Dogs are more intelligent than cats. Scientists have proven through experiments that a dog's intelligence can reach the level of a 5-6 year old child, while a cat's intelligence is only at the level of a 2-3 year old child. Furthermore, comparisons of brain size suggest that dogs appear to be smarter than cats. Dogs can more accurately sense human needs and respond accordingly, while cats are far less adept at this.
Cats spend more time quietly than dogs. Cats like to hide or lie in one place, while dogs prefer to be active. Dogs adapt to unfamiliar environments faster than cats, so dogs prefer to be taken for walks by their owners every day, while cats prefer to stay in their familiar surroundings.
