What animal is smarter dogs or cats

[TEB]

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As I put this down Duncan pup and boog the chocolate lab are digging a hole. A new best hole and Duncan stops and barks into the hole and boog and Duncan golden retriever pup start digging deeper.

And then I look and our indoor cats they are sitting on wall watching the boog and Duncan dig. And the cats are probably talking you know the planet Mars will be closet to earth in the next 15 years the month of October.

Is feline astronomy as I think cats come across as deep thinkers or K-9 hole digging the best new hole and barking into the new hole the science that we need

[LakeArenal]

1. Can't teach a cat to fetch. Can't teach a cat to go get Dad.

So, is teachable the same as smart?

Edit: I have a dog bias.

[TEB]

2. True

[bamagal62]

4. My cat fetches. My dog doesn't.

And, I’m serious.

[catrose]

12. I've had several cats who fetched and taught kittens to fetch

[bamagal62]

17. It's only my second of many over the

Years. My big black and white would fetch bottle caps. My Burmese will fetch most anything and wants to play the game for a long time. She also
Plays catch. And, she’ll let you know which one she prefers at the time.

[Phoenix61]

5. Cats aren't social animals in the same way dogs are.

I had a cat I taught to play fetch. She was very good at it. But she was a special kitty. I also had a guard cat. She would growl at the door if a strange car pulled up in the driveway.

[qazplm135]

6. funny

I've had two cats that loved to play fetch, at least as kittens.

They lose interest as they get around 18 months to 2 years though, but for about a year to 18 months, you throw a toy, they will absolutely go get it, and bring it back to you to throw again.

My 2+ year old will still bring a toy (usually a small ball) to the bed in the morning on occasion for me to throw and then she will bring it back for me to throw again, although not always in arms reach.

[efhmc]

7. Which proves the point that cats are way smarter. Who wants to wait on humans?

[LakeArenal]

16. Empathetic best friend type animals.

Animals that don’t say Fuck You with their eyes.

[3catwoman3]

8. 2 of our cats taught...

...us to play fetch. They each have different preferences for how they like to do it, and will show up with toys in their mouths and drop them nearby to let us know it’s time to play.

[tblue37]

11. I have had cats that love to fetch.

[cayugafalls]

19. Stash, my kitty years ago fetched Pull Tabs from beer cans.

She was awesome and would fetch anytime I had a beer. When I was gone during the day she would get pull tabs from the trash can and "stash" them in my bed under the blanket (hence her name).

Loved that cat. She would bring the pull tab to my feet and drop it then look at me. When I grabbed it, she would not take her eyes off the tab. I could throw it anywhere and she would get it every time.

I had another cat, Pixel, who did not fetch, but would come when called and jump in my lap. Pixel could also scare the heck out of me by just suddenly appearing out of nowhere, even if I was in a room with the door closed. The Cat Who Walked Through Walls was the inspiration for Pixel's name...

Cats are my spirit animal.

[procon]

21. My cat loves playing fetch, and he can also

catch cat treats (Temptations are the best!) tossed on the fly. He's very clingy, just like a dog, he follows me everywhere, gives sandpaper kisses and is cuddled up beside me now.

My dog is a Great Pyrenees, they are bred NOT to chase anything because their primary job is to serve as a livestock guardian and protect their charges from predators. Forget balls and chew toys. Even if I toss her a dog cookie she just casually strolls over to it, never runs to grab her treat.

[Baked Potato]

3. Love them both...

Both very smart, fun pets...

I edited out not very good first response. 😬😬

[relayerbob]

9. Than humans? Both

[dem4decades]

10. My dogs think i'm the greatest, they must be super intelligent.

If they're not the smartest i don't care. They're the best.

[TEB]

13. I agree

I love our boys

[Srkdqltr]

14. I think dogs and cats are smart in different ways as it should be.

Both are lovely animals. Your preference is yours. I'm more of a cat person.

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

15. They are both just as smart as they need to be.

They've been around much longer than we have, and they've figured out how to put us to use.

[TEB]

18. I joke

And when I posted this they’re so sweet

[cayugafalls]

20. Cats and Dogs are really smart. We wait on them, hand and foot.

The good people take great care of them and treat them likes kings and queens.

Your assessment of Dogs vs Cats seems spot on, cats as the thinkers vs the dogs being lovers of life that just do whatever makes them happy.

[CommonHumanity]

22. My dog has never fetched a thing in her life.

Fetch? Never! Does not compute. My Great Pyrenees wouldn't fetch if her life depended on it. She's a working dog and way too serious for silly games with people - silly games that serve no purpose. She knows how to prioritize her time and attention. Games aside, she is the definition of unconditional love. Love that is unearned and maybe undeserved but still flows like a river. She is my own personal buddha embodied and the epitome of humble gentle strength and power. I love my girl so much.

[Ron Obvious]

23. Controversially, dogs appear to be smarter

At least when comparing the number of neurons in the brain. Going from memory, I think dogs typically have about twice as many.

It's apparently because dogs use a great deal of brainpower being socialised with humans, reading our emotions, understanding our behaviour, etc, whereas cats just don't give a crap.