Lots of people would say that dogs and cats are basically the same animal, but they actually have a lot of similarities and differences. Dogs have been the go to house pet for years and years now, while cats being a very common house pet as well.

When it comes to having a dog as a house pet there are many things that you need to take into consideration. They are full of energy and show lots of unconditional love. Dogs show their love by doing lots of things like laying with you, licking you, and wagging their tails. Dogs are also great with kids because they are very gentle and playful around them. Dogs are also great at being protectors and guard dogs. You can train your dogs to protect you and your house when you are home or are not home.

There are also many different perks when it comes to you owning a cat as a house pet as well. Cats are typically better for the smaller households because they tend to be more independent than dogs. Cats can go hours and sometimes even days without receiving any playful attention because they are able to entertain themselves. But when they are in a good mood they can create a very loving and playful atmosphere. Cats are also a very low maintenance pet which allows you to have more free time to yourself without having to worry so much bout your cats.

Now there are actually a lot of differences between the two types of animals. The main difference between them is their independence. The difference between the amount of maintenance that you would have to do as well. When looking for a pet, if you would like a workout buddy or a pet that is very active then a dog would be your best choice as a cat is more on the lazier side. Another difference between the two animals are the types of food the two animals eat. Cats need to ingest smaller and more frequent meals than dogs have to.

The similarities between the two animals are that they are both great at bonding. They both can be easily trained, and dogs and cats are born with built in hunting instincts. Another similarity between cats and dogs are that both of them have natural territorial instincts. Both cats and dogs rely on their own body language to communicate with themselves and other animals, as well as humans to.

Reflection:

Being able to use an organizational structure like compare and contrast is a great skill to have. Comparing cats and dogs is a very easy topic to explain, because there are a lot of similarities and differences between the two animals. Each animal offers unique qualities that help out different families lifestyles. Comparing and contrasting these animals can help pet owners decide which might be the best fit for their home. I know a few people who have cats as their pets instead of dogs and they love it. They like that their cat has more independence and takes less to maintain instead of having a dog. By having this independence and less maintenance allows cat owners to have more free time to go out and do stuff instead of having to possibly stay home and take care of their cat all day. But, this can also mean they may not be as openly affectionate as dogs, as they would show their love to you in other ways. In contrast, owning a dog is a lot more work. They require much more care and attention and are a lot more vocal and loving. People who own a dog tend to find themselves at home more hanging out and taking care of their dogs then cat owners. On the other hand both cats and dogs offer many similarities, including that they are both easy to training. You can bond with them very easily, and they also both rely on body language to communicate with their owners.