOL...


26 posted on 08/02/2011 6:18:16 PM PDT by He Rides A White Horse (((((unite)))))
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To: Natural Law

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


27 posted on 08/02/2011 6:20:41 PM PDT by Politicalmom ("President Fox's vision for an open border is a vision I embrace"- Rick Perry)
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To: BreezyDog

watch it later


28 posted on 08/02/2011 6:20:41 PM PDT by mel
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To: mel

watch it NOW!!!!!


29 posted on 08/02/2011 6:21:38 PM PDT by BreezyDog
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To: Doogle

*sigh* This conversation bores me!

30 posted on 08/02/2011 6:22:26 PM PDT by Outlaw Woman (Palin/Perry 2012)
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To: Bearshouse

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.


31 posted on 08/02/2011 6:46:34 PM PDT by EinNYC
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To: Immerito; Slings and Arrows; Glenn; republicangel; Beaker; BADROTOFINGER; etabeta; asgardshill; ...

32 posted on 08/02/2011 6:48:56 PM PDT by Slings and Arrows (Would you like Satan fries with that?)
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To: MountainDad

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


33 posted on 08/02/2011 7:06:16 PM PDT by patriot08 (TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
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To: Bearshouse
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? .

34 posted on 08/02/2011 7:11:15 PM PDT by patriot08 (TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
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To: nevergore

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....

_______________________

LOL Now THAT’S funny.


35 posted on 08/02/2011 7:12:56 PM PDT by patriot08 (TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
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To: Immerito

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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)

.


36 posted on 08/02/2011 7:25:21 PM PDT by patriot08 (TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
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To: patriot08
We have a cat that will growl when the doorbell rings.

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

37 posted on 08/02/2011 7:28:08 PM PDT by MountainDad (Support your local Militia)
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To: AnAmericanMother; Titan Magroyne; Badeye; Shannon; SandRat; arbooz; potlatch; ...
WOOOF!

The Doggie Ping list is for FReepers who would like to be notified of threads relating to all things canid. If you would like to join the Doggie Ping Pack (or be unleashed from it), FReemail me.

38 posted on 08/02/2011 7:33:17 PM PDT by Joe 6-pack (Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
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To: Immerito
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39 posted on 08/02/2011 7:36:16 PM PDT by patriot08 (TEXAS GAL- born and bred and proud of it!)
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To: Immerito

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


40 posted on 08/02/2011 7:44:33 PM PDT by Borough Park
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