For men living alone who are struggling with the question of 'Dog? Cat? Which one? What should I do?' about living with a pet, here is some easy-to-understand advice from me, who lives with seven of them.

"I'm thinking of getting a pet, but should I get a dog or a cat?" I am often asked this.

To be honest

either one is fine

.

Living alone -> Cat

Living with two or more people -> Dog

is what I think from a bird's-eye view.

However, I had cats when I was little, but since I started living alone, I had a dog first, so honestly, the cat that came later felt like, 'Wow, this is so easy'.

So, here are the pros and cons of each, roughly.

Dog

Pros

・Obedient

・Very affectionate

Cons

・Walking them is tough

・Training is demanding

Cat

Pros

・No need for walks

・Generally speaking, you can leave them alone. Training is also easy

Disadvantages

・Regardless of whether they are long-haired or short-haired, they shed.

・They are fickle; they are only affectionate when they feel like it.

Is the above helpful? Or rather,

it's the exact opposite, isn't it?

However, if you are prone to loneliness, I think a dog is better. Your return time will be determined by their walks. In other words, you can't just go out for drinks straight from work; you absolutely have to go home at least once after work for their walk. Also, training them initially requires a lot of patience.

Conversely, with cats, you can just leave them alone. As long as you provide food, water, and keep the litter box clean. They learn everything on their own. (No joke)

I think you should just match it to your own lifestyle.

Now, as for what kind is good? I would like to answer by describing the characteristics of the breeds I have in my home.

(My home includes foster pets, and for some reason, I ended up with purebreds. However, I don't choose or reject any child that comes to me, whether they are mixed breeds or mutts. Honestly, sites like 'Pet no Ouchi', I want you to adopt them as foster pets, not from pet shops. Please take a look and consider it before you go. However, as I mentioned in my past articles, the barrier for single people is high.However, when you decide to keep one, please make the resolution to live together for 10 to 20 years! Do not abandon them easily! They are not objects; they are family!)

Characteristics of my dogs

・Pug (male)

Basically selfish. Needs attention. A child. Loves his master. Doesn't care about anything as long as he's okay. Basically, he only cares about himself.

・French Bulldog (male)

Patient. However, he has a surprisingly strong 'I'm the boss' attitude. Sleeps immediately. Always making 'snort, snort' sounds.

・Common traits of the two

They snore, shed heavily, and are extremely food-motivated. They get along with cats. However, once an owner keeps this breed, often called 'flat-faced,' they will never accept any other kind of dog.

Characteristics of my cats

・Ragdoll (male)

A solitary existence. Beautiful appearance. Dislikes being in groups. Comes to cuddle when everyone else is asleep. Okay with being held. Okay with dogs. Sheds a fair amount.

・Ragamuffin (male)

This is the definition of a stray cat. Interested in everything. Friendly to everyone. However, does not like being held. Does not get along with dogs. Sheds a massive amount of hair.

・Maine Coon (female)

Huge. Even though she's a female, she's huge. Close to a dog. Or rather, a dog. Very affectionate. Follows the owner around. Reacts most to moving objects. Plays with water. Okay with being held. Okay with dogs. Sheds a massive amount of hair.

(The photo shows her with a summer cut)

・Scottish Fold (female)

Small. Doesn't come to cuddle. Or rather, when she does, it's on a whim. She is so quiet compared to the other cats that you might not even notice she's there. Doesn't shed. Whimsical in every way. Does not like being held. Okay with dogs.

・Birman (male)

Small. Somewhat affectionate. Doesn't shed. Despite being a cat, he has no selfishness. Okay with being held. Okay with dogs. In fact, he sleeps in the crate with the dog.

What do you think?

So, here are my recommendations.

Dog: French Bulldog or Pug

Cat: Ragdoll or Birman

These are my picks.

For dogs, I think it comes down to your preference for their faces.

For cats, these have the best overall balance.

The basic commonality is that males will be affectionate.

But you know,

once you start living together, they are all adorable.

So, how about you, on the road to being complicated.

Well then.