We have both here on my farm,recently had to put 2 dogs down leaving me with 3 dogs and the old lady has 6 cats.While I don't outright hate cats,they are pretty nasty animals,she lets them in the basement and couple of them are too stupid to use a litter box,they pee and crap on the floor by my french type double door.Cats will spray anywhere if you let them in,they puke up hairballs,they kill songbirds and rabbits,and generally are useless unless you have a good mouser.
My dogs are loyal as can be,will not go to the bathroom near the house,they go over in a field,they guard my house,livestock,and son.They hunt for me,they keep unwanted animals away like possums,skunks,etc.
One herds my livestock to the barn for me.I only allow one in the house and the only downside is he sheds hair and picks up every briar in the county.He would give his life to protect my family or property.Even I can't act like I'm going to hit my son or he grabs my arm and won't let go until I show I won't do anything.