Why is it that dogs and puppies are more closely associated with boys while cats and kittens are with girls?

Why is it that dogs and puppies are more closely associated with boys while cats and kittens are with girls?
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Possibly. Or that people stereotype cats as being more “passive” and small. Either way it’s probably some dumb gender stereotype
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