The cat resembles a woman while the dog has masculine traits of character. Here is a brief observation.

We always think of cats in the feminine, I suppose because they usually have kittens. And certainly the mother cat is the most love-able and human of all, a picture of softness and comfort and content. But apart from her lovely motherhood, the cat has many feminine virtues. She contrasts with the dog, whose virtues are masculine. Perhaps in nothing is she more feminine than in her preference for the reality of a thing over its appearance.

The dog pretends much more than the cat. He pretends that he does not see the big dog across the road, or that he wants to fight; all the time he is dying to see his mistress to call him off. He pretends he hates the stranger ringing the bell, and threatens him with all sorts of noises he never means to turn in action. The dog behaves courageously because he dislikes being laughed at. Thus, he gets credit for more courage than he actually has; he bluffs to keep the enemy away.

  

The cat does not put an empty appearance of ferocity. She is not ashamed to show her fear and runs off when she can, reserving her courage till the last step in feminine desperation. The cat is not hypocritical like the dog. She never tries to conceal her fear.

 Dog and man behave bravely because they think they ought, cat and woman because they must. Dog and man display their courage, but are bravest when they cannot reach the enemy. Neither cat nor woman makes her courage conspicuous; she keeps it for where danger is greatest.   

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  • Sharif Ishnin on Mar 20, 2010

    Some even say that dogs are playful all the time while cats have their mood swings like the woman.lol.

  • giftarist on Mar 20, 2010

    Very interesting share, friend. Thanks!

  • tasha kazuki on Mar 20, 2010

    The cat’s sensuality and ferocity can really be associated with women.

  • Joie Schmidt on Mar 20, 2010

    Unique perspective.

    Blessings.

    Sincerely,

    -Liane Schmidt.

  • standingproud on Mar 21, 2010

    and all dog owns look like their pet ha ha ha

  • Hepsi.M on Mar 21, 2010

    very interesting thoughts,nice article

  • qasimdharamsy on Mar 21, 2010

    Nice piece….

  • simplyoj on Mar 21, 2010

    Very unique point of view. Nice article and good illustrations.

  • thestickman on Mar 21, 2010

    this is true..

  • Olivia Van Logum on Mar 21, 2010

    Absolutely loved this article – really interesting observations and I totally agree with your comments.

    Well done!

  • Alive11 on Mar 21, 2010

    Very Impressive write

  • Mike1229 on Mar 21, 2010

    Very interesting thoughts!

  • tatikos on Mar 21, 2010

    ineresting… i am about to buy one but i do not know which ??:)

  • Shamyl on Mar 21, 2010

    @ tatikos

    Personally, I like dogs because they are the most faithful, playful creature and love the owners. On the other hand cats are selfish and they only love places.

  • Geomorphosis on Mar 21, 2010

    Good post my friend. Some very good points here. Personally, I also like dogs than cats.

  • maranatha on Mar 22, 2010

    Unique perspective! Perhaps that is why more women than men like cats?

  • joyhyena29 on Mar 22, 2010

    very nice^^

  • TS Lewis on Mar 22, 2010

    Love your perspective. Do not forget about cats’ claws either.

  • deep blue on Mar 23, 2010

    Nice analogy. I like it.

  • darren15my on Mar 24, 2010

    Well, agree with you. Prefer Dog over Cat. As you have mentioned earlier, Dogs are faithful and obedience to their owner…. While cats have this kind of “ego” thingy.. :D .. just my thought…

  • Linley Alexander on Mar 25, 2010

    I really liked this a lot. A very enjoyable read, written beautifully, kept my attention. It was interesting, and very true, all the way through. I love your writing!

  • PR Mace on Mar 25, 2010

    As someone who only has dogs, I feel like I am more like my dogs. I love to find trouble but you always love me anyway.

  • lillyrose on Apr 2, 2010

    Meooooowwww :-) great post! I think I am more like a cuddly canine!

  • Starpisces on Apr 25, 2010

    Very interesting analogy betwen cats and dogs!
    :)

  • zoeyclark on May 9, 2010

    This is fun. I never thought it that way. A little stereotypical maybe but still clever and fun.

  • Vinod P on May 29, 2011

    Thanks for posting excerpts from Katherine Wilson’s essay “The Cat”. Could you direct me to (a link / pdf / scanned version) the original? I studied this as part of our English prose anthology quite a few years back.

    thanks,
    Vinod

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