Man's Best Friend One of the most debated topics among pet owners has been the difference between dogs and cats. This is because each of these pets offers its own unique qualities that millions of people love. Having owned both dogs and cats for many years, I appreciate many of the different qualities of these two animals. Both display their own unique qualities that people need to take into account when choosing between them; However, I believe that dogs make the best pets because they are more social, more intelligent, and more loyal to their owners. The first reason why dogs are more superior than cats is because the dog is a more sociable animal. A dog's natural tendency is to be part of a pack, leading a social and extroverted life. Every day I come home from a hard day at college I know my dog ​​will be at the door ready to greet me with love. Dogs have been bred over time to assist people in hunting and other tasks. This causes dogs to be closer to the humans around them, who they see as a safe source of shelter and food. Cats are just the opposite when it comes to socializing with humans. It's true that a cat will be affectionate with people, but this usually means that cats only approach people when the feline wants something the owner has to offer it. Like any animal, cats want food above all, so owners will have to endure long periods between meals when their cat wants nothing to do with them. Rarely does a cat approach people who want to play, and I can never recall a cat dropping a ball at my feet and begging to play fetch. A cat I had in the past, with whom I tried to play by throwing a tinkling ball with a bell inside, but she only gave me a look that I trans...... middle of paper.... ..I was I was only gone for a few minutes. The dog vs. cat debate has been raging for a long time. Dogs are more affectionate and loyal pets than cats. I am convinced that dogs are superior pets to own because they will ultimately give back more in the long run than a cat ever will. This debate will continue to rage as long as the most popular pets continue to be the dog and the cat. There are many unique traits in each animal that make them good pets in their own way. I admit that I have only mentioned some of the most common traits that I prefer in dogs and some that I don't like in cats. Ultimately a pet owner has to choose the pet that compliments them. A cat is a perfect choice for people who want a low-maintenance pet that they can basically ignore and be ignored in return, but for people who want a loyal friend, the dog is the best pet..