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Midnight Writer

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9. Just an observation. In my home, cats and dogs and humans live together. The cats have it made.

Reply to TexasTowelie (Original post)

Fri Dec 1, 2017, 01:27 AM

Dec 2017

They kill the mice, and they only do that because they want to. There are a lot of ways to measure intelligence. I would guess achieving a state where someone tends to your every need while you do whatever you feel like is a sign of superior smarts.

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Are Dogs Brainier Than Cats? Yes, Says New Research Out Of Vanderbilt [View all] TexasTowelie Dec 2017 OP

In my experience, I think it depends on the individual Rhiannon12866 Dec 2017 #1

It's a little bit too early to tell, TexasTowelie Dec 2017 #2

I guess I'd better be prepared Rhiannon12866 Dec 2017 #3

solitary animals vs pack animals. different wiring required nt msongs Dec 2017 #4

As a cat person, I will of course defend the stance that cats are smarter. PoindexterOglethorpe Dec 2017 #5

My cats are smarter than me n/t hibbing Dec 2017 #6

Is this really you TexasTowelie Dec 2017 #7

No comment hibbing Dec 2017 #8

Just an observation. In my home, cats and dogs and humans live together. The cats have it made. Midnight Writer Dec 2017 #9

I agree. TexasTowelie Dec 2017 #10

I remember another study a while back that showed cats have better smell and sound senses... TreasonousBastard Dec 2017 #11

Brain size... Duppers Dec 2017 #12

Another thread & article on this... Duppers Dec 2017 #13