Yep the dogs protect your yard, house and your body. Loyalty unto death. Dog is God spelled backward. They've been protectors of men for eons.

My dogs protected me when a 60lb snarling asshole dog ran out from his yard and focused on me. The smaller alpha 15lb stepped in front of me while the 20lb slipped his leash and jumped the 60lb bastard and sank his little sharp teeth in it's neck. It retreated with my dog on his heels nipping. This dog also hates shitskins and growled at a spic who commented that lil' dog can't protect you. I had to drag him away from killing that spic. Cat would just go over and rub their legs. They have no loyalty at all.

Dog doesn't catch mice, instead chases deer away. Dog tries to steal food when nobody's looking, cat doesn't even get on the counter to try and lick butter. Cat cuddles with me in bed, dog would prefer to sleep on a cooling vent, selfishly blocking cool air to the room. Cat has soft, well-groomed fur. Dog needs a bath every other day or she smells like ass. Cat only scratches when necessary. Dog has no claw-awareness whatsoever. I could go on.