Cats. heir smarter, more independent, far cleaner and dont slobber all over you nevermind smell like crap. You dont have to walk them or scoop up their poop orworry about them attacking someone. They keep your home free of pests and are real fun to watch. Of course they spend most of their time sleeping. But even this is good as they put out a calming karma. Also if a cats affectionate ro you its because it loves you not because it wants some food. They can survive quite well without you unlike a dog.Though they do get over affectionate when you go to feed them rubbing all over your legs.