Everyone knows that dogs are a man’s best friend—but cats can be great companions too. What does the research say about well-being differences between cat and dog owners? So, is the debate settled?

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about relationships, personality, and everyday psychology. Research shows how cat and dog owners differ from one another, ...

Studies suggest that, on average, dog and cat parents tend to be night and day when it comes to personality and attachment. This begs the question: Can cat people and dog people forge successful ...