A lot of people are pretty stuck in their “cat person” or “dog person” identities, and it’s not surprising why. Each of these species is so different, but so awesome in their own ways. For instance, some dogs love water while most cats hate it, and cats love sitting in boxes while some dogs will just shred them to pieces. The list goes on (and on and on…).
From meal time to play time, below are 13 instances that show how cats and dogs act totally different from each other. Whether you’re a dog or cat lover (or both!), it’s their silly quirks and special demeanors that make us love them so much!
1. Meal time
As long as it’s edible (and sometimes, even if it’s not), dogs will scarf it down in t-minus 2 seconds.
But cats are a little more…particular.
2. Play time
Dogs chase tennis balls:
Cats chase…well, anything that moves:
3. Bed time
Dogs take up this much space:
And cats take up this much space:
4. Watching you
Dogs will follow you everywhere:
But cats take a more subtle approach:
5. Interfering with productivity
“Hey! Hey! Whatchya doin’? What’s that? Can I help?”
“Zzzzzzz…”
6. Swimming
Some dogs will jump right in:
While most cats won’t:
7. Getting into trouble
Dogs are indifferent to anything gross:
While cats take a more sassy approach:
9. Making messes
“I thought you were never coming home, so I freaked out!”
*Shrugs*
10. Playing with boxes
Dogs will rip them to shreds:
And cats will…sit:
11. First thing in the morning
“Wake up, human!”
“Admire me–I’ve just gotten my beauty sleep.”
12. Performing tricks
Dogs can get, well, creative:
And cats remain graceful ladies and gentlemen:
13. Identifying ourselves as being a “cat person” or a “dog person”…
How “cat people” see dogs:
How “dog people” see cats:
But at the end of the day, no matter who your furry friends are, their cuddles are equally gratifying:
Dog cuddles:
Cat cuddles:
