In general you can say that cities are feline territories,
and the countryside is canine territory. That is why in Asia, when you take a
walk out of town, you always need a stick. Cyclists tell me they go right for
the calves. If you are going to cycle here, a rabies vaccination is
recommended. Then you have 48 hours instead of 24 hours to find the life-saving
serum, if you get bitten.
And there are towns that are in between - just.
During the day, you see cats walking
around, or sleeping on the sidewalk in front of their house / shop. They push
their head against your legs and let themselves be stroked under their chin and
purr.
But after 8 o'clock at night, when it is dark and it gets
quieter, the dogs take over the streets. Packs of dogs roam, and where you
could easily pass a sleeping dog during the day, now they bark at you. The
first gets the next started, and before you know it you have a whole bunch
coming after you. They are not completely wild though: if they come too close,
it is usually enough to raise a finger (literally) and then they back off.
The cats have withdrawn further, you can still see them
sleeping here and there, but they keep still.
