[CheshireTheCat]

I thought some of us might have a need for a break and some light-hearted humor. I hope I don't start a war.

I've notice that far, far more Freepers have cat-oriented screen names than those that have dog-oriented names. I'm not even sure I've come across a Freeper with a dog-oriented screen name, unless unbeknownst to me they picked the name of a pet dog.

I'm not sure what it all means, if anything.

[Reddy]

What if you like both, but have neither? ;)

[Kriggerel]

Yeah, don’t even have to read it.

More of the usual: dogs and dog people rule, and cats and cat people suck.

Predictable as rain.

Which, of course, makes those of us who have BOTH messed up in the head, I guess. :P

[duckman]

An old saying and true. Dogs have owners and cats have a staff.

[BereanBrain]

WHAT THE heck? I have 3 “real” dogs, not yappy runts, American Foxhound, Catahoula, and a Springer Spaniel, and 4 cats - One Tiger, One Orange Tabby, one Long Haired, and one “Garfield” old fat man.

So, am I confilicted? Also, BTW, one cat thinks he’s a dog, and one dog has adopted 2 of the cats as littermates.

Life is more complicated (and more interesting) than stereotypes.

[laweeks]

Cats are the other white meat!

[pepsionice]

I fail to see where this discussion is going.

[yarddog]

I am a dog man but I like kittens too. I have several cats who visit every few days. They do keep the rats away.

[Tarasaramozart]

Screen name from our first three pups - Sara Tara Mozart they live long in our hearts.

We have both currently; five dogs and our seven cat-crew is not three, one 19 year old, and two 3 year olds.

Hubby is more kitty-oriented, and I am more dog-oriented, but we are fluid and straddle the characteristics descried in article, which we thorougly enjoyed. Thank you!

[Steve_Seattle]

From the article: "Dog owners, much like dogs, will pretty much believe anything you tell them."

But what if dog owners disagree with that statement? Kind of a conundrum.

At any rate, the alleged differences between dog and cat lovers are only a matter of varying percentages, not absolute differences, and might partially be explained by the fact that cats are easier to take care of in urban environments, especially the high-density environments of major cities.

Some of the so-called variances in personality traits of dog and cat owners might just as easily be explained by geography.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I am 100% a ‘Dog Person’ but for SOME reason, people keep foisting CATS off on me, so I’ve had plenty of cats, too.

Current menagerie is 10 hunting dogs (kenneled, in their own building), two house dogs (a Beagle and a Basset Hound) and two indoor/outdoor cats (former barn kittens, ancestry is sketchy).

And a Mule. ;

[Buttons12]

I admire both from afar. For different reasons.
Haven’t the time to devote to a pet and not interested in sharing the close quarters of a vehicle with either species.

[Real Cynic No More]

It’s obvious that those of you cracking jokes never read the article.

[The_Media_never_lie]

When we speak of dog people, are we talking about dog faced pony soldiers?

[Exit148]

Yea for this thread!!

Cats rule and don’t tell them they don’t. They don’t listen because they don’t have/want to.

Dogs wave their tails because they are happy. Cats wave their tails to show their disposition.

[datura]

I’ve got a Macaw.

Please let me know the next time your dog or cat talks to you in English. (In context.)

[Trumpet 1]

Dogs are my friends. Cats are just simply a comedy show of female style behavior.

[Tennessee Conservative]

I have Mountain Feists (inside/outside dogs) so I don’t need cats. My Feists catch more mice and rats than any cat I ever saw. Besides, my two Mountain Curs outside would kill a cat.

[ml/nj]

So considering myself (dog person, if anything) and my left-wing sister (cat person:

1. There are more dog people than cat people.

Who knows?

2. Dog people are far more sociable and outgoing than cat people.

We're about the same.

3. Cat people are more intelligent than dog people.

About the same here. She got 800 on her Verbal. I got 800 on the Math.

4. Cat people are more neurotic than dog people.

I don't think either of us is neurotic.

5. Cat people are more likely to live alone and in apartments than dog people.

Neither of us lives alone.

6. Dog people are more likely to live in rural areas than cat people.

We both live outside of eastern seaboard cities.

7. Dog people tend to be more conservative than cat people.

YES, DEFINITELY !! !!<

8. Dog people are more obedient—just like dogs.

Hard to guage.

9. Cat people are more open-minded than dog people.

Maybe?

10. Cat people are more sensitive than dog people.

Hard to guage.

11. Dog people are more masculine than cat people.

Yes.

12. Dog people tend to tolerate cats; cat people hate dogs.

Not true for either of us.

13. Dog people and cat people have a different favorite Beatle.

I don't have a favorite Beatle; don't know if my sister does.

14. Dog people and cat people have a different sense of humor.

Probably true.

15. Cat people are more independent. 16. Cat people are more likely to be atheists.

YES !

17. Dog people are seeking companionship; cat people are seeking affection.

Not sure how to judge this one.

ML/NJ

[glennaro]

I got ‘em both: A cat who truly thinks he’s a dog (plays fetch; begs and does a few tricks; follows me everywhere around the house). A different type of critter, I suppose.

[ronniesgal]

i have 2 dogs/1 cat.
I don’t write songs about my cats purring, like some of ya’ll do tho.