Searcy, AR (LP) — Cats and Dogs are different from other animals on the planet. Cats like to stay by their owner and follow them around the house. Dogs will wag their tail and go crazy when their owner gets to the house that you live in. one major difference between dogs and cats is the way they sound. The dog will bark, howl or growl, where as a cat meows or snarls. When giving warning signals, cats will often arch their back and the hair on their back may lift. Dogs will show warning by baring teeth and staring. The cat is a domestic species of small carnivorous mammal. It is the only domesticated species in the family Felicia and is often referred to as the domestic cat to distinguish it from the wild member of the family.
The dog is a domesticated carnivorous of the family candida. It is part of the wolf-like canines, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. Mrs. Farhatt says,”the oldest known pet cat existed 9,500 years ago. This interesting fact about cats is guaranteed to wow at your next dinner party. Did you know that originally it thought that Egyptians domesticated the cat? But in 2004, French archaeologists discovered a 9,500 year old cat grave Cyprus. This makes this the oldest known pet cat and it predates Egyptian art about cats by over 4,000 years. Cats spend 70% of their lives sleeping. If you thought cats spent a lot of their lives sleeping, you’d be right. According to Veterinary Hub, cats actually spend 70% of their lives sleeping, which works out to around 13-16 hours a day. It’s a cat’s life. A cat was the Mayor of an Alaskan town for 20 years. An orange tabby cat called Stub’s was the mayor of Talkeetna, a small town in Alaska for 20 years. He had several uncontested elections and although he didn’t hold any legislative power, he was loved by locals and tourists alike. The record for the longest cat ever is 48.5 inches. Domestic cats are usually considered to be quite small and dainty creatures. But did you know the world’s longest cat was Maine Coon named Stewie, and was measured at 48.5 inches? Whereas, the record for the tallest cat belonged to Arcturus at a whopping 19.05 inches tall. Those are some big cats. The richest cat in the world had 7 million.”
The richest cat in the world according to Guinness World Records is Blackie. When his millionaire owner passed away he refused to recognize his family in his will and instead gave his 7-million-pound fortune to Blackie. Cats walk like camels and giraffes. Have you ever noticed that cats walk like camels and giraffes? Their walking sequence is both right feet first, followed by both left feet, so they move half their body forward at once. Camels and giraffes are the only other animals to walk this way. Isaac Newton invented the cat door. The scientist is the most famous for calculated gravity, but it’s also believed that Issac Newton invented the cat door. How stuff works writes that when Newton was working on his experiments at the University of Cambridge he was constantly interrupted by his cat scratching at the door. So he called the Cambridge carpenter to see two holes in the door, one for the mother cat and one for her kittens. Apparently these holes can still be seen at the university today.
It takes eighteen muscles to move a dog’s ear. Mrs. Stafford says, “In my experience, cats are more independent and aloof than dogs. They can be just as protective, but it shows up as jealousy. Cats require less intentional physical exercise. They do not require walks, but they do need indoor play areas, or else your couch will pay the price. Cats also seem predisposed to the disposition they are going to have. No amount of training seems to change that. I have had both as pets and dogs are definitely different. They require more training if you want a dog that can be kept indoors and well behaved.
I have always found the fact interesting that says cats used to be worshiped as gods in Egypt. I believe they remember that deep in their DNA somehow, thus having the attitudes they have now. Cats and dogs can live in the same home together but they have to be introduced to each other when they are both small or you must introduce the puppy to an adult cat. If they grow up together, they usually will be friends. Most domestic cats will have 4-6 kittens. More expensive breeds can have more kittens per litter. The number of pups in a litter depends on the size and breed of the mom. If she is a miniature breed, she may have 4 to 6, but sometimes as many as 8. Larger breeds usually have an average of 4.” Cats and dogs are way different than people in their own way. The average cat lifespan. Cats can live a long time. The average lifespan of a cat is about 15 years, so they often outlive most of our pet dogs. In conclusion, cats and dogs are the same and they are different in their own way.
