Which pets most people like, dogs or cats?

I grew up with a bird (my Mom wouldn`t let me have a dog), so I trained him to act like a dog. When I finally grew up & moved out, the first thing I did was go looking for a dog to be my companion. A few years later, my dog brought home a feral kitten, so now I have a dog & a cat. My first preference would always be a dog, but I do love my cat. Of course, my cat acts more like a dog (he does tricks & is very clingy, always wanting to know where I am & be petted).

It all depends on your living arrangements and how much time you have. A dog requires more attention and exercise. Cats are more independent. A dog will love you unconditionally, a cat may be moody and choose when it wants affection. Cats do well as indoor pets, dogs do better when they can get outside. I enjoy both dogs and cats.

there are more pet cats than dogs, but a cat owner is more likely to have more than one cat than a dog owner is likely to have more than one dog. I have a dog, but the household has 3 dogs because we each have a dog. Having said that, I have a BUNCH of cats.