Talking of cats, there are fifty-nine different breeds of them. They belong to Felis silvestris catus subspecies, which are mammals. Cats are domesticated carnivores that are generally small in stature and feline. There are evidences showing that man has kept cats in his association for 3500 years to keep mice and other rodents at bay to protect grains. No discussion on dogs is can probably be an exaggeration. Man has long acknowledged dogs of all breeds as his best companion. But there is no denying that you need a pet as a companion, for work, for herding or even plain time pass. http://msnty1.wordpress.com/2008/09/11/cat-breeds-and-names
Cats, cuddly and cute as they are, have a feminine aspect to their character. Even in a male character, they are a female entity. Cats are incapable of labor much unlike other domesticated animals. Rather, they are perceived as toys. Several myths surround cats, which include cats as having nine lives. Another popular myth goes somewhat like this: stepping over a cat brings bad luck. Nevertheless, cats have mysterious attributes to their lives. Another attribute of cats is their night vision is better than humans’ are.
Dogs, on their part are capable of hard labor and integrity to their masters. Dogs are carnivorous like cats and are very ferocious in obeying their masters. Although dogs cannot recognize colors, they memorize things by their smells. You can groom dogs to suit every utility. Dogs infected by rabies can transmit it to humans by biting. Some of the bigger and stronger dogs can escape from their leash, too.