Cats Vs. Dogs: Who Wins The Internet?

By Shivam B

Which is better: cats or dogs? This is one of the biggest debates in the pet world. Well, it turns out that internet users like to see pictures of both! The Internet Cat Video Festival was one of the most popular events held at SXSW Interactive. It ended up attracting over 5,000 attendees, and millions more online. But does this mean anything for our fur babies? Is there any hope for either side to win the internet war? Read on to find out which animal gets more of the love from social media and your favorite websites.

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Cats are the winners when it comes to social media. They have a whopping 44 million more followers than their canine counterparts, and that’s not even including Twitter! With over 19% of all animal posts being about cats, they’re definitely dominating this round. The most famous cat on the internet is Grumpy Cat, with over 375 thousand followers and counting. The most popular dog on social media is Snoopy, with only 41 thousand followers, and that has nothing to do with his lack of skills in the kitchen!

Dogs are not so far behind when it comes to their representation on the internet. One of the most famous dogs on social media is… Well, we’ll let you find out for yourself!

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It’s a tie between cats and dogs when it comes to which kind of pet has more cuddles and love at home across the world. No matter what, we can’t ignore the fact that both are adorable!