cats rather than dogs

"with the last point you made "A dog would sacrifice its life just to save its owner" you are making a point that says that dogs are more selfless than selfish. One of the most important things in life to keep in mind is that you matter more to yourself than others. Dogs don't value themselves (witch I think proves cats are smarter) if what you are saying is true." My opponent seems to misunderstand the meaning of the word "selfless". The fact is that just because someone or something is selfless, does not mean that he, she or it does not value there own life, it simply means that he, she or it values the life and safety of its master so much as to sacrifice its own life. "To "A dogs bark could be heard for miles unlike a cats meow" that's what I don't like about dogs. In the middle of some random night (burglar or not) WOOF WOOF WOOF!!!" This statement is rather surprising as many people would appreciate the alarm. As for barking in the middle of the night, Its all about training. If you train a living thing whether a dog or human, it will act in accordance to its training. However, if you do not train it, then it will act according to what it believe to be natural behavior. (ex. Rebellious teenagers) "Dogs can easily kill people. Hipotheticly you're dog kills some one (pretend its a bigger breed) you're dog gets euthanized, and you forever have on you're mind "My dog killed some one"" once again it comes down to training, if you train your dog or any pet for the matter, it will not attack anyone unless Threatening. If someone were break into your home and your dog kills the person, then it will not be sen as a crime because the dog was simply protecting both you and itself. "Congrats Mr Sherlock Holmes you figured out how many dog breeds their are. However you're not thinking about big cats (tigers and lions)(bears are not dogs)" This statement is irrelevant to this debate. When i stated the differences between different dog breeds, i did not mean wild dogs but rather domestic dogs. Unless my opponent can prove that there are drastic differences between cat breeds, then this statement will remain irrelevant which in turn would make his entire cas irrelevant to the debate. "Sry about that any way, cats can clime trees. this only makes them better animals not pets" This is simply a trait. Dogs have a better defense mechanisms (bigger canines, claws and superior speed and size) which makes them better suited for survival (better animals.) "cats can make the most comforting sound in the world purring. Its like a fan helping you sleep" I highly doubt that cat would purr for the sole purpose of putting someone to sleep. In terms of sounds, dogs can howl which can be seen as a "majestic" sound. 'and you're point "They are incredibly loyal unlike cats who seem to be more independent, rely on their owners for companionship" maybe cats love you more than dogs but have an odd way of showing it. we shall never know" This statement supports my case that cats are independent and cannot show there affection. This also means that the owners will never be able to tell if there cats love them or not. "dogs have worse breath, and you CAN be too loyal.' cats could have bad breaths too, its all about care. In conclusion, dogs are superior to cats ion any manner possible which makes them in general better animals and pets.