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  • Greg May 19, 2012 @ 8:48 am | delete
    Mr. Cole half of that does not even matter in intelligence. More likely to have diseases? That is not in a dogs nature. They do not wash themselves by licking themselves. They used to wash in streams or lakes. Killing cats? First of all that could only apply to large dogs. Breeds such as chihuahuas could not harm a cat. Even the ones that do do it because they used to be hunters. They hunted for food and since it is much weaker they see the cat as a thing that they can hunt.Weight has NOTHING to do with it so lets ignore that. Dogs eating their own vomit? Well a dog isn't spitting our its own hair every couple of hours.
  • Mr.Cole May 10, 2012 @ 9:50 pm | delete
    I have a ryme about cats :D. My cat sat on a hat and fell on a mat, the mat bent and went, down and over the bed. It landed on a dog, who cried out yelp! The cat laughed with so much guilt that the dog went crying out the door!
  • Mr.Cole May 8, 2012 @ 8:07 pm | delete
    Im am outraged, how can you think dogs are smarter than cats. Dogs are nothing like cats since dogs are more likely to have diseases than cats since they stay clean and healthy unlike dogs which in true fact, dogs eat there own vomit :P. yuk gross! Cats are more cudly than dogs since they are smaller, easier to carry round and weigh less, way less than dogs do since they can grow very big. Dogs are cat killers and i believe that dogs should be kept in remote areas away from cats. Even though it is natures own making that dogs chase cats, well i disagree it should be changed. Dogs and cats should be separated from each other. As we know today cats are running scared from the horrible beasts "dogs". Cats need to be free from danger and dogs are a very big threat to cat kind. It is so with my opinion that dogs are dumber than cats, since cats are smarter than dogs. If you have any comments id suggest you leave a comment to explain your story.
  • glutenallergy May 8, 2012 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    I never thought about our cats being lefties or righties before! I'll have to pay attention to figure it out.
  • ZodiacImmortal May 7, 2012 @ 1:10 am | delete
    I think my Sully is a lefty though she's female (but named after the lead singer of the band godsmack
  • Vikki_w May 5, 2012 @ 1:06 am | delete
    Nice debate by the way, very interesting
  • Vikki_w May 5, 2012 @ 1:05 am | delete
    Cats are smart, just that sometimes they do not like to follow orders
  • Nightcat May 2, 2012 @ 2:33 pm | delete
    Awesome and entertaining. Thanks!
  • Buster the tuxedo cat Apr 24, 2012 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    CATS RULE DOGS DRULE!!!! Cats are way smarter than dogs and who ever thinks dogs are smarter is just wrong. Look at cats actions and dogs actions. Cats will be smarter!
  • bah bah bah Apr 24, 2012 @ 9:49 pm | delete
    Yes everyone who thinks dogs are smarter, well there stupid. CATS RULE DOGS DRULE!!!!!!!!!!!
  • Spency12 Apr 21, 2012 @ 12:37 pm | delete
    This is a great lens! I'm new to squidoo and did a lens on dogs vs cats a few days ago. Please check it out and let me know what you think! Again very fun lens:)
    http://www.squidoo.com/the-purrrfect-battle-people-always-bark-about-cats-vs-dogs
  • rantheman1 Apr 9, 2012 @ 11:42 pm | delete
    Great lens! Cats are smarter, btw!
  • SRitchieable Apr 8, 2012 @ 7:22 pm | delete
    Some people say Napoleon (Bonaparte I 1769-1821) was a 'cat hater' - not true! He simply didn't have time for a pet cat, when he was ruling an empire. Cats like to think from a comfortable seat - like someone's lap - whereas Napoleon was always pacing his study, or traveling or generally on his feet. Cats probably found him as incomprehensible as he found them! But this is different from being a cat hater; in exile on St Helena Napoleon I adopted a stray cat he called 'Ben'. He (Napoleon) had time to sit on St Helena, so here was a lap for Ben (to likewise sit on). This is not to say you can't keep a cat if you're trying to run an empire so much as to say: Napoleon's style and a cat's clashed and sometimes that can lead to misunderstandings. Mutual understanding is needed on both sides!
  • LordNefarious Apr 5, 2012 @ 1:41 am | delete
    very fun lens, well done :)
  • ForestBear Mar 21, 2012 @ 6:19 pm | delete
    Well done for attracting so many passionate pet lovers. Super fun lens, thank you
  • Celticep Mar 20, 2012 @ 10:53 am | delete
    I love and own both, they are each smart in their own way I guess :)
  • susieface Mar 12, 2012 @ 12:24 pm | delete
    I have and love them both equally. Dogs wear their hearts on their sleeve. Cats are more subtle and sarcastic. I have written an article online called, "The Top Ten Reasons Dogs Are Better Than Cats." - Which the cats immediately hacked. You can see it here:
    http://www.dogsandcatsgohollywood.com/articles_detail.php?id=4

    Thanks for the fun lens!

    Ted
  • nancy Mar 11, 2012 @ 1:04 pm | delete
    dogs are smart but unfortunetly cats are much smarter why
    they can use a toilet
    they're independent
    they groom and are very clean creatures
    infact it has been scientifictly found that cats help your health and decrease illness
    they're fury and relieve stress just by stroking them
    they think befor doing something too
  • PTurner56 Feb 25, 2012 @ 5:00 am | delete
    I see this is where all the passionate pet lovers have gone! Great lens!
  • ThatCharlieCat Feb 24, 2012 @ 12:33 pm | delete
    I completely agree that Cats are smarter than dogs :-) Meeeow
  • Human owned by 3 cats. Feb 12, 2012 @ 1:16 am | delete
    I happen to prefer cats to dogs for a number of reasons, but I will admit that dogs AND cats are smarter than humans.
  • grannysage Feb 9, 2012 @ 3:49 am | delete
    Well this certainly stirred up a heated debate. But there is only one right answer. I asked my two cats, Wiley and Lady Ghost, what they thought. They looked at me as if I were stupid. Cats, of course. Why do you even bother to ask.
  • passionatehouseremodeler Jan 27, 2012 @ 11:35 pm | delete
    Fun lens! I love my cats! They are independent and very smart. One of them speaks to me with his very expressive eyes. The other is very verbal, and we have conversations.
  • Lindrus Jan 26, 2012 @ 12:46 pm | delete
    Totally agree that cats are smarter! Like your lens!
  • josie Dec 8, 2011 @ 8:30 pm | delete
    this is something i learned cats are leaders dogs are followers and leaders ARE SMARTER!!!!!!!!!! leaders (which are cats) make their own choices and are independent it`s better to make your own choices then follow someone around and do the EXACT same thing as them (which dogs do). here is a saying. cats rule and dogs drool think hard isn`t it true if you think it`s false think harder, cats can also open boxes doors etc. some cats have amazing stories such as dewey the library cat and leo the maginficat. have you ever heard of a dog that lived in a church or library.dewey was one of the worlds most famous cat. still don`t beleive here is some more reasons.
    –According to researchers, the feline has 300 million neutrons in its cortex, the “thinking part” of the brain. The canine, just 160 million.

    –The cat brain and the human brain are much alike. Scientists at Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine say cats and humans have the same kind of lobes in the cerebral cortex and the feline brain and the human brain function similarly, conveying data via many identical neurotransmitters.

    And now for a less scientific fact:

    –To do their business, dogs depend on humans to walk them. Cats, on the other hand, can learn how to pad into the bathroom and use the toilet. Furthermore, some feline fans claim their genius kitties have learned how to flush. (I must admit that my cats have never mastered this –but they are great with the litter pan and are smart enough not to use it if the thing is dirty. They sit and stare at it. Then they stare at me until I get the message. Pretty intelligent.

    How are “cat smarts” defined by the experts?

    Wikipedia, the online encyclopedia, defines cat intelligence as the capacity for thinking, problem solving and reasoning. Intelligence also is measured by the ability to develop and use tools, learn new behavior and apply previously acquired knowledge. The bathroom/toilet business previously mentioned is just one example of the cat’s amazing ability to figure things out and learn new behavior. Here’s another: My big black cat, Tony, quickly learned how to open a big wardrobe closet by using tools (paws and claws) to work on the door and pulling . So, I secured the handle with a big bow. Tony watched. Tony reasoned. A little later, I saw him stand on his hind legs, grab one end of the bow and untie it.

    I also have watched my cats figure out how to retrieve things from difficult to reach places. If one method fails, they don’t keep doing it, they learn from experience and try something else. Then if everything their furry heads can think up fails, they’re smart enough to meow at me to step in and help.

    Intelligent felines are very successful at training their owners. My Gatito, for instance, has taught me to play fetch with him by dropping a small ball at my feet and staring up at me so sweetly that I just have to toss it for him to retrieve. Missy has trained me to sit down on the couch with her whenever she meows in a certain way and glances over her shoulder as if to say, “Time to pet me.” Of course, to be honest, I don’t know if Missy would take to jumping through a hoop like a talented circus dog , not even if I offered her a treat as a reward. But that doesn’t prove she isn’t smart. Hey, she knows she will get the treat anyway. So, why put forth the effort? Better to just sit down, purr and wash
  • kengibbons4 Nov 17, 2011 @ 3:35 pm | delete
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  • hobersmith Nov 16, 2011 @ 5:38 am | delete
    I think that they are both intelligent in their own way. They are adapted to live in different environments and that is why we think that one may be smarter than the other.
  • bames24 Nov 15, 2011 @ 3:21 am | delete
    I love animals... and I would certainly love to have some cats but my canine babies are just not too feline-friendly ...
  • Frankster Oct 22, 2011 @ 11:39 am | delete
    I love cats and dogs both. I don't really care which is smarter only that they all find a good forever home full of love and respect. Both species deserve it. I did love reading the answers above. Excellent and thoughtful lens. Blessed. Bear hugs, Frankie
  • Vladi Oct 14, 2011 @ 3:25 am | delete
    I STILL say that cats are smarter than dogs or anything else
  • KokoTravel Nov 6, 2011 @ 7:24 pm | delete
    Of course you do Vladi... you're a cat!
  • cocoa235 Dec 7, 2011 @ 8:36 am | delete
    i so agree cats are way smarter than dogs because you dont have to give them a bath and there eayer to take care of. i now that because i have 8 cats
  • The_Philologist Sep 16, 2011 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    Eh... dogs are obviously smarter in every way. Some people consider cats smarter because for some reason there seems to be an idea that sociability is inversely proportional to intelligence -probably because within the context of human society, it's easier for a smart person to survive as a socipath and a dumb person has no choice but to conform-, and cats are, by all measures... well... self-centered, mean-spirited a**holes.
    'Course, the exact opposite is actually true: social animals tend to be far more intelligent. Cats are smarter than dogs because they're independent? Well, amoebas are independent too... humans could never survive on their own in the wild. The point being?
  • watever my name is Sep 16, 2011 @ 11:27 am | delete
    ppl r retarded
  • blanckj Aug 10, 2011 @ 6:50 am | delete
    I love my kitty and she exhibits some pretty smart displays. I love how sweet she is and how she has always kept our daughter in her sights since we brought her home from the hospital. She still runs to check on her every time she cries. She actually plays with my daughters toys instead of her cat toys. It's pretty funny when I come home and the foam alphabet mat is taken apart and pieces strewn all over the living room. Blessed!
  • CatLover Aug 4, 2011 @ 1:49 pm | delete
    I think cats are smarter than dogs because they are more independent. Cats will be fine if you leave them alone for a few days, even if they are very attached to their owners. Plus, they are toilet trained. Also, it is proven that cat owners are smarter than dog owners. Follow this link for an article about it: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/science-news/7165164/Cat-owners-more-educated-than-dog-owners.html
  • DinaDLG Jul 8, 2011 @ 2:37 pm | delete
    I've had both and agree it depends on the animal as to it's brains. But on the whole, my cats have been smarter. When my dog had eye surgery, he got stuck with the cone on his head because he went behind the couch and didn't know enough to back out! Meanwhile my cats in the cone had it off and hidden. lol
  • CureRLS Jun 18, 2011 @ 9:43 pm | delete
    I love them both, but I am a bit partial to cats. Thanks for the fun lens.
  • pheonix76 Jun 6, 2011 @ 5:10 pm | delete
    You have received some very passionate opinions here! How we rate intelligence is usually always flawed -- there are too many intelligences that cannot be measured. For instance: certain birds migrate over thousands of miles and return to the same location year after year. They can also "make a living" in whatever niche they call home. Can you measure this intelligence? Nope. I think each species is intelligent in its own way, maybe just not by the "human standard." The human standard would tell us that dogs are more intelligent because we can train them, they help us out, and they are social. But we need to remember there are many ways to rate intelligence. Okay, rant over! You have a fun debate here. :)
  • JoyfulPamela Apr 1, 2011 @ 5:26 pm | delete
    Very cute discussion! I can't answer right now because Angel (doggie) is at my feet and Sebastian (kitty) is on my chair, but I think they are both very intelligent creatures! =D
  • Cardtouche Mar 15, 2011 @ 12:42 pm | delete
    I've had dogs and cats and they are both clever in their own individual ways. I do think that different breeds are more clever than other breeds such as the collie and labrador - not too sure on the cat front; are siamese cats meant to be clever?
  • CruiseReady Feb 17, 2011 @ 8:42 pm | delete
    What a fun lens! Yes, I've noticed that my cat is left-handed.
  • saraih26 Feb 7, 2011 @ 5:24 pm | delete
    Cute topic!
  • AddaptAbilities Jan 4, 2011 @ 5:34 pm | delete
    In all honesty, I think cats and dogs are differently intelligent. Dogs are pack animals, which means that they can work with humans to learn various tasks. Cats are solitary hunters, which means they need to solve problems on their own (and I believe they've done much better at Skinner Box trials, but I can't seem to source that).
  • Karen Jan 2, 2011 @ 11:55 am | delete
    I believe they are both equally as smart in different ways. A cat thinks independently, and will do things because they WANT to...not because they are told to do so. I've trained my cat to come to me and to lie down by making it a positive experience. I also make sure i never scold him using his name (Chester) because I don't want him to associate his name with anything negative.
    He knows when he's doing something incredibly cute because of my response, and will do it over and over. Tell me that isn't smart...lol. He also lets me know exactly what he wants in a very verbal way...lol.
  • Chinajoy Dec 14, 2010 @ 11:32 pm | delete
    great lens...loved the photos!
  • TWOnline2 Dec 13, 2010 @ 10:50 pm | delete
    this lens brought back good memories
  • LifeSculptor Nov 23, 2010 @ 4:27 am | delete
    I love how you've got a debate going here. Great stuff.
  • Patrick Offokaja Nov 16, 2010 @ 9:29 pm | delete
    I think the posters that commented in favor of dogs brought up way better arguments than the cat lovers.
  • trotter2099 Oct 28, 2010 @ 1:09 pm | delete
    This is a great lens. Cats definately make great and usually entertaining pets. My two cats are not only smart, they are devious, they con food out of people. lol. My kitten walks up to guests in my house, looks really pathetic, holds in his stomache and then wimpers at them until they giv him something to eat.
  • CuteKittnx Oct 13, 2010 @ 1:48 am | delete
    Cats are sweet, affectionate animals and they do not entirely rely on you, but as for dogs... you need to bathe them and give them regular walks etc. cats are adaptable for patient people and are great at being independent. those who think dogs rule should research further about cats- they are keen and cunning animals and likewise, have famous ancestors!
  • JoanneOtt Oct 5, 2010 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    I love the posters! Sometimes dogs and cats are the best of friends.
  • mcochs Oct 3, 2010 @ 8:06 pm | delete
    Really nice lens! I love it! By the way, I have 6 cars!
  • Jodi_k Sep 26, 2010 @ 5:52 pm | delete
    Interesting about the lefty/righty thing. I've got a boy, I'll have to look closely to see which paw he favors.
  • Vladi Sep 20, 2010 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Dogs - I fail to see the attraction
  • Kylyssa Sep 28, 2010 @ 11:45 pm | delete
    Funny, but Fatbat agrees with you.
  • Sep 17, 2010 @ 12:45 am | delete
    It is dogs For me. a dog enhances all aspects of your life lets face it you can`t go for a run with your cat and it won`t protect you if someone breaks in and tries to steal your stuff :)
  • WindyWinters Jul 24, 2010 @ 5:44 pm | delete
    I prefer a cat to a dog so my preference would always be for a cat! Our cat was a great companion, knew his name and even loved going for car rides. Our poor dog was just a nuisance and was very hard to train and didn't like our children. I guess it depends on each individual animal. Just like people, some animals are a pain in the butt. :)
  • toptips2008 Jun 26, 2010 @ 3:18 pm | delete
    I think dogs is more smarter than cats, dogs training is more simpler than cats training, thanks
    Cat Scratch Disease
  • cassie Sep 14, 2010 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    Yes, it's been pointed out many times before that that doesn't make them smarter, thanks.
    It just means that cats won't do something just because you want them to. Sounds like humans, doesn't it?
  • eva May 18, 2010 @ 10:48 am | delete
    dogs are smarter and cats and cats are smarter then dogs depends on the animal smarts just like people some are bright and some are dull
  • jenna Jun 24, 2010 @ 4:51 pm | delete
    no your wrong their the same i say because dogs can do tricks so can cats sometimes a dog or cat can be better at somthing than the other cats are eseir to potty train their are many livsaving cats some cats are seeing eye cats or rescue cats well there
  • lasertek May 5, 2010 @ 2:58 am | delete
    Base on my experience, dogs are smarter than cats. My dog knows his name while the cat that lives with him doesn't even recognize the sound of her name when called. I don't know if my reason counts.

    I like this debate! 5*
  • carol Sep 14, 2010 @ 9:08 pm | delete
    I don't think that counts. How long has the cat had that name? Does his/her owner call him/her by it every time? If you don't train a cat to have positive associations with her/his name, to the cat, it'll just be a random bit of human speech.
  • jazz May 1, 2010 @ 11:46 am | delete
    cats are smarter but also mistycal mine walks over the house like an old maid searching for mice or snakes or sometimes just making sure that everything is fine she is NOT ANNOYING like dogs also in the morning she sits next to my little daughter to see how she is sleeping if she is ok or needs something...i dont have to walk my cat i dont have to clean her poop all over the house she knows what to do an she is mistycal we have so much peace in my home and good vibe since she moved with us .
  • terra Feb 23, 2010 @ 6:56 pm | delete
    i like both but i like same but dogsand smater diffent ways dogs pro protive can do tricks alaways by your side lick id your sad consthey save pepole live like batlo a husky wolf mix in 1925 the saved nome alsaka brought medicane sick pepole that rare diptore . they cam be poice dogs guide dogs miltary dog search rsuce dogs fire dogs water resuce dogs therpay dogs wildrenes search dogs snow dogs service dogs mecdial dective dog sled dogs ,sercutiy dogs so as you see dogs can stuff , ,have walk every day have pick poop and train ,when gone they sometimes destory stuff they eat anythingbrusing for some is fun some poodles komdors take fo ever dogs like chinlas dorbens are easy.cons:catslove sit in your lab ,easy to take care of, some cats very good with if allergic and kids get a sibrean they let dres them up and they if you pull there tailsthey dog like the fectch.cons they run away scathch you and just scaed and hide
  • WildFacesGallery Feb 7, 2010 @ 5:58 pm | delete
    Great lens. But there is no place in the debate for both are intelligent but in different ways. Which is of course how it is. :) Though my cat thinks he's smarter and my dog thinks cats belong outside.

    Seen this in the controversial lens thread and had to come take a look.5*
  • jakealoo Feb 3, 2010 @ 4:44 pm | delete
    Great Lense. I really like the debate module, perfect way to start of this lense.
  • crosscreations Jan 25, 2010 @ 11:33 am | delete
    OH what a fun debate this is! I've had both cats and dogs and like both, but from now on only canines live in my house. Definitely dig dogs. 5*s!
  • mrkat Dec 25, 2009 @ 4:58 pm | delete
    here are the smart cats i know
    speedy, minush, my neighbors cat, whiskers, tibbles(on clever cat), the school cat(near sunnybrae normal school)
    and smart dogs
    fox(my old dog), lasie(she looks like fox)

    so there are more smart cats than smart dogs
  • Ladymermaid Dec 6, 2009 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    I just stopped by to wish you, and those who surround you with love, a very merry holiday season. Many blessings in the New Year. (...and just between you and I, I also believe that kitties are smarter than puppies, but shhhhhh on that information!)
    Ladymermaid
  • Beast Man Oct 21, 2009 @ 7:24 am | delete
    So, we have big cats, but where are the "big dogs"? Hmm? Well...?

    Oh that's right, there aren't any. Lawlz! Dogs fail, cats win. The end.
  • Imagaydog Sep 14, 2009 @ 6:11 pm | delete
    Well, have you ever asked the question if your pet was Gay? You can find out at http://www.gaydogsunited.com it's a fun site for pets and their owners
  • Julien Aug 24, 2009 @ 9:28 am | delete
    Lets look first at the definition of intelligence which not many are intelligent enough to know...
    IQ is measured by how fast you learn and how well you retain that knowledge and last how well you use it...

    A dog will take months to potty train,a cat well you put the litter box there and instantly it knows what its there for and trust me they know well how to use it. :)
    My cats learn in seconds what a dog learns in months hmmm,even at only 2 months of age the cat knows how to use the litter box,at 2 months I don't even think a dog knows it exists.
  • skgandbbtk Aug 18, 2009 @ 5:49 am | delete
    wow, what a great lens. very informative. If you ask for my opinion, I think dog is much smart than a cat. Eventhough according to Chinese zodiac that I am a big cat. But I still think dog is much smarter.
  • Ana victoria Aug 8, 2009 @ 10:48 pm | delete
    Cats are smarter because I am a cat and I am writing this. Have you ever seen a dog write a message? I have, Its my buddy muka, sorry that I am writing it muka but It true that you are kind of stupid.
  • j_barnhart4 Aug 6, 2009 @ 9:55 am | delete
    I have 4 cats and one dog and I have to agee with you. Not only are they smarter, they are cleaner and less work. Great debate!
  • CoolFoto Jul 30, 2009 @ 8:01 pm | delete
    People really have different ideas on this subject. My Spaghetti lens that asks whether you use canned sauce or make your own has attracted interesting answers, too.
  • Travis Jul 28, 2009 @ 5:16 am | delete
    Do cat's risk their lives for their owners? No, they could care less. They shouldn't be even considered as pets. They come to you when they need fed..you feed them..then they are on their way..Screw that! Dog's will DIE for you! I'm so sick of hearing about the cat vs. dog debat. when dogs are obviously the best pet!!!!!
  • Tifftom Jul 14, 2009 @ 3:39 am | delete
    Cats are independant not "loners" because they do enjoy the company of their owners. Yet cats survive being alone better than dogs they will provide their own food if need be. Case in point my cat that killed 4 pet birds in a week even after we put a lock on the cage and hung it from the ceiling. Don't ask me how he did it. Someone mentioned that dogs always win in a fight, but put a cat up against an equal sized dog and see what happens. In fact I had a cat that scared the crap out of my full grown rottweiler who always had scratch marks on it's nose (from the cat). And I have always found it easier to train a cat than a dog. Once i tried to use dry kibble to lure my cat from under a bed and instead of coming out it used it's claws to scoop up a piece, instincts? I think not. Also yes cats LICK themselves but DOGS EAT THEIR OWN POOP that's gotta rank 10 on a scale of 1-10 stupidity. That and the time my dog brought home ANOTHER DOG'S PAW AS A CHEW TOY really has me siding with cat!!
  • Treasures-By-Brenda Apr 8, 2009 @ 7:46 am | delete
    Robin -- great pictures on this lens and great audience participation! Blessed by a brand-new Giant SquidAngel!

    Brenda
  • dc64 Mar 22, 2009 @ 8:16 pm | delete
    Great idea for a lens, and it's fun reading all the responses.
  • AdrienneJenkins Feb 7, 2009 @ 12:13 pm | delete
    It's gotta be cats. They seem to have a knack for playing it cool. But Then again I'm a cat mommy so I'm somewhat bias.
  • GrowWear Jan 26, 2009 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    I just love animals. They warm my heart!
  • mulberry Jan 15, 2009 @ 6:47 pm | delete
    That is a tough one, but I agree with Margo that it can depend on the breed of dog. I think "dog people" highly underestimate cats just because their behavior is different though...cats are definitely smart little creatures!
  • d-artist Jan 12, 2009 @ 9:00 pm | delete
    it's hard to say what smart means...cats are more independent then dogs...our feral cat (see my feral kitty lens) is the "smartest" cat I have ever run across, she amazes us how she figures everything out, the word NO is used once and that's it, she is amazing...5*
  • Margo_Arrowsmith Dec 4, 2008 @ 1:38 pm | delete
    It depends on the breed. I once read a study where they had taken several breeds and put a towel on their heads. Some got it off right away. The Afghan hound had it on its head an hour later! lol That is not a smart dog!

    I disagree with you, but this is a 5 * lens!
  • AshleyBretting-M.S. Nov 18, 2008 @ 5:36 pm | delete
    sweet fun cute lens! I want to lensroll you with mine, that ok? www.squidoo.com/houndsville
  • Michelle Nov 8, 2008 @ 8:58 am | delete
    My friend is a dog person, and I'm a cat person, and we argue about this all the time, and now we are arguing about who has better survival skills. I think dogs' intelligence matches humans and apes better in the sense that they are easily trainable because their logic works like ours. But, I think cats are wild animals at heart and will always be so, and therefore has better survival skills and take much creativity on the human part to train because their motivations are different than dogs and humans. Cats are smarter than dogs when it comes to getting what they need to survive. In addition, cats are intuitive and independent, and if you ask my mother, the one with the independence needs not defend her intellect. On"Geniuses are of course the 'smarter' ones/people? Yet their I.Q. will most likely NOT give them the adaptation skills to survive the wild, 'streets.'" Most geniuses have to learn street smarts while most other people instinctively have that one licked naturally.
  • Adnan123 Oct 14, 2008 @ 5:33 am | delete
    I say that Cats are smarter than dogs, because cats have some special qualities. Such as
    These are cute.
    These are innocent.
    These are fast.
    They climbing on the wall and tree very easily.
    These are related to the family of lion some how. ;)
  • CherylK Sep 12, 2008 @ 1:40 pm | delete
    I visited this some time back and voted but didn't leave a message...then I forgot it was here. So, just to tell you that it's a great lens and I still think cats rule.
  • cannedguds Sep 8, 2008 @ 12:10 am | delete
    Yep, I agree to that! Cats are way smarter than dogs! That's why my cute Pomeranian told me last night and he held up and showed me an encyclopedia that he was reading that showed how cats are smarter than her! But my Pomeranian is cuter than any cats! I even have her photos put in my Pomeranian checks and show the world how proud I am to have her one of my daughter! Yey!
  • SammytheCat Aug 5, 2008 @ 9:35 pm | delete
    Hey I'm a huge fan of cats too! Thanks for making this great Lens.I really enjoyed it. You might get a kick out of my blog about my cat, check it out if you want Sammy the Cat
  • alicia Jul 5, 2008 @ 11:09 am | delete
    cats are way smarter then dog because dogs poop everweare cats dig
  • scss Jun 29, 2008 @ 12:27 pm | delete
    My cats would definitely say they are smarter than the dogs here!

    What a fun lens - definitely a 5* ranking earned here!

    - Helene Malmsio
  • The_Homeopath Jun 27, 2008 @ 10:03 am | delete
    My cat thinks she can type and play the piano. Or maybe she just pretends to be not-so-good at it to fool me in to thinking that she's not plotting to take over the universe.
  • boodidyajump May 19, 2008 @ 4:40 am | delete
    Cats every time. Dulcie knows her own mind, knows precisely what she wants and exactly how to go about getting it. When she wants to sit on my bit of the settee, she couldn't make it more obvious if she turned to me and said "Get up, I want to sit there, now you've warmed the cushion"
    And what do I do? Why move of course! 1001cats.com
  • May 19, 2008 @ 12:07 am | delete
    I left my footprints here. Nice lens. 5 stars of course.
  • purple83 Apr 28, 2008 @ 12:44 am | delete
    great lens 5 stars
    please find time to check out my global warming lens going green just click my name

    thanks for a great lens
  • EliteClubs Apr 17, 2008 @ 11:17 pm | delete
    This lens is great, very informative, thank you.

    Eliteclubs
    Email Marketing Elite
  • JohannTheDog Apr 15, 2008 @ 5:20 pm | delete
    I left my mark (BOL!) Thanks for stopping by. Woofs, Johann
  • happy-jack Apr 7, 2008 @ 5:15 pm | delete
    Cats can be left at home for
    a few days, but they are sure
    glad when you come home.
    Thank you for a great work
  • JohannTheDog Mar 28, 2008 @ 7:49 pm | delete
    Interesting topic! But you know my answer - dogs are way smarter than cats! BOL! Thanks for visiting and adding me to your new fun group. Woofs, Johann
  • fanfreluche Mar 27, 2008 @ 2:10 pm | delete
    I prefer cats, I love them...but I am allergic to them and since I am not really a dog person I have to settle for a fish tank.
  • JustBon-Crochet-Designs Mar 26, 2008 @ 9:39 am | delete
    Great idea for a debate! With having 4 cats, there really is no debate for me though. Cats rule lol!
  • ols Mar 25, 2008 @ 3:57 am | delete
    Have to agree with the title. From my limited experience with dogs, cats are the smarter. Having said that I do love the guide dogs for the partially sighted - they are clever. Nice lens!
  • RinchenChodron Mar 14, 2008 @ 1:03 pm | delete
    If you like either cats or dogs you should really check out my lens on /www.squidoo.com/petcarekit">
    Emergency Pet Care Kits using natural essential oils.
  • BABYKITTY Mar 10, 2008 @ 3:44 am | delete
    Now with a name like mine, what do you think I'm going to say? Cats are the best, especially my blue-eyed Siamese.
  • BurpingRocks Feb 29, 2008 @ 5:35 pm | delete
    Dogs are way way better then Cats! aLTHOUGH I Love BOTH! plz plz plz go to my lens: www.squidoo.com/disneychannel plz plz plz leave comments and do the polls! Thnks! :)

    caroline12
  • The_Book_Garden Feb 22, 2008 @ 12:17 pm | delete
    What is happening in the dog picture? the 4th from the left on dogs being dogs looks a bit wrong, though could be a case of proving that you can get some really stupid dogs!
  • Music-Resource Feb 18, 2008 @ 12:18 pm | delete
    Hi rms, Let the games begin and the game is afoot. Dogs are great but cats rule. Fun debate lens and great topic choice :) ~Music Resource~

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