I'm just going to go ahead and say it: puppies are better than babies. They are smart, kind, loyal, and absolutely adorable. Babies are, well, babies. If you ask me, most are not exactly cute. I am sure that some of you are wondering how I could say something like that about an innocent human being, but honestly, I'd take a puppy over a baby any day. If you're being honest with yourself, I think you would too. Here are just a few of the many reasons why:

1. They are so much cuter.

Many puppies are adorable balls of fluff. Not all puppies are very furry, but that certainly doesn't make them any less lovable. Wrinkly puppies are infinitely times more adorable than wrinkly babies, anyway.

2. Puppies don't scream and cry.

I'll take the barking, howling, and whining over a screaming baby any day. I mean, wouldn't you?

3. You don't have to change their diaper.

There is no denying that puppies are much easier and quicker to potty train. That's because they grow up faster than babies, though, which is really a shame.

4. They are smarter.

Babies don't sit, lie down, or stay on command. After some quick training and with a treat in hand, a puppy surely will.

5. Puppies are cheaper to take care of.

Dogs are not exactly cheap because of the cost of food and vet bills, but that doesn't even compare to how much you would have to spend to take care of a child. Plus, you don't have to worry about saving for college if your kids are puppies!

6. Puppies are dogs. Babies are humans.

This one is pretty self-explanatory, so there's not much to explain. If you are a dog lover, you get it.