Cats are Superior Pets to Dogs

I find many of her points valid and with good merit, and while I enjoy her company and don't mind her being African-American, it is clear to me and her record of 8 wins and 1 loss that she purposely seeks newcomers to take advantage of those in whom may not have practiced debating on this site before. For this, she should be ashamed. tulle makes a wonderful point on the diversity of dogs both in shape and personality, and I agree with this. The greater diversity of people (who like dogs) simply fits better with a greater diversity of dogs, and this leads me to a point I'd like to make about the emotional predisposition of those inclined to like a dog or cat better. The "Dog or Cat Person" mentality often tells alot of the individual in question. As humans we simply seek out characteristics in these two animals that they can identify with and are more compatible in the fashion, so when we tend to look at the idea "Diversity fits a greater demographic of dogs" then we come to the natural conclusion that it simply would not matter at all is you don't have a tendency to like dogs (diversity argument is not applicable to the demographic in question). As a formal approach I will cite the Humane Societies statistics in whether or not someone chose to have a pet (one or the other, not both). "Thirty-nine percent of U. S. households own at least one dog. Thirty-three percent of U. S. households own at least one cat. " [1] Why would more people own dogs? Because they are dog people. What does this have to do with the thesis of my debate? Little more than a footnote over a thesis that has next to nothing to do with my proposition: Cats rule and dogs, while very cute and I have the utmost respect for dogs crapping on your lawn constantly, are simply an inferior pet on a personal basis. This is not a demographics debate as quantity does not mean quality. I think that tulles comments on "dogs specifically being shown" to be natural anti-depressant refers to my above point on the personal factors of owning one dog or another. The University of Texas conducted a study in which a very general statistic shown "Dog people were generally about 15 percent more extraverted, 13 percent more agreeable and 11 percent more conscientious than cat people. Cat people were generally about 12 percent more neurotic and 11 percent more open than dog people. " [4] When you combine this aspect with the link provided that "Specifically dogs . .. " that her "citation" actually doesn't say "Dogs are better natural anti-depressants" and so I'm confused as to why you would even provide it then essentially not state "more than" or why the point would even be brought up at all. The University of Texas study shows a greater correlation of extroverted behavior in dog owners and other factors which tend to give a correlation to a healthier mood in dog owners, however any statistics or science course will tell you "Correlation does not provide a causation", especially an aspect in which the predetermination of an animal is selected that by the personality in question. The requirement to walking a dog and the exercise which helps depression is a non-direct application as the exercise helps, not the dog specifically and your just being cheap. Your presumption of "specifically dogs" is simply unfounded, and I demand an apology for cat owners everywhere because they are really sensitive. More people are allergic to cats than dogs and I'll take this as a general health topic, if not for the redundancy by which tulle attempts to make her case. Indeed, even in the long run if you wish to have kids or if have others come over this will cause problems. If you want to make this argument it is very valid, so I only wish to present the case of hygiene of which applies to all that cats are cleaner than dogs [2], they wash themselves daily when you have to give your dog a bath and thus, while all subjective considerations are . .. considered (I'm a great writer), you cant possibly say you prefer the smell of dogs. If you do you are some sort of weird, perverse person and you probably tried to have sex with your dog at which point you need to jail. In addition, dogs carry more insects on their fur due to both lifestyles and biological factors by which tulle thinks I don't have proof, which I do in that cats are naturally insect repellent. [3] *shades*Proof of cats being funnier than dogs are self-evident, and the majority of people would agree that "funny" is good, and a probable argument vs your unfounded anti-depressant effect. I don't need proof that cats are funnier than dogs because all you need to do is go on Youtube and compare and contrast how many more videos of funny cats are on and the quality of the lulz. Most of Earth's rocks are sedimentary, however is this inconclusive because I didn't count every rock on Earth? Pssh! The cat in the video I provided this round is completely pwning the dog . .. How embarrassing! . http://www.youtube.com...So as far my point in regards to cats innate superiority goes in theme with dogs spiritual weakness, a quite self-evident and frankly embarrassing aspect of dogs in that they need constant affection and love in order to be well-adjusted. tulle believes this is exactly why humans benefit from dogs more than cats however needing someone else for your own self-esteem and approval is pathetic beyond belief and ultimately corrupts the individual and their personal strength, which then leads them to working at Walmart. Now, I don't want to turn this into a debate about the benefits of individualism, but along the evolutionary lines of cats and dogs and the mentality it takes for a spiritually beneficial life comes the need of personal respect in someone to tell someone else ****-off. The following is further proof that the superiority of cats as pets remains unmatched from a credible source: . http://www.debate.org...tulle is obviously gifted in her points and earns my respect of a worthy master-debater. I am glad she can take the time to discuss this responsibly, and I respectfully ask her to resign this debate as she has no chance. From reading her points I think she may kick baby kittens and I just want the violence to end. [1] . http://www.humanesociety.org...[2] . http://www.keepingitkleen.com...[3] . http://animal.discovery.com... [4] . http://www.utexas.edu...