The author provides a humorous account of why he believes dogs are a superior pet to cats by contrasting their differing personality traits.

New Zealand photographer.

Overture -- There is a dog for everybody -- Dogs are man's best friend -- Dogs are social; cats are sociopaths -- Cat people and dog people: a study in contrasts -- Cats are not without their charms -- In praise of dogs -- The best and worst thing about dogs -- A breed apart -- Epilogue.