Animals·Posted on Jun 11, 2014Why "Cat People" And "Dog People" Don't Actually ExistOh you're a _ _ _ person?! End the exclusion!by Andrew ZieglerBuzzFeed StaffLinkFacebookPinterestTwitterMail I'm sure by now, you've heard somebody say: "I'm a cat person," or "I'm more of a dog person." Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF It's a war that's been waged since the beginning of time. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF On average, "dog people" have been known to be more social, more outgoing. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF While "cat people" have been known to be less social, more introverted. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Dogs are loveably dirty, highly social, and perpetually excited. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Cats are fastidiously clean, fiercely independent, and constantly curious. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF But are dogs and cats really all that different? View this vine on Vine vine.co Jindos are a breed of dog that are avid climbers, much like cats. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And Basenjis groom themselves (and each other), and don't bark. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Alternatively, Turkish Vans are a cat breed known for their loyalty to their owners and their love for swimming. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF While the Manx is a breed that is known for their social tendencies, their ability to respond to commands, and their love for playing fetch. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Some cats get walked. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Some dogs can be trained to use a litter box. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And who says cats aren't great pets for socialites? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Social people go out a lot, and cats can be left alone for hours at a time. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF And there is no greater homebody buddy than a dog. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Most importantly, contrary to popular belief, many dogs and cats love each other dearly. Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF If they can get along, why can't we? Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF So the next time someone tells you they're a _ _ _ person, tell them you're an animal person! Tap to play GIF Tap to play GIF