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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Had lots of different pets since I was a kid gold fish, hamsters, lizards, chinchillas. Got a cat seven years ago he’s a great character very independent can be very loving but on his terms and when he feels like it. Got our first puppy in September and it takes pet ownership to a different level. He is def one of the family so different to the cat he always wants our attention and is very loving. They are both great but the dog is our pet and the cat thinks he owns us lol |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I have six Maine Coons, so definitely a cat person. They come for walks with me and even swim with me. Anybody who thinks cats aren't loyal should watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftIRIPcsqxo |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"German Shepherd Momma here! Doggos each and every time!
Awww. Me too  "
Awwwww mine is 5 and a complete cunt! But I love him....
His best friend is a Rottie called Rocco who is also a cunt! But they look cute curled up together!  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Dogs are always pleased to see you.
Cats can't be trusted"
Seen a thing about that, basically the modern hounds have evolved to show loyalty to humans.
Puppy dog eyes is a real thing that has evolved for their expression
It comes from the domestication of them for around 20 thousand years or so, cats only have about 3 thousand years, so are naturally less interested in humans. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cats.
We have just rescued one, his owner doesn't love him and he's been on the streets since he was 6 months on he'll be 9 this year and now he's mine.
Warm dry home, lots of cuddles, 2 meals a day - he's a happy boy x |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Cats.
We have just rescued one, his owner doesn't love him and he's been on the streets since he was 6 months on he'll be 9 this year and now he's mine.
Warm dry home, lots of cuddles, 2 meals a day - he's a happy boy x"
This makes me extremely happy |
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By *harpDressed ManMan
over a year ago
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It comes from the domestication of them for around 20 thousand years or so, cats only have about 3 thousand years, so are naturally less interested in humans. "
I thought that was interesting so I went to see how much the lifespan might offset that. It appears that there have been updates - signs of cat domestication have been found at around 9,000 years ago, and the indicative dog domestication is given as about 14,000.
That's still a significant difference, admittedly, but as cats seem to live less than dogs (unless they're neutered, in which case it's not going to be an evolutionary factor), there shouldn't be that much in it in terms of "total generations since domestication".
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It comes from the domestication of them for around 20 thousand years or so, cats only have about 3 thousand years, so are naturally less interested in humans.
I thought that was interesting so I went to see how much the lifespan might offset that. It appears that there have been updates - signs of cat domestication have been found at around 9,000 years ago, and the indicative dog domestication is given as about 14,000.
That's still a significant difference, admittedly, but as cats seem to live less than dogs (unless they're neutered, in which case it's not going to be an evolutionary factor), there shouldn't be that much in it in terms of "total generations since domestication".
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Could it be because dogs are descended from wolves, which are pack animals, whereas most wild cat species are solitary? |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Had both, like both. The dog was my shadow and I couldn't bear trying to replace him after he died. Ragdoll cats are very affectionate and almost dog like, follow you everywhere and are very affectionate but best kept as house cats. |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"Had both, like both. The dog was my shadow and I couldn't bear trying to replace him after he died. Ragdoll cats are very affectionate and almost dog like, follow you everywhere and are very affectionate but best kept as house cats."
Love
Ragdolls are beautiful |
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By *manaWoman
over a year ago
Basingstoke |
"Side note..
I bought the cats for the dog as he was lonely.
Awwww...do they love him"
They are mean to him, they antagonise him then run onto the stairs as they know he cant get there  |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Side note..
I bought the cats for the dog as he was lonely.
Awwww...do they love him
They are mean to him, they antagonise him then run onto the stairs as they know he cant get there "
Sounds like fun |
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By *aitonelMan
over a year ago
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It comes from the domestication of them for around 20 thousand years or so, cats only have about 3 thousand years, so are naturally less interested in humans.
I thought that was interesting so I went to see how much the lifespan might offset that. It appears that there have been updates - signs of cat domestication have been found at around 9,000 years ago, and the indicative dog domestication is given as about 14,000.
That's still a significant difference, admittedly, but as cats seem to live less than dogs (unless they're neutered, in which case it's not going to be an evolutionary factor), there shouldn't be that much in it in terms of "total generations since domestication".
Could it be because dogs are descended from wolves, which are pack animals, whereas most wild cat species are solitary? "
Partially yes. That is why they were easy to domesticated in comparison to cats.
But also just the way they were domesticated and bred. It was to work along side man, they love having a job to do (individual basis of course, some lazy dogs out there). Cats were bred to go it alone and catch rodents, left to their own will to do the job.
Over time cats have become more sociable but still far from the levels of dog sociable. |
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By *m3232Man
over a year ago
maidenhead |
"I have six Maine Coons, so definitely a cat person. They come for walks with me and even swim with me. Anybody who thinks cats aren't loyal should watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftIRIPcsqxo"
What’s the Maine coon like had Persian all my life now have a rag doll who is awesome. But a Maine coon or Norwegian forest cat is looking interesting. My only worry is with the size of them are they going to hunt and bring back big presents lol. |
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"Side note..
I bought the cats for the dog as he was lonely.
Awwww...do they love him
They are mean to him, they antagonise him then run onto the stairs as they know he cant get there "
Like siblings |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"I have six Maine Coons, so definitely a cat person. They come for walks with me and even swim with me. Anybody who thinks cats aren't loyal should watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftIRIPcsqxo
What’s the Maine coon like had Persian all my life now have a rag doll who is awesome. But a Maine coon or Norwegian forest cat is looking interesting. My only worry is with the size of them are they going to hunt and bring back big presents lol. "
Maine Coons are very big, very friendly, and far too intelligent sometimes! Other than that, they're fairly normal cats so yes, they do hunt and catch when they're bored. One of mine used to stalk bear cubs in the woods Fortunately, none of them has ever dragged one through the cat door |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Had both, like both. The dog was my shadow and I couldn't bear trying to replace him after he died. Ragdoll cats are very affectionate and almost dog like, follow you everywhere and are very affectionate but best kept as house cats.Love
Ragdolls are beautiful "
Very affectionate and entertaining too. I have a couple of 7 month olds tearing about the place now, but they will crash soon... |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
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"I have six Maine Coons, so definitely a cat person. They come for walks with me and even swim with me. Anybody who thinks cats aren't loyal should watch this video.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftIRIPcsqxo
What’s the Maine coon like had Persian all my life now have a rag doll who is awesome. But a Maine coon or Norwegian forest cat is looking interesting. My only worry is with the size of them are they going to hunt and bring back big presents lol.
Maine Coons are very big, very friendly, and far too intelligent sometimes! Other than that, they're fairly normal cats so yes, they do hunt and catch when they're bored. One of mine used to stalk bear cubs in the woods Fortunately, none of them has ever dragged one through the cat door "
Haha |
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By *amissCouple
over a year ago
chelmsford |
"Had both, like both. The dog was my shadow and I couldn't bear trying to replace him after he died. Ragdoll cats are very affectionate and almost dog like, follow you everywhere and are very affectionate but best kept as house cats.Love
Ragdolls are beautiful
Very affectionate and entertaining too. I have a couple of 7 month olds tearing about the place now, but they will crash soon..."
Ash bless them
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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It comes from the domestication of them for around 20 thousand years or so, cats only have about 3 thousand years, so are naturally less interested in humans.
I thought that was interesting so I went to see how much the lifespan might offset that. It appears that there have been updates - signs of cat domestication have been found at around 9,000 years ago, and the indicative dog domestication is given as about 14,000.
That's still a significant difference, admittedly, but as cats seem to live less than dogs (unless they're neutered, in which case it's not going to be an evolutionary factor), there shouldn't be that much in it in terms of "total generations since domestication".
Could it be because dogs are descended from wolves, which are pack animals, whereas most wild cat species are solitary?
Partially yes. That is why they were easy to domesticated in comparison to cats.
But also just the way they were domesticated and bred. It was to work along side man, they love having a job to do (individual basis of course, some lazy dogs out there). Cats were bred to go it alone and catch rodents, left to their own will to do the job.
Over time cats have become more sociable but still far from the levels of dog sociable. "
Wolves haven't developed the same gene as domestic hounds and dont show the same interest or loyalty as them for that reason. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Cats! I love dogs, but cats are much more entertaining.
Are you going to curl up on my lap and purr away or are you going to go for my jugular? I like being kept on my toes  |
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By *s_macWoman
over a year ago
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I like both, but cats come top for me.
I love their sass and their independence, I’m lucky in that I have two very affectionate cats and I wouldn’t be without them. I (half) joke to my kids that I’m going to home an extra cat every year |
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I like both but have to like cats as I have a local one that visits most days. She sleeps in the garden if its warm enough. If cold, she scratches at the window to come in for some fuss and a sleep! I managed to track down the owner who knows she wanders and does go home. |
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, but I've always liked cats more anyways. 
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