Here are a few points that show dogs are better than cats for human nature:
1)Dogs don't need litter boxes. They can be house trained and most can stick to a schedule. They can use the yard or do their business during walks around the neighbourhood. You only have to pick up the poop, not the urine the way you have to do with litter boxes. And as for the poop, you can simply use poop bags on walks and a poop scooper in the yard. Cleaning up poop may not be fun, but many think it's the lesser of two necessary evils.
2)There's only so much play you can do with your cat. Many cats love to play with string toys and they'll bat their little cat ball toys around, but it's almost like they're humouring you. They can play on their own, not just with people.
Dogs absolutely love to play, and it's often interactive play that they want, especially with you. You can play fetch with a ball or a disc. You can enjoy an exciting game of tug of war . You can play chase in the yard. If your dog gets along well with other dogs, you can even set up a doggie "playdate" with another pup. Just make sure both dogs are healthy and will get along.
3)When it comes to introducing new people, pets, or items to your home or moving to a new house, cats generally need more time to adapt. They don't automatically trust that all is well. They want proof first. Most dogs take their cues from their owners. If you're cool and calm when that new baby comes in your door, chances are that your dog will be, too. Of course, some might not be quite as accepting of strangers.
4)Try to control a cat and you might hear the tiny sound of kitty laughter. Most cats will go where they want to go, jump where they want to jump, scratch where they want to scratch, and mark whatever they think needs marking. Then there are those hairballs, which are most easily found when you're barefoot in the middle of the night. Yes, dogs can cause a whole lot of destruction, but you can usually crate train a dog and keep him and your home safe and secure while you're away. Most crate-trained dogs consider their crates to be their own special places. Try putting a cat in a crate or behind a closed door and you'll have one unhappy kitty. Corrective training and a stern voice can have a lot of power over a dog.
5)Okay, cats can technically be trained, but even cat lovers admit that it's not usually as easy as training a dog. Even food-motivated cats will soon tire of training sessions and walk away. Or, they'll just smack the food out of your hand and eat it anyway. In general, cats train us humans better than we could ever train them.
On the other hand, most dogs actually enjoy training. It seems to give them a sense of purpose. It's a job, and most dogs love to work. Plus, many dogs are highly motivated by food and attention. They'll gladly sit, stay, shake, lie down, and roll over in exchange for a delicious reward. Dogs seem to display a sense of pride when they've done a good job.
6)It's not in a cat's nature to defend you or your home. Cats are more likely to run and hide when faced with trouble. On the other hand, most dogs will instinctively protect their owners and their territory. They'll bark or growl to alert you to the presence of strangers, and many will even scare off intruders. Dogs can sense our fear and they'll respond if they think we feel threatened. A large dog with a loud bark may seem like the better watchdog, but small dogs are sometimes even more alert when it comes to detecting outside noises. The little ones may not be able to physically fight off intruders, but they'll certainly alert you about the danger. And many would-be intruders will avoid contact with any dog for fear of being bitten, no matter what the pup's size. No offense, kitties, but protection is not your specialty.
We have a big all white cat that protects a small kitten that we just found. A neighbor's dog was trying to harasss the kitten and we heard our big cat say, "I don't know who you are. I don't know what you want. If you are looking for ransom, I can tell you I don't have money. But what I do have are a very particular set of skills, skills I have acquired over a very long career, skills that make me a nightmare for dogs like you. If you let my friend go now, that'll be the end of it. I will not look for you. I will not pursue you. But if you don't, I will look for you, I will find you, and I will kill you."
still 'data"
"data"
I think you mean very individual specific cases.
I already provided some data that demonstrates cats can and would prevent harm to human beings, let alone other animals.
I don't care about your personal anecdotal experiences; it is the bigger picture that is under debate here.
I too could do the exact same. It proves nothing, we need statistical data for this. A dog is more likely to defend you from a physical threat than a cat, i don't care what you say. You would need data to change my personal experience.
https://listverse.com/2020/10/21/10-heroic-cats-who-saved-lives/
https://cattime.com/lifestyle/22025-8-hero-cats-who-saved-their-owners-lives
https://www.boredpanda.com/hero-cats/?utm_source=duckduckgo&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=organic
Cats are as compassionate and understanding as dogs. The above three links are only a few examples of cats doing heroic things for human beings.
Cats definitely are less likely to help a human than a dog. There's a reason we hunted with dogs and not cats. No one has a "guard cat". Dogs are also smarter. Get him zing!
Dogs are definitely better than cats.