I think everyone knows my stance on cats so I'll just avoid that whole thing for now
Dogs are amazing. The quickness of learning and ability to put their learning into action says alot. I mean shit, if cats were soo much smarter then why don't the cops have a cat unit?

I have big dogs. Hell my dog D'Artagnan is only 7 months and he's already about 65 lbs. The thing though, is he's attentive and can sense things. Cats may have some senses that are better but what can they do about it?? Someone breaks in your house.. OH NOES!! I'm getting hissed to death!!

Oh yeah I said I was going to avoid the cat hating thing.. sorry.
I just find Dogs more fun, smarter, and more adept at various things and they are more my style and personality.