In Nethack, several roles by default start with a kitten or a small dog, chosen at random. They seem to be very similar: both have similar growth cycles and behaviors. Is there any substantial difference between them that is relevant to the gameplay? Do they behave differently, for example?
Substantial difference between a pet cat and a pet dog
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Best Answer
Kittens and little dogs are statistically identical, except for a few differences:
(Source: Nethack Wiki, and Nethack 3.4.3 source code).