Dog vs Cat
Dogs and cats are domestic animals belonging to different species. The cat belongs to the feline family, and a dog to the canine family.
One can come across many differences between a dog and a cat, including its physical features, nature and character. Well, one difference that can be noticed between a dog and a cat, is that the former are pack animals, and the other is more of a loner. As a pack animal, the dog loves company, and will never feel bored if one spends lot of time with it. On the other hand, cats love to spend a lot of time alone.
When talking about the sound that they produce, the dogs bark, growl and woof. On the other hand, cats just meow or purr.
Another difference that can be seen, is that dogs need a lot of space, and they love to run around. On the contrary, cats are very happy in small spaces.
Dogs need to be cared for, whereas cats are independent animals.
When looking at the nature of dogs and cats, the former loves to please you, but the latter always love to please themselves. Well, dogs are more affectionate when compared to cats. Dogs will wag their tail, and even their whole body, to show affection. A cat will only show affection by allowing you to scratch it behind the ears.
Unlike dogs, cats are lap animals. A cat will tolerate being smooched, but, on the other hand, you will be smooched by the dog!
Another difference that can be seen, is that dogs are happy to see you when it is awaken from sleep, but a cat will just pretend to be sleeping, even if you try to wake it.
Well, dogs are your friends during the night. They scare away intruders, whereas cats will just run for cover.
Summary
1. A dog is a pack animal, and the cat is a loner.
2. Dogs bark, growl and woof. Cats just meow or purr.
3. Dogs need to be cared for, whereas cats are independent animals.
4. Dogs are more affectionate when compared to cats.
5. A dog scares away intruders, whereas a cat will just run for cover.
6. Dogs need a lot of space and they love to run about. On the contrary, cats are very happy in small spaces.