WE are actually biologically different in this regard, particularly regarding the European and the love he has for dogs and cats.
Other races not only do not feel this, but of particular note is the ARAB MUSLIM. To the Muslim a dog is considered a filthy animal - this shows we are biologically AT ODDS with the Arabic race. To us, MAN'S BEST FRIEND, to them, A FILTHY UNCLEAN CREATURE. There is an ancient biological meaning to this....
The exception is the Hindu - the Hindu is actually more of an animal lover than the European...