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Tests so far are not capable of testing whether cats are smarter than dogs, and vise versa.
Cause and Effect experiments, such as a recent study using a baited string, have shown that dogs are smarter than cats. But the first issue is that this test does not test every capability of intelligence, and the second is that the test itself is inconclusive because strings interfere with cats instincts to chase tails. This is similar to chimps being able to do math using pictures, but cannot with food items, as they always choose the most amount of food instead of the answer to the math equation--Presented on National Geographic.
Another area I have seen is that cats have the ability to choose shapes, such as triangles, out of a bunch of circles, showing they have "grouping" intelligence. Cats are thought to be the only other species besides Primates to have this ability. And along with this, cats have been studied to have brains more similar to humans.
However, dogs have the ability to do tricks and learn commands from his/her master, and protect them in dangerous situations, while cats do not. Dogs also seem to have the ability to recognize themselves in mirrors.
But my belief is that it all comes down to the breed (genetics), as well as how they are raised. I have owned cats which are more trainable than dogs, but I often find that dogs have been breed to be trainable, where as most cats have not.
Overall, I think the smartest animals are those which live together in the same space, peacefully, that would otherwise be moral enemies in nature...meaning dogs living with cats increases the intelligence of both pets.
Dogs are smarter because they help the blind and help us be safe for sniffing out bombs and they help us herd so we don`t get hurt while trying to get the cow or sheep.
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Neither animal is any more intelligent than the other, comparing two different species and their intelligence level relative to another species serve no purpose. Cats and dogs have different thinking processes and different behaviors, there is no need to compare them to each other.
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∙ 13y agoThat's tough to answer. Many experiments find dogs are smarter because the cats fail it, but that's only because dogs are more social and seek to please their master, while cats do not. Because of this, it just adds to the debate. The actual answer is unknown, so call it a tie.
Kathleen Weller
actually both are smart. sometimes cats can be smarter than dogs, sometimes dogs can be smarter than cats. but if your dog is running into walls than yes a cat would be smarter than a dog in that situation.
Melanie Mathey
Dogs are actually smarter than cats. Science has already proven
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∙ 12y agoYes cats are smarter than dogs because studies show that cats have over 300 billion neurons in their brain while dogs only have a mere 150 billion.
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Yes, cats are smarter than dogs because cats are cleaner, cuddlier and they are just better. I also have 4 cats of my own.
Melanie Mathey
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Same person that wrote the first one cats are smarter and the know it! The 4 cats names are and i know you are all wanting to know Pepper Winston Pearl and Tootsie.
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Are dogs smarter than cats true or false?
true
What are the smartest cats and dogs in the world?
cats are smarter then dogs .
How much more are dogs smarter than cats?
Dogs are not "smarter" than cats. It's very hard to compare intelligence cross-species, but to the extent it can be done, they're of roughly equal intelligence. Dogs are better at some things and cats are better at others.
How many dogs and cats are cute?
I think both are cute. But i love cats more because they are smarter than dogs and I think that they are cuter than dogs. please also search 'How cute are Cats.'
What is the Special ability of dogs and cats to hear better than us?
There smarter
Is it true that cats are smarter than dogs?
No..Canids are somewhat more intelligent than felines.
What is a rabbits IQ Like are they smarter than cats but less smarter than dogs I know they are smart in their own way but I was wondering how smart are they?
A house cats is about twice as smart as a rabbit.
Are dogs smarter then humans and cats?
Yes and no. Dogs have larger brains in proportion to their body weight than cats, and are apparently smarter, as they are more trainable. Cats' independence is often mistaken for intelligence, but they do seem to have less capability to learn. Humans have much larger brains than dogs relative to their body weight, and are capable of abstract thought, and of planning for the future, something dogs are not. It is the fact that humans are so smart that has led them to make so many problems for themselves...
Which is smarter dogs or cats?
Even though I love dogs and cats, I think dogs are smarter. This isn't a fact though, I think dogs are smarter because they can hunt wild animals, do cool tricks, there smart (some) and save people. Why do you think dalmations are firefighter dogs and german shepards are police dogs? Cats are mostly cuddlers, they can jump high and stuff but they can't always firgue stuff out. So you test a cat or a dog if there smarter. It'll be Are you smarter than a dog or cat LOL :P
Are theos smarter than cats and dogs?
that depends. Sometimes theos can be wise about things but usually a theo is considered to be a grade lower in intelligence from cats and dogs
Are dogs smarter than chimps?
No. Chimps are smarter than dogs in just about all aspects.
Dogs are smarter than cats you fool?
While dogs are smarter than cats in many ways, cats also have their smart points too. Dogs are smart at working in groups, but cats are smart in working as an individual. Dogs also tend to be easier to train with tricks, but cats are also less picky, and are smart enough to be outside on the street alone. There is no proper judgment of the smartness of dogs and cats contrasted.
