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Asked by niamhgreene10 to Charlotte, Jo, Kevin, Louise, Valeria on 15 Jun 2012. This question was also asked by vickytheviking13.
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Kevin Mahon answered on 15 Jun 2012:
I’d disagree with saying that! Dogs aren’t necessarily ‘friendlier’ but I think they seek attention more readily and they more expressive at times!
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Joanna Cruden answered on 17 Jun 2012:
Dogs are decedents of wolves which are solely pack animals and loyal to their pack, we are the dogs pack and so they are loyal to us, and don’t forget that if a dog is not friendly or affectionate it is unlikely to be bred from or wanted as a pet so this behaviour has been bred out of the domesticated dog because humans want affectionate dogs in general (there are obvious exceptions but these dogs are usually mistreated or trained).
Cats are decedents of wild cats that are not all pack animals (eg, pumas) although some are (eg, lions) so some cats are more loyal than others depending on the genetics, on the whole cats live with us because we supply food and offer protection. If a cat shows little interest in us for some reason we are more accepting of it than we are if it is a dog, and that may be why this trait remains with some cats.
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niamhgreene10 commented on :
Thankyou very much!!! 🙂
lucyluvslemurs commented on :
whoa thats really interesting – i thought pets just got used to humans
oona12 commented on :
That’s really interesting because my cousin only bought a dog because she thought it would be more interesting and fun to have around because cats were really boring!!
Jo commented on :
Aww I don’t think cats are boring but I can see why your cousin would think dogs were more fun to have around, they are (I think) a better family pet 🙂
We have to get used to each other so in a way you are right