We have 2 dogs and then last year a cat joined us - well we found him as a 5 month old in the cold and took him in.
He is really sweet for a cat and only bullies the younger dog (she’s 4 but weighs 21 kg and is a Belgian Malinois mix)
Here’s my take - cats and dogs are both fascinating, but in different ways. And it depends on the individual animal.
4 years ago we had one dog (she died then and we were heartbroken) who was ideal: a lady and very obedient.
Then we got an older stray who is a tough guy (was in the forests by himself for a year and has only 1 eye) and 2 years ago got another from a shelter - and she’s insane.
The cat is a different character as well - but completely unlike what I remember reading about cats: he likes hugs, doesn’t scratch or bite, and is highly active through the day from 4 am to 10 pm.
So, each individual animal has his/her own character.