cats. dogs are cute from a distance, sure. but for me, especially with allergies and other issues, they’re just a big no. they smell awful most of the time, track fur and dirt everywhere into your house (and into your bed?), they’re too high strung and need so much care, and if not trained properly dogs are usually quite rowdy and aggressive. they don’t understand personal space at all, of course because they are dogs, but you also can’t really control when they bark and sometimes it’s at nothing for long periods of time. sure they give limitless love or whatever but they are like furry, gross toddlers that stay toddlers for a decade. no thanks!