Funny why dogs are better than cats

In need of a friend? Look no further than your local shelter. Dogs will always be down to go for a walk, run around the back yard or receive some pets. They also improve the health of the owner, encouraging them to spend time outside lightly exercising. Dogs like to do weird, random things that will never fail to put a smile on your face. Your dog will probably spontaneously decide to run laps around your house.

Your dog might choose to chase their tail at times. Your dog might even try to eat some grass. Are these things weird? Do you want a giant dog , a small dog breed , or something in between? Would you like a herding dog with endless energy or a cuddly lapdog? Perhaps a well-balanced mixed breed is your preference. Mutts are not to be overlooked! There are even some low-allergen dogs for the mildly allergic. There's a type of dog for just about any household. The term "man's best friend" exists for a good reason.

Dogs have been domesticated for at least 30, years or more. Dogs have been the faithful companions and loyal helpers of the human race throughout history.

The bond between humans and dogs is unmistakable. Cats seem to know that they were once worshiped as gods. Perhaps they resent the fact those days have ended.

They may still be holding it against us. I think it's fair to say that a dog's human is the center of his universe. A cat is the center of its own universe. We humans are merely orbiting servants willing servants, of course. Comparing dogs and cats is like comparing apples to oranges. Each species has its pros and cons, and both are special in their own ways.

This age-old battle of dog people versus cat people doesn't really need to continue. Can't we all just get along? Cats and dogs can learn to live happily together. Why choose? Just get both! Breitenbuecher, Christina et al. Canine Genetics And Epidemiology , vol 3, no.

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Cat allergies are twice as common as dog allergies. According to the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, an estimated 10 percent of people are allergic to household pets.

And cat allergies are twice as common as dog allergies. A cute pooch is a natural conversation starter. Walking down the street with a dog naturally attracts people to you and provides a real ice breaker. If you have anxiety around people and want an easy way to make some new friends, a dog might be the answer.

If you do have a dog, check out your local paper or Meetup. Or just head to your local dog park, and strike up a conversation. Good news for anyone with epilepsy or other seizure disorders: Specially trained seizure-alert dogs can detect an oncoming seizure 12 to 15 hours before it even happens.

Sure, you have to clean up after your dog. Both studies concluded that laughter is a social interaction. Laughing reduces stress and gives you a higher quality of life. Our dogs are partners with us and help us to laugh making them better than the grumpy cat equivalent. Harvard University partnered with other academic institutions around the world to publish a series of studies scientifically proving how dogs provide human-to-human friendships.

Of course, dog parents already know this, and probably already know why dogs are better than cats. People meet people while walking their dogs and are far more likely to befriend the people they met while walking or visiting parks.

When was the last time you walked your cat? There are also have been numerous studies showing dog ownership makes you seem more approachable and friendly. Researchers from a separate study surveyed 1, Match. The studied showed women were twice as likely to be attracted to a guy because he had a dog, and also twice as likely to judge their date based on how they reacted to their dogs.

Ouch, get a dog! Dogs making people more social and adventurous is also evident in dog meetups. Many cities have social media pages, dog bars, and even apps dedicated to getting dog owners together. Everyone knows dogs have the best nose! Dogs like Bloodhounds possess up to million olfactory receptors compared with about six million in humans. With a process called imprinting dogs are able to sniff out different chemicals present in ovarian cancer.

Researchers spread the scents gathered from an ovarian tumor on a blanket. They have the dog target each scent over and over again. Each time, they reduce the size of the blanket, and increase the scent. Once the dog has mastered this, they remove the blanket entirely. Scientists are using this data to build a device that will sense cancer. The chemical the dogs gravitate toward the most will be the chemical they base their sensor design on.

Everyone who has ever owned a dog can attest to this. Dogs need walks. Most of us get home at the end of the day and hit the couch. But after a few whines and earnest looks from Fido we take a nice healthy walk around the neighborhood. A study published in the National Institute of Health showed that older people with dogs covered an average distance of a mile daily. The study also found that dog owners with a backyard spent an average daily duration of minutes walking the dog.

A study out of the University of Tokyo showed that cats actually do know their name and have the ability to come when called. They choose not to.

Cats have selective hearing, just like your kids. The study analyzed how cats responded to hearing the voice of their owners compared to the voices of strangers.